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LGBT Youth Scotland

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC024047
Status
Active
Registered
Feb. 27, 2003
Legal form
Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Address
3/2 30
Bell Street
Glasgow
G1 1LG

Contact

Website
lgbtyouth.org.uk
Screenshot of the LGBT Youth Scotland website

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation','the promotion of equality and diversity'

LGBT Youth Scotland’s mission is to support LGBTQ+ young people aged 13-25 to flourish and thrive. reaching their full potential in life, work and education. LGBTQ+ young people face unique barriers to being safe, healthy and happy. The Charity works to break down these barriers, providing specialised services for LGBTQ+ young people. We create safer spaces aimed at reducing isolation, improving wellbeing and supporting young people to positive destinations. We do this through youth groups, 1:1 coaching, outreach, participation opportunities, education and online support.   Our LGBT Charter is our equality accreditation programme which aims to make the places young people live, learn and work, safer and more inclusive. Through these steps, we hope to make Scotland a better place, giving all lGBTQ+ young people a fair chance at a positive future.

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','Other defined groups'

Objectives: 5.1 [1] To advance the learning, development, and to empower of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) young people aged 13–25 by providing them with knowledge, skills, and support to overcome barriers, explore their potential, and achieve success. [2] To raise awareness and promote education among the their families, friends, and peers and the general public in Scotland by delivering innovative, inclusive, and accessible learning opportunities that promote personal development, resilience, and skills for life. [3] To advance citizenship and community development by empowering LGBT young people to become active contributors to their communities through leadership, volunteering, and advocacy opportunities. [4] To promote equality and diversity and advance human rights by working to eliminate discrimination and by creating inclusive environments where LGBT young people feel safe, valued, and able to thrive.

Geography

Main operating location
Glasgow City
Geographical spread
Operations cover all or most of Scotland

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
March 31, 2025 £2,111,579 £2,123,957 48
March 31, 2024 £2,177,689 £2,012,873 47
March 31, 2023 £1,641,246 £1,671,783 48
March 31, 2022 £1,446,840 £1,320,992 44
March 31, 2021 £1,279,889 £1,138,126 42