The national Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) Domestic Violence Helpline will now run by Galop, the leading LGBT anti-violence and abuse charity. Galop has been working for 33 years to support LGBT victims of abuse, violence and discrimination through a variety of services, including a help l
The announcement comes after the National Domestic Violence charity Broken Rainbow announced it was entering liquidation and closing down.
The charity has been warning for the past few months about financial problems and warning that it could be at risk of closing down.
Despite the Home Office providing further funding the charity confirmed this week it would close despite the financial investment.
LGBT anti-violence charity Galop will take over running of the national LGBT Domestic Violence Helpline, with Stonewall Housing also set to take on some services.
Galop has been working for 33 years to support LGBT victims of abuse, violence and discrimination through a variety of services, including a help line and as the lead partner of The Domestic Abuse Partnership which remains the only specialist multi-agency community response to LGBT Domestic abuse.
Nik Noone, Galop’s Chief Executive, said: “This is a vital service and it is important that those experiencing domestic violence in our communities have somewhere to turn when they need support. Galop has worked with all parties to make sure that support continues and there is no disruption to the delivery of this key service.”
Bob Green, Stonewall Housing’s, Chief Executive, said: “I am delighted that Broken Rainbow’s services will continue within Galop. As the lead organisation of the LGBT Domestic Abuse Partnership, Galop have ensured high quality services are delivered for LGBT people experiencing domestic abuse and that the emerging themes are considered by partners, providers, commissioners and decision-makers. I look forward to these services growing in the future under Galop’s direction”.
To telephone the Domestic Violence Helpline, dial: 0300 999 5428 or 0800 9995428
Opening Times:
Monday: 10am – 8pm
Tuesday: 10am – 5pm Tuesday, (1pm – 5pm is a trans specific service)
Wednesday: 10am – 5pm
Thursday: 10am – 8pm
Friday: 1pm – 5pm
