This website is about all the agencies who suppport LGBT people - especially LGBT people who have been victims of LGBT hate crime. Also victims of same-sex domestic abuse or LGBT people who have been the victim of rape or sexual assault.


How we can help

Different organisations can offer different types of support to victims of lgbt hate crime and crime that affects the lgbt community. in Southwark, the different organisations work together to offer the best service possible - the service that best suits the needs of the victim.

have a look at the range of organisations and the services each offers, then contact the organisation that best meets your needs. but remember, each organisation can work together, or independently - whatever you choose. if you want support, but don't want the police to become involved the agency will still support you. if you would like the police to investigate - but feel nervous approaching the police directly, any of the agencies can support you and can assist you in dealing with the police. likewise, the police's lgbt liaison officer can take a report from you and refer you on to any of the other agencies for additional support.

Who do we help?

Our services are available to everyone who lives, works or socialises in Southwark and to anyone who is a victim of LGBT hate crime while visiting Southwark. If in doubt, please contact the agency you would like to work with and they can re-direct you if they are unable to assist.


What is Hate Crime?

Homophobic incident

A homophobic incident is defined as:

"Any incident, which is perceived to be homophobic by the victim or any other person."

(That is directed to impact on those known or perceived to be lesbian, gay men, bisexual or transgender people).

Transphobic incident

Transphobia is an irrational fear or hatred of individuals who are, or appear to be transgender. A transphobic incident is a hate incident, motivated by transphobia, committed against people who are, or appear to be transgender.