Crawley LGBT secures three years of dedicated funding from the National Lottery

Crawley LGBT Community Interest Company (CIC) has secured three years of dedicated funding from the National Lottery to elevate, support and celebrate Crawley’s LGBTQ+ community through project-based initiatives, outreach commitments and events.

Thanks to the National Lottery players, a community fund of £224,369 has been awarded to Crawley LGBT CIC to help progress and professionalise their grassroots Community Interest Company to further develop their services and company strategy.

According to Crawley LGBT, “Crawley is a beautifully diverse town home to many communities, but since forming as a small community group back in 2019, we have been witness to an increased level of hate and unnecessary disruption. This only strengthens our ambition to be acknowledged as valued humans who are simply trying to help those who otherwise become invisible and silent. Building bridges and networks with other local communities is key and we believe living and working together is better than against each other.”

This fund will enable important conversation across the town, restoring and creating refreshing networks and support for people of Crawley to confidently thrive.

Volunteers, local groups and corporate organisations will be able to take part in various projects, events and training opportunities, allowing even more people to enjoy and play a part in Crawley’s LGBTQ+ development.

Vincent Wootton, one of Crawley LGBT CIC Co-Directors, said: “We are thrilled and incredibly excited to have received financial support from the National Lottery to strengthen our advocacy and outreach work. The volunteer team at Crawley LGBT CIC have worked endlessly over the past years to self-fund the important support we deliver, and now we can proudly expand our efforts to represent the LGBTQ+ people of this town. No matter the differences between us, we are all human and ALL deserve equal respect, opportunities and kindness.”