## **Chair of Trustee’s Report 2024-25** 

Impactful Lives second year of operating has shown significant impact by increasing the service offer and reaching even more people with an amazing 750+ people already registered and attending activities. It is within my role to thank the Board of Trustees and other volunteers who give up their time with passion and dedication to support the cause. We can celebrate our first paid employee with a part-time manager to deliver a much-needed LGBTQ+ suicide prevention programme. We identified early on that LGBTQ+ people are not recorded at a suicide coroner report with either sexuality or gender identity, effectively giving no base line figures to evidence the high numbers of suicides within the LGBTQ+ communities. As a result, we have raised this issue at every opportunity, including meetings with MPs (in no particular order): 

   1. Matt Turmaine –             Watford                                          Labour 2. Chris Hinchcliffe -          North East Herts                         Labour 3. Andrew Lewin -               Hatfield & Welwyn                     Labour 

   4. Alistair Strathern -          Hitchin                                            Labour 5. Josh Dean -                      Hertford & Stortford                   Labour 6. Kevin Bonavia -               Stevenage Labour 7. David Taylor -                 Hemel Hempstead                        Labour 

   8. Victoria Collins -              Harpenden & Berkhamsted Liberal Democrat 

9. Daisy Cooper -                 St Albans                                        Liberal Democrat 

We will continue to arrange meetings with the remaining Hertfordshire MPs. 

The main message we want to get across is that **Conversion Therapy must be outlawed immediately** . Failure to address this form of psychological abuse and coercion is resulting in greater numbers of Mental Health issues in later life and is a contributory factor in suicides and self-harm. 

We genuinely send a note of thanks to all those who have supported the charity during this year. We need to acknowledge the kind donations from the public and grants or tenders to deliver our services: 

1. Hertfordshire County Council  £9,000 LGBTQ+ Suicide Prevention 2. All Aboard £2,500 LGBTQ+ Mentoring Support 3. Hertfordshire County Council £410 LGBTQ+ Santa’s Ball/Winter Rainbows 4. Watford Borough Council £250 Ward Budget Contribution 5. Community Action Dacorum £5,000 Hemel Queers & Peers 6. Blankety Snatch Game £126 Load of Hay 7. Rainbow Lottery £502 Donations 8. Rotary Club Watford £500 LGBTQ+ Mentoring Support 9. Collections and Pride Events £1,977 North Herts, Herts, Stort & Watford Picnic 

10. St Albans & district council          £1,992                 St Albans Queers & Peers 

11. Hertsmere Council                        £1,450                 Support for mentoring 

12. Tesco Community Grants            £1,000                 Community Support 

13. Co-op Community Grant             £500                     Community Support 

14. Donations                                       £896                    Specific supporters 



Simultaneously thanking other organisations who have supported us to help us achieve so much: 

• Impactful Governance Producing our 2[nd] LGBTQ+ History Makers booklet • Explore Travel Volunteers at our Watford Pride Picnic • Rainbow Lottery Promoting our charity widely 

- Load of Hay 

- Tesco Community Room 

- North Herts Pride 

- Herts Pride 

Monthly venue for Blankety Snatch Monthly Queers & Peers Group Hitchin stall promoting our work 

- Watford stall promoting our work 

Partnering during the year with: 

- Impactful Governance 

- • Tesco 

Education, Training, Research & Employment Charity of the month – April 2025 

We have delivered further projects throughout Hertfordshire: 

- Dacorum 

- Hertsmere 

- Watford 

- North Herts 

- Hertfordshire 

Queers & Peers – Hemel Hempstead 

Queers & Peers – Bushey Borehamwood Queers & Peers – Watford 

- Queers & Peers - Hitchin 

Mentoring Exchange (supporting HPFT NHS staff) 


We became a Third-party Hate Crime Reporting Centre for LGBTQ+ issues for the whole of Hertfordshire as Hate Crimes, Hate Incidents and Non-Hate Crimes have been increasingly targeted towards LGBTQ+ people. We have seen a series of abuses, particularly social media and political changes which have emboldened anti-trans activists and misinformed the public. 

We have a lot more clarity this year on the charity’s identity to the public and we serve an important role in engaging with our LGBTQ+ communities and delivering some gaps in services whilst making sure that every LGBTQ+ person feels valued and included. 



I mentioned in my last report that we will need to recruit a Chief Executive in future and that is still the case as we continue to grow and thanks to a partnership with Impactful Governance, we will have a new part-time Outreach Worker for three years commencing this year which will be linemanaged by the Manager role which has increased hours to allow continued growth. 

Andrew Waite Chair of Trustees 

Signed: Date: 29[th] July 2025 

## **Our charity objects are:** 

1. The preservation and protection of the physical and mental health of LGBTQ+ persons suffering from stigma or bias by the provision of Mentoring or Counselling and support for such persons and by such other means as the trustees may from time to time decide. 

2. The preservation and protection of the physical and mental health of LGBTQ+ persons who are disabled by such means as the trustees may from time to time decide. 

3. The promotion of equality and diversity by providing support to LGBTQ+ persons and by raising awareness of issues that may affect that community. 



IMPACTFUL LIVES
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025
Charlty Reglstratlon No. 1203136
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IMPACTFUL LIVES
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mr Andrew Waite
Ms Clerene ￿len {appointed 18 May 2023, resigned 16 Jul 20241
Mr Alexandre Oliveira (appointed 18 May 2023, resigned 2 Sept 20241
Miss Paula Connolty (appointed 16 Jul 2024, resigned 29 Jul 20251
Mr GerarLI Anthony Lankesler lappoinled 16 Jul 20241
Mrs Suzanne Fox (appointed 16 Jul 20241
Miss Samantha West (appointed 29 Jul 20251
Charity number
1203136
Registered office
Old Free School
George Street
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 OBX
Independent examiner
John Sadler ACA. Sadler Advis¢Jry Limited
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IMPACTFUL LIVES
CONTENTS
Pa
Trustees, report
47
Independent examiner's report
statement of financial activities
Statement of financial position
10
Notes lo the financial ststements
11-14
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TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MA Y2025
The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 May 2025.
The registered office is Old Free School, George Street. Watford. Hertfordshire, WD18 OBX.
Impacfful Lives, second year of operating has shown significant impa¢t by increasing the service offer
and reaching even more people wrth an arnazing 750+ people already registered and attending
activities. It is within my role to thank the Board of Trustees and other volunteers vtho give up their time
with passion and dedication to support the cause. We can celebrate our first paid employee wth a part-
lime manager lo deliver a much-needed LGBTQ+ suicide yevenlion programme. We identified earfy
on that LGBTO+ people are not recorded al a suicide coroner report wlh either sexuality or gender
idenlty, effectively giving no base line figures to evidence the high numbers of suicides Wlthin the
LGBTQ+ communities. As a resutt, we have raised this issue al every opportunty, including meetings
with MPS lin no partscular order)".
Mott Turmaine- Watlord Labour
Chris Hinchcliffe- North East Herts Labour
Andrew Lewin- Haffield & Wewn Labour
Alistsir Stralhem- Hilchin Labour
Josh Dean - Herttord & Stortford Labour
Kevin Bonavia- Slevenage LaboLf
David Taylor- Hemel Hempstead Labour
Victoria Collins- Har￿n￿en 8 Berkhamsled Liberal Democrat
Daisy Cooper- St Albans Liberal Democrat
We will ￿ntinue lo arrange meelings with the remaining Hertfordshire MPS.
The Iruslees have adopted the kyovisiong of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalemenl of
Recommended Practice applicable lo charilies preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporb'ng Standard applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021 leffe¢tive 1
January 20151.
Ob5ectlve$ and a¢tlvltle$
1.The preservation and proleth.on ofthe physical and mental heatth of LGBTQ+ persons suffering from
stigma or bias by the provision of Mentoring or Coun5elling and 5UPPOrt fo¥ such persons and by such
other means as the Iruslees may from lime to time decide.
2.The preservation and protection of the physical and mental health of LGBTQ+ persons who are
disabled by such means as the tru3tee5 may from ts.me lo lime decide.
3.The promotion of equality and diversity by providing support to LGBTQ+ persons and by raising
awareness of issues that may affect Ihat community.
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TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MA Y2025
Goals
The main message we want to get across is that Conversion Therapy must be outlawed
Immedlately. Failure to address this form of psychological abuse and ¢oer¢ion is resulting in greater
numbers ol Mentsl Health issues in later lrfe and is a conlribulory factor in suicides and sew-harm.
We genuinely send a r￿le of thanks lo all those who have 5UPPOrted the charity during thi5 year. We
need lo acknovAedge the kind donations from the public and grants or tenders to delwer our services..
Hertfordshire County Council £9.000 LGBTQ+ Suicide Prevention
2. All Aboard £2,500 LGBTQ+ Menlonng Support
3. Hertfordshire County Counul £410 LGBTQ+ Santa's 8alliwnter Rainbows
4. Wattord Borough Coun¢il £250 Ward Budget Contribution
S. Community Action Dacorvm £5.000 Hemel Queers & Peels
6. Blankety Snatch Game £126 Load of Hay
7. Rainbow Lottery £502 Donations
8. Rotary Club Warford £500 LGBTQ+ Menloring Support
9. Collections and Pride Events £1.977 North Herts. Herts. Slort & Walford Picnic
10. Sl Albans & district council £1,992 Sl Albans Queers & Peers
11. Hertsmere Council £1,450 Support for menloring
12. Tesco Community Grants £1.000 Community Support
13. Ct>op Community Grant £500 Community Support
14. Donations £896 specif￿ supporters
Simultaneously thanking Other organisations vtho have supported us lo help us achieve so much..
Impactful Governance Prthjucing our 2nd LG8TQ+ History Makers booklet
Explore Travel Volunteers al our Watford Pride Picnic
Rainbow Lottery Promoting our charity wdely
Load of Hay Monthly venue for Blankety Snatch
Te$co Community Room Monthly Queers & Peers Group
North Herts Pride Hrtchin stall promotsng our work
Herts Pride Watford stsll promoting our work
Partnering during the year wth..
Impactful Governance Education. Training, Research & Employment
Te$￿ Charity ofthe month-April 2025
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TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MA Y2025
Achievements and performance
We have delivered fvrther projects throughoLrt Hertfordshire..
Dacorum Queers & Peer5- Hemel Hempstead
Hertsmere Queers & Peers- Bushey Borehamwood
Watford Queers & Peers- Watford
North Herts Queers & Peers- Hil¢hin
Hertfordshire Mentoring Exd)ange Isupporting HPFT NHS $tafQ
DisabilLIN. & A8e Br%thdo%
A8e Group WI￿ Dthility With D￿lIty
Under 16
I￿24
2>29
34
3￿39
T￿1 % of % Di￿bled by ¥e
<1%
6%
18
28
25
72%
41%
41
52
58
32
25
20
35
13
19
252
74
76
18
14
12
10
24•A
Jo%
32%
4￿9
S￿54
S￿59
37
24%
28%
24%
18
4V•
25
6%
447 IlXI%
65+
107
We became a Third-party Hale Crime Reporting Centre for LGBTQ+ issues for the ¥thole of
Hertfordshire as Hale Crimes. Hale Incidents an¢J Non-Hale Crimes have been increasingly largeled
towards LGBTQ+ people. We have seen a series of abuses. particularfy Social media and polib'cal
change5 which have emboldened anli-trans activists and misinlormed the public.
We have a lol more clarty this year on the charity's identty lo the public and we serve an important
role in engaging with our LGBTQ+ communities and delivering some gaps in services whilst making
sure that every LGBTQ+ person feels valued and included.
I mentioned in my last report that we will need lo recruit a Chief Executive in future and that is still the
case as we continue to grow and thanks to a partnership wlh Impacrful Govemance. we will have a
new part-time Outreach Worker for three years commencing this year ¥thich will be lin&managed by
the Manager role which has increased hours to allow conlinued grovrth.
Flnanclal rnvl8w
The Statement of Financial Activities shows a surplu5 of £9,686 and the Statement of Financial
Position shows net assets al 31 May 2025 of £12.002 {2024." sury)lus of £2,316, net assets of £2,316).
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TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MA Y 2025
structure. govemance and management
The Trustees have referred lo the guidance contained in the Charity Commis5ion'5 general guidance
on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and obje¢b"ves and in planning its future activities.
In particular, the Trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives
that have been set.
All trustees who served during the year and up lo the date of S￿nature of the financial ststements
were..
Mr Andrew Waite
Ms Clerene Allen (resigned 16 July 20241
Mr Alexandre Oliveira (resigned 2 September 20241
Miss Paula Connolly lappointed 16 July 2024, resigneil 29 Juty 2025)
Mr Gerard Anthony Lankesler (appointed 16 July 20241
Mrs Suzanne Fox (appointed 16 July 20241
Miss Samantha Wesl lappoinled 29 July 20251
The Iru$lees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees
Andrnwwaltè
Chair of Trustees
19 November2025
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IMPACTFUL LIVES
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF IMPACTFUL LIVES
I report to the ITUStees on my examination of the financial stalements of Impactful Lives (the charity) for
the year ended 31 May 2025.
R•spon$lbllltl•$ and basls of r•port
As the trustees ofthe charty you are responsible for the preparation ofthe accounts in accorilance with
the requirements ol the Charities Act 2011 I'lhe Act").
I report in respect of my examination of the charity'5 finaneial stslemenls carried out under section 145
of the Charities Aci 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examinth'on I have followed all the applicable
Directions given by the Charrty Commission under section 1451Sllbl of the 2011 Act.
Ind•ynd•nt •xamln•rfs 8tst•m•nt
I have eompleled my examination. I confimi that no matters have come lo my attention In connectkin
with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect..
1. Accounting records were not kept in respe￿ of the Charty in a￿ordanCe wth section 130 of
the Charities Act". or
2. The financial statements do not ac¢ord Trmlh those records". or
3. The financial statements do not comply wth the applicable requirements concernin9 the lorm
and content ofaccounts set OLrt in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulats'ons 2008 other
than any requirement that accounts give a 'true and fair, view vthich is not a matter considered
as part ol an independent examination.
I have no ￿nCernS and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which
attention should be drawn in Ihis report in cwder to enable a proper understsnd of the financial
statements lo be reached.
JolA
John Sadler ACA
Sadler Advisory Limrted
68 Ambergate Street. London SE17 3RX
19 November2025
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IMPACTFUL LIVES
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MA Y2025
Unrostrl¢tod
funds
202S
R•strl¢t¢d
funds
2025
Totsl
funds
2025
Totsl
fund$
2024
Notss
In¢offl• from:
Donations and legacies
9,476
16.402
25,878
5,598
Totsl Incom•
9A76
16,402
25.878
5,598
ndlturè on".
Charitable activities
4,039
12.153
18,192
3,282
Net Incom• for th8 year
5.437
4,249
9.686
2,316
Re¢on¢lllatlon of fund$:
Total funds brought forward
2.316
2,316
Fund balances al 31 May 2025
7,753
4,249
12,002
2,316
The statement of financial activities indudes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expendrture derive from conts'nuing a￿V￿"e8.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
ASAT31 MAY2025
2025
2024
Notss
Currnnt assèts
Cash at bank and in hand
Prepayments
12,936
52
2,326
12,988
2,326
Creditors: amounts falling due
wlthin one year
Creditors
19861
1101
Net current assèts
12,002
2,316
Income funds
Unrestricted funds
Restri¢ted funds
7,753
4,249
2,316
Total Funds
12,002
2,316
The notes al pages 11 10 14 form part ofthese accounts
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees ¢)n 19 November 2025.
AndrowWait•
Trustee
io
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MA Y2025
Accountlng poll¢loS
The principal accountsng pOI￿leS, al of ￿th￿h have applied consistently throughout the year,
are set out below.
Charlty Infomiatlon
Impactful Lives Is a charilable incorkx)rated organisation (CIO) registered in England and
Wales. The registered office is Old Free S¢hool, George Streel, Warford, Herffordshire, WD18
08X.
1.1 Accountlng ¢onv•ntlon
The financial statements have prepared in accordance the Charity'$ SORP
IFRS1021 'Accounting and Repoth'ng by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance wrth the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021' las amended). and the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK an¢J Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. The
charty is a publ￿ benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charty has taken advantage of the provisions in SORP for charities applying FRS 102
Update BUI￿lIn 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in $lerling. vthi¢h isthe fun¢lional ¢urrency of the charity.
Monetary accounts in these financial stalements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial slalemenls have been p￿pared under the historical cost Convention. The
principal accounting policies adopted are $el out below.
1.2 Golng conc•m
Al the lime ol approving the financial stalemenls, the Iruslees have a reasonable expectation
that the charrty has adequate resources lo continue in operational existence for the
foreseeable fvlure. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going con¢ern basis of a¢¢ounting
prepare the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Un￿striCted funds are available for use at the diSC￿￿On of the trustees in furtherance of their
haritable objectives unless the funds have been designated for other purposes.
Restricted lunds are $ubJ'ecl to speofic condrtions by donors as to how they may be used. The
purposes and uses ol the restricted funds are sel out in the trustees, report.
Endowment funds are subject to specthc condrtions by donors that the capital must be
maintsined by the charty.
1.4 Incoming resources
Income is recognised vthen the charty is legally entffled to it after any perfomiance conditions
have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and rt is probable that income will be
received.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MA Y2025
Accountlng pollcles l¢ontlnuedl
Cash donabons are re¢ognised on receipt. Other donab.ons a￿ recognised once the charty
has been nth'lied of the donatson, unless perfomiance conditions require deferral of the
amount. Income tax recoverable in relatson to donations received under Gfft Aid or deeds of
covenant is recognised al the lime of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt. or othemse if the charity has been notified of an
irnpending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not
known, the legacy is Irealed as a contingent asset.
Turnover is measured at the fair valLte of the consideration received or receivable and
represents amounts receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of
business, nel of discounts. VAT and other sales related tsxes.
1.6 R￿ourceS ex￿nd
Costs expended in order lo gener*e funds are ￿cognised once rt b￿QMe$ obligated lo paying
those costs.
1.7 Cash and cash •qulval•nts
Cash and ¢ash equivalents include cash in hand. deposrt$ held at call wth bank$, other short-
term liquid investments wth original maturities of three months or le$$, and bank overdrafts.
8ank overdrafts are shown %wthin borrtiwngs in current liabilitses.
Bas1¢ Ilnanclal Il•bllitles
Creditors are not interest bearing and are stated al their nominal value.
Donatlons and logacles
Unr*stricted
funds
R•stricted
fundg
Totsl
Total
2025
202S
2025
2024
Donats'ons and gifts
9.476
16,402
25,878
5,598
Totsl
9.476
16.402
25,878
5,598
12
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MA Y2025
3 Charltabl• a¢tivltloS
Unr•$trl¢tsd
funds
R•$trl¢t
fvnds
Totsl
Total
2025
2025
2025
2024
Advertising and marketing
Insurance
Printing and stationery
IT Costs
Rent
Legal and Professional fees
Staff costs
Sundry other costs
Travel and accommcrflats'on
2.483
565
105
236
189
320
3,048
105
237
210
320
1,153
8,617
1,874
628
1,373
123
431
21
1.153
376
248
8,241
1,869
628
1,105
Total
4.039
12,153
16,192
3.282
Tru8t•es
None of the trustees IOT any per￿n$ connected theml received any remuneration or
benefits from the charty during the year in respect of employment.
Employ068
There were 0.5 full time•equivalent IFTEI employees during the year, excluding $ub¢ontra¢lors
and freelancers (for the period ended 31 May 2024.. none
Indgpgndgnl examlnatlon
In respect of the Independent Examinab'on of the ae¢oun15 for the year ended 31 May 2025, a
fee of £960 was paid (for the period ended 31 May 2024". none)
Creditor5'. amounts falling due within one
year
202S
2024
Loan Payable
Accruals
Other taxes and Social Securrty
960
26
Total
986
13
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MA Y2025
Movem•nt In Funds
At1Ju
Incoming
rnsour¢
Rosourc&s
Gross
At 31 May
2025
2024
0X￿nded
Transfors
Restricted Funds
Reslncle¢J Income
Funds".
Community Action
Dacorum
Hertfordshire
County Council
Sl. Albans City &
District Council
5,000
13,3331
1,667
9.410
17,1601
2,250
1.992
11,6601
332
Totol
16,402
112,1531
4,249
Unr¢$tdctsd
funds
General Funds
2,316
9,476
14,0391
7,753
Total Funds
2,316
25,878
116,1921
12,002
14
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Activities **����������� ��������** 


From pasta making 2 hour sessions to card games or meals out, there is something for every one. 


**���������� �������** Free 1-2-1  or groups tailored sessions, Eurovision or our Blankety Snatch Game; some people have been with us since we started in 2023. 





**��������** Our Services **���������� ��������** 

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## Our team of 17 Amazing volunteers 


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Why meet with us? 


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Peer Support Groups: regular safe, inclusive spaces where people can share experiences, connect, and form meaningful friendships. 

Events: Creative, fun, and informative sessions focused on well-being, financial awareness, advocacy and retirement planning (e.g., Rainbow Futures). 

Awareness & Training: Supporting professionals and services through livedexperience-led training around gender identity, inclusion, and LGBTQ+ mental health needs. 

Community Engagement: Outreach and collaboration across health, education, and justice systems to make services more accessible and inclusive. 



**Proven Impact:** Our individual and group work consistently reduce isolation, boost mental health, and create lasting connections. 

**Trusted Local Partner:** We’re active across Hertfordshire and work closely with community groups, councils, and health services to create real change. 

Whether you’re looking for support, connection or a place to be yourself, Impactful Lives is here to walk with you. 






## **WE HELD OUR OWN PRIDE EVENT** 

## **�����** ������������� Watford Pride **��������� �������** ������� Picnic 


Other Pride Events 2025: 

Stevenage Day Pride North Herts Pride Bishops Stortford London Pride Parade Bishops Stortford London Trans Parade Herts Pride 







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## What next? 

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We challenge inequality by meeting with local politicians, councillors, and decisionmakers to amplify the voices of LGBTQ+ people and speak up about critical issues, particularly around access to services and equitable representation. 


We met with 10 MPs including: Matt Turmaine, Chris Hinchcliffe, **����** Andrew Lewin, Alistair Strathern, **����** Josh Dean, Kevin Bonavia, David Taylor, Victoria Collins, Daisy Cooper & Dawn Butler. 

We will continue conversations with the remaining Hertfordshire MPs to push for lasting, inclusive change. 



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