Community News Cardion Arts and ICA announce Cardion Nights: Queer Performance, fundraising for LGBTQ+ homelessness charity akt Cardion Arts, a new organisation dedicated to showcasing LGBTQ+ artists in the UK, is partnering with the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London to present a special one-night event, Cardion Nights: Queer Performance, which will raise funds for LGBTQ+ homelessness charity akt (formerly Alber By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News akt announces first-ever limited festival clothing collection in partnership with DOM&INK akt, formerly known as Albert Kennedy Trust, has launched its first-ever limited festival clothing collection in partnership with DOM&INK. 100% of profit from each purchase will support homeless LGBTQ+ young people facing the cold streets this winter. But hurry – the collection is only available unt By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News New CEO at LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity, akt Adam Pemberton Wickham is to become chief executive of LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity akt in October 2024. Adam, who succeeds Shān Nicholas, joins akt with a background in strategic leadership and advocacy for vulnerable groups. He is currently the Director of Strategy and Communications at Centr By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Winter Warmer at The Two Brewers to raise funds for LGBTQ+ homelessness charity, akt Winter Warmer – an all-star fundraising extravaganza for akt, the UK’s LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity, in association with The Two Brewers, London – is to take place on Thursday, November 23 from 7pm. Hosted by Miss Chamonix Aspen, Winter Warmer is an evening of variety entertainment featuring th By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ Choirs Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus gear up for summer shows which celebrate the joys of coming out and raise funds for LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity AKT Follow BGMC down the yellow brick road as they perform a host of camp classics just before Brighton & Hove Pride from the likes of Spice Girls, Steps and ABBA; alongside iconic tracks from Kate Bush, David Bowie and, of course, Judy Garland. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Deliveroo funding thousands of restaurant meals for LGBTQ+ people experiencing homelessness who tell staff “I’m a Friend of Dorothy” The trial begins this Pride Month across 10 restaurant sites in London, Brighton and Bristol. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Harry’s celebrate Pride and five years with Albert Kennedy Trust Harry’s is launching a collection of bespoke artworks to raise funds for LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity Albert Kennedy Trust By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Come Out & Play exhibition to support the work of Albert Kennedy Trust (akt) The exhibition at BEERS London celebrates internationally-based queer artists who prioritise a bold approach and work that is celebratory, challenging, and progressive. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Safe by Alexis Gregory Brian Butler look forward to a raw, edgy play about young LGBTQ+ people By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts New play to support LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity akt Star Man, a new play written and by James Cole, is making its livestream debut to raise funds for the LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity akt at 5.30pm on Sunday, January 17 By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Crystal Lubrikunt to stream ‘Santa’s Little Slag’ for AKT Join Brighton-born drag performer turned international lip sync assassin Crystal Lubrikunt on Christmas Eve at 9.30pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
