For anyone seeking help, the following charities offer a wide range of services, from mental health support and crisis intervention to advocacy and community building.

Here are some Key ones  –

 

Organisations supporting LGBTQIA+

Stonewall

• Works towards acceptance and equality for LGBTQ+ people in the UK and globally.
• Website: Stonewall
• Services: Advocacy, education, community support, and policy change.

Mermaids

• Supports transgender and gender-diverse children, young people, and their families.
• Website: Mermaids
• Services: Helpline, online communities, events, and resources for families.

LGBT Foundation

• Provides support and services to LGBTQ+ individuals, including health and wellbeing programs.
• Website: LGBT Foundation
• Services: Helpline, sexual health services, mental health support, and community programs.

Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline

• Offers a confidential helpline for LGBTQ+ people in need of support or information.
• Website: Switchboard
• Services: Helpline, email, and web chat support.

Albert Kennedy Trust (AKT)

• Supports LGBTQ+ young people who are homeless or living in a hostile environment.
• Website: AKT
• Services: Housing support, mentoring, and crisis intervention.

MindOut

• Provides mental health services for LGBTQ+ people.
• Website: MindOut
• Services: Counseling, peer support groups, advocacy, and online support.

Galop

• Offers support to LGBTQ+ individuals who have experienced hate crime, domestic abuse, or sexual violence.
• Website: Galop
• Services: Helpline, casework, advocacy, and legal advice.

Gendered Intelligence

• Supports trans and gender-diverse people through educational programs and advocacy.
• Website: Gendered Intelligence
• Services: Youth groups, mentoring, training, and educational resources.

London Friend

• Provides support services to the LGBTQ+ community, including health and wellbeing programs.
• Website: London Friend
• Services: Counseling, support groups, drug and alcohol support, and sexual health services.

Consortium

• A network of LGBTQ+ organizations working together to support the community.
• Website: Consortium
• Services: Networking, capacity building, and funding support for member organizations.

Here are several UK charities that offer support specifically for disabled individuals, ethnic minorities, and women:

Organisations supporting Disability:                

Scope

• Provides support, information, and advice for disabled people and their families.
• Website: Scope

Disability Rights UK

• Promotes the rights of disabled people and offers support, advice, and advocacy.
• Website: Disability Rights UK

Leonard Cheshire

• Supports disabled people to live, learn, and work as independently as they choose.
• Website: Leonard Cheshire

Sense

• Supports people who are deafblind or have complex disabilities.
• Website: Sense

Mencap

• Provides support for people with learning disabilities, their families, and carers.
• Website: Mencap

Organisations Supporting Ethnic Minorities:

Runnymede Trust

• A leading independent race equality think tank in the UK.
• Website: Runnymede Trust

BAMEStream

• Provides mental health support specifically tailored to Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities.
• Website: BAMEStream

Race Equality Foundation

• Promotes race equality in social support and public services.
• Website: Race Equality Foundation

Black Cultural Archives

• A national heritage center dedicated to collecting, preserving, and celebrating the histories of African and Caribbean people in Britain.
• Website: Black Cultural Archives

Southall Black Sisters

• Provides support and advocacy for Black (Asian and African-Caribbean) women facing gender-based violence and other forms of discrimination.
• Website: Southall Black Sisters

Organisations Supporting Women:

Women’s Aid

• Works to end domestic violence against women and children.
• Website: Women’s Aid

Safe Gigs for Women

• Working with live venues and festivals to reduce sexual assault in live music.
• Website: https://sgfw.org.uk/

Refuge

• Provides support for women and children experiencing domestic violence.
• Website: Refuge

Fawcett Society

• Campaigns for gender equality and women’s rights.
• Website: Fawcett Society

Rape Crisis England & Wales

• Provides specialist services and support for women and girls who have experienced sexual violence.
• Website: Rape Crisis

Women’s Resource Centre

• Supports women’s organizations to be more effective and sustainable.
• Website: Women’s Resource Centre

 

Organisation supporting Religious matters:

 

**The Samaritans**

While not exclusively religious, they offer emotional support to anyone in distress, including those dealing with religious issues.

Website: The Samaritans

Muslim Youth Helpline.

Offers faith and culturally sensitive support to young Muslims, including counselling on religious matters.

Website: Home – Muslim Youth Helpline (myh.org.uk)

Jewish Care

Provides a range of support services to the Jewish community, including counselling on religious and cultural issues..

Website: Jewish Care – Home

The Sikh Helpline.

Provides counselling and support services to the Sikh community on a variety of issues, including those related to religion.

Website: Home – Sikh Helpline UK

Catholic Children’s Society.

Offers counselling and support services grounded in Catholic values, addressing religious and family issues

Website: https://www.cathchild.org.uk/

Christian Helplines Association.

A network of Christian-based helplines providing counselling and support on a range of issues, including religious concerns.

Website: co.uk

Muslim Counsellor and Psychotherapist Network.

Offers counselling services grounded in Islamic principles and understanding.

Website: Muslim Counsellor and Psychotherapist Network (MCAPN) | AtaLoss.org

Christian Helplines Association.

A network of Christian-based helplines providing counselling and support on a range of issues, including religious concerns.

Website: co.uk

Muslim Counsellor and Psychotherapist Network.

Offers counselling services grounded in Islamic principles and understanding.

Website: Muslim Counsellor and Psychotherapist Network (MCAPN) | AtaLoss.org

The Mind and Soul Foundation

Focuses on mental health from a Christian perspective, offering resources and counseling.

 The London Interfaith Counselling Service

Provides counselling services to individuals from all faith backgrounds, addressing religious and spiritual concerns.

 St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVP)

A Catholic organization that offers a variety of support services, including counseling on religious and personal issues.