The LGBT+ Consortium produced a report on the current and future climate of LGBTQ+ funding in the charity sector, which highlights several concerns around the lack of support for the LGBTQ+ community.

LGBTQ+ groups make up 0.4% of all charities in the UK, but they only receive 0.1% of sector funding annually. Funding is heavily concentrated, with 70% distributed amongst the largest 20 organisations. As a result, many smaller community-led groups can face challenges accessing the resources needed to sustain and grow their work.

The reasons behind funding challenges for LGBTQ+ organisations are multifaceted. The Consortium’s report highlights a range of factors affecting the sector, including economic pressures on charities, uneven distribution of available funding, and changing public discourse relating to trans and non-binary communities.

The report notes that many challenges continue to be experienced across LGBTQ+ communities. For example, it highlights a 186% increase in hate crimes against trans people over the last five years, despite significant social progress in some areas. This can create a perception that support needs have reduced, when in reality many organisations continue to provide vital services, particularly for individuals who may be vulnerable or isolated.