Galop, the charity which supports LGBTQ+ people who have experienced abuse and violence, to benefit from cash boost from the UK government

Galop, the charity which supports LGBTQ+ people who have experienced abuse and violence, is to benefit from a funding boost from the UK government to help more victims of domestic abuse access support at the most vulnerable moments in their lives.

Nine helplines across eight charities, including Galop, will benefit from an extra £6million in investment this year – an increase of around a fifth compared to the previous year.

Announcing the cash injection, Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips MP (Labour) said: “No victim should ever feel abandoned when trying to escape abuse. But the harsh reality is that too many do – especially those from marginalised communities who face significant additional hurdles.

“Last week, I met survivors who felt the system wasn’t built for people like them. I hope this funding will change that. It’s about smashing down barriers and making sure every single person facing abuse has somewhere to turn when they make the brave decision to seek help.”

Galop, which will receive just under £500,000 from the UK government, works directly with thousands of LGBTQ+ people who have experienced abuse and violence every year. The charity specialises in supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, so-called conversion therapies, and other forms of interpersonal abuse.

The charity runs four national support helplines for LGBTQ+ victims and survivors of: domestic abuse; hate crime; rape and sexual abuse; and so-called “conversion therapy”. It provides longer-term support to thousands of LGBTQ+ victims and survivors of abuse through advocacy services.

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