LGBTQ+ Project
LGBTQ Project provides support, information and advice to all age groups that is relevant to the health and wellbeing needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and those questioning living in Norfolk and Waveney. Our support services are provided to suit the needs of the individual from face to face appointment, email, LGBTQ drop in groups, phone and social media.
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TO RELIEVE THE MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL SUFFERING OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN THENORFOLK AREA WHO ARE LESBIAN, GAY OR BISEXUAL (LBG) OR IN DOUBT OF THEIRSEXUALITY, BY THE PROVISION OF ADVICE, PEER-SUPPORT AND INFORMATION.THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, IN PARTICULAR AMONGSTLGB PEOPLE, BY RAISING AWARENESS AND PROVIDING INFORMATION ABOUTMATTERS THAT AFFECT THEIR PHYSICAL MENTAL END SEXUAL HEALTH.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that total income for the year was £255,140.96 against total expenditure of £280,249.20, resulting in a deficit. The charity holds free reserves of £2,000 and restricted reserves of £55,646.81, which the trustees describe as providing a foundation for future sustainability despite growing demand for services.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Julie Margaret Copley Copleychair
- Jayne Clarke
- John Archdale Clegg
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £255k | £280k |
| 31/03/2025 | £318k | £350k |
| 31/03/2024 | £363k | £310k |
| 31/03/2023 | £226k | £128k |
| 31/03/2022 | £226k | £128k |
Common questions
Is LGBTQ+ Project financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that total income for the year was £255,140.96 against total expenditure of £280,249.20, resulting in a deficit. The charity holds free reserves of £2,000 and restricted reserves of £55,646.81, which the trustees describe as providing a foundation for future sustainability despite growing demand for services. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/06/2021 | £361k | Norfolk LGBT+ Project-Ext |
| UK government | — | £2k | Norfolk Women & Girls Fund |