For Trans Awareness Week our Comms Officer Leo (he/they) spoke to Ocean (he/they) of Mr Leo Mateus Art about trans bodies in art, the representation of plus size people and much more! Episode Transcript here Mr Leo Mateus Art Website: www.mrleomateusart.com Instagram: @mrleomateusart Twitter: @mrleomateusart Etsy: etsy.com/shop/mrleomateusart Patreon: patreon.com/MrLeomateusart Body Like Mine Trans Inclusion Fund Find Consortium: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook

In this episode of The LGBT+ Consortium Podcast, Ray Carter (they/them), National LGBT+ Partnership Stakeholder Officer speaks to Darren Brady (he/him) and Ade Adeniji (he/him), founders of The Quest Collective about Mental health, Loneliness and Isolation. The Quest Collective C.I.C is a social enterprise with the intention of transforming the relationships gay, bi and queer men have with themselves, others and the world they inhabit, through a range of personal development initiatives and events. Check out The Quest Collective's Programs here Thank you to The Rainbow Lottery - the UK's first and only lottery supporting LGBTQ+ good causes - for supporting this episode of the LGBT+ Consortium Podcast!

In this episode of The LGBT+ Consortium Podcast, Laura Clarke (she/they), National LGBT+ Partnership Coordinator speaks to Ray Carter (they/them), National LGBT+ Partnership Stakeholder Officer about Bi+ Health, our Bi Fund and much more! The National LGBT Partnership was established in early 2010, in order reduce health inequalities and challenge homophobia, biphobia and transphobia within public services. The Partnership combines the expertise of thirty-eight key LGBTQIA+ organisations across England, and works closely with many more. Thanks to a partnership with BiPride UK, we are delighted to be launching a small grants fund specifically for Bi Organisations across the UK. More information will be shared soon - watch this space! Thank you to The Rainbow Lottery - the UK's first and only lottery supporting LGBTQ+ good causes - for supporting this episode of the LGBT+ Consortium Podcast!

In this episode of the Consortium Podcast, Jamie Wareham (He/him), Founder of Queer AF speaks to our Communications Officer Leo (He/they) about the work Queer AF does, Pride Month, the importance of supporting queer creatives and much more! Queer AF is a newsletter for LGBTQIA+ people who want to understand the news without doom scrolling for quality queer content. Every Saturday we explain the headlines and a different underrepresented writer shares their unique queer gaze.

In this episode of the Consortium Podcast, Rob Davey (He/him), Vice chair of Bi Pride UK speaks to our Communications Officer Leo (He/they) about all things to do with Pride Month. Bi Pride UK 2022 - September 3rd, The People's Palace, Mile End, London. (Online and In Person).

In this episode of the Consortium Podcast, Amelia Abraham, editor of We Can Do Better Than This: 35 voices on the future of LGBTQ+ rights speak to our Head of Partnerships and Development, Helen. We Can Do Better Than This is out now with Vintage Books.

Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual event that takes place during the month of May, this is an opportunity for the whole of the UK to focus on achieving good mental health. This year's theme focuses on 'loneliness'. Consortium's Racial Justice Engagement Officer - Camillea (they/ them) has an in-depth conversation with two team Members from Black Beetle Health; Harvey A. Kennedy-Pitt (he/him), CEO & Founding Director and Tan Payá Ramírez (they/she), Health Education and Resource Development Officer/Consultant Peer-reviewer. This episode explores what Black Beetle Health does for the Black/ PoC LGBT+ community to ensure their health and well-being are supported. Black Beetle Health Website: www.blackbeetlehealth.co.uk Instagram: @blackbeetlehealth Facebook: @blackbeetlehealth YouTube: Black Beetle Health Email: admin@blackbeetlehealth.co.uk Consortium Wellbeing page: consortium.lgbt/digital-transformation/wellbeing/

Welcome to the first episode of our podcast series on the LGBT+ Futures: Equity Fund! In this episode, Paul (he/him), CEO of Consortium, and Leyla (she/her), Equity Fund Project Officer, introduce the Equity Fund, discuss the origins of the fund, participative funding, the importance of the community panels and how excited they are to talk about our Community Collaborators and Panellists!  To find out more about the fund and to apply, visit consortium.lgbt/equityfund

In this episode Consortium Podcast, Erin Ekins (She/Her), author of Queerly Autistic: The Ultimate Guide For LGBTQIA+ Teens On The Spectrum, speaks to our Communications Officer, Leo Kirkpatrick (He/They).  This special episode for Autism Acceptance Month covers topics including existing under the double rainbow, misconceptions about autism and finding joy as a queer autistic person. You can find more about Erin and her book on her website, queerlyautistic.com, or social media on Facebook, Twitter & Youtube @queerlyautistic. For resources on any of the topics covered in this podcast, head to www.queerlyautistic.com/resources/

In this episode of the Consortium Podcast, Christania (She/her), editor of AZ Magazine, and Franco Stevens (She/her), founder of Curve Magazine talk with our Head of Partnerships & Development Helen Bowie (She/her). In conversation, Christania and Franco share their experiences of creating magazines, the role of publishing in activism and community building. You can find Curve Magazine at thecurvefoundation.org, curvemagmovie.com; or on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @curvefdn or @TheRealCurve You can find AZ Magazine at azmagazine.co.uk or on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @azmaguk To request a screening of Ahead of the Curve, please contact helen@consortium.lgbt

In this episode of the LGBT Consortium Podcast, our Head of Membership and Engagement, Briony chats to Paul Roberts, CEO of Consortium about Consortium's history. Episode Transcript here Find Consortium: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook