OUR HISTORY
Developing an LGBT+ Fund
Since 2019, Consortium has been working with Members, and other external stakeholders, to explore the idea of developing an LGBT+ Fund. We initially set up an Expert Task Force in 2017, who set us the challenge of undertaking a full feasibility study so we could build a strong evidence base and case for support. Thanks to funding from The Esmee Fairbairn Foundation and The National Lottery Community Fund, we collaborated with IG Advisors and published the Feasibility Study, along with Consortium’s response and pledges contained within an LGBT+ Fund Action Plan for Change.
Feasibility Study
This document provides a comprehensive and independent response to the question of how we increase funding for the LGBT+ sector in new and innovative ways. It draws together the evidence, LGBT+ consultation, reviewing trends and providing recommendations.
LGBT+ Action Plan for Change
This document outlined Consortium’s initial response to the Feasibility Study and the commitments we made to provide leadership.
Developing an LGBT+ Fund
Setting up an LGBT+ Fund is ambitious and not without its challenges, as identified in the feasibility. However, the opportunities it presents for the LGBT+ sector across the country far outweigh the challenges. The LGBT+ Fund isn’t Consortium’s idea to own, it requires collective ownership if it is to be successful. Three guiding principles will shape our future work in this area: LGBT+ ownership at all levels; Co-production; and the need to increase sector capacity.
