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You can support LGBTQ+ young people to take the next step in education, training or work

Supporting LGBTQ+ Young People

Stonewall Young Futures has been developed with LGBTQ+ young people in response to our research on the experiences of LGBTQ+ young people not in education, training or work.

This area of the platform provides support and resources for:

  • Anyone working directly with young people in a wide range of settings, including schools, colleges, social work, healthcare, youth groups or job centres
  • Education and training providers
  • Employers and apprenticeship providers
  • You can also subscribe to our Stonewall Young Futures mailing list to make sure you’re the first to hear about new content and opportunities to get involved
Subscribe to the Stonewall Young Futures newsletter

We need your consent to send you our Stonewall Young Futures newsletter. You can subscribe whether you're an LGBTQ+ young person or you work with and support LGBTQ+ young people. You’ll be the first to discover new content and opportunities and we’ll also be in touch with opportunities to get involved, share your story, and give us your feedback.

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Shut Out (2020)

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This research uncovers the profound impact that LGBT-specific factors (including family rejection and anti-LGBT bullying), on top of wider challenges (such as limited career support, caring responsibilities and managing disabilities), can have on LGBT young people’s mental health and their engagement with education, training and employment – and how these can limit their life chances.

Download the report

Young Futures social media graphics

You might also want to use social media to share information on Stonewall Young Futures. You can download our social media graphics and share these across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.

Young Futures posters and flyers

We encourage you to share information on Stonewall Young Futures far and wide! Sharing our platform allows LGBTQ+ young people to access the support and guidance they need. Download our materials and display posters or distribute flyers across any settings where young people aged 16-24 may be looking for support.

LGBTQ+ inclusive schools & colleges

We’re here to support you to support children and young people. Our expert in-house team are proud to have supported many primary and secondary schools, Local Authorities and Multi Academy Trusts to challenge bullying and celebrate diversity. Find our more about our memberships and awards.

Employers and apprenticeship providers

Join over 900 leading organisations who are creating LGBTQ-inclusive workplaces across the UK and around the world. Our specialist support can help transform your work environment into a place where every employee thrives.

Our Stonewall Champions programmes can support you with LGBTQ+ inclusive recruitment and onboarding, ensuring LGBTQ+ young people feel welcomed.

Feedback on the Young Futures site

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“It is refreshing and nice to have a website specifically for young LGBTQ+ people who are struggling to figure out their next steps in life.”
LGBTQ+ young person

Insights from Youth Focus Groups

Download our focus group reports to learn about the experiences of LGBTQ+ young people and how you can support them.

Focus Groups Nov 2021 - Jan 2022

Insights from LGBTQ+ young people
Focus Groups May 2022

Insights from disabled and/or neurodivergent LGBTQ+ young people
'Coming out' Focus Group June 2022

Insights from our focus group on 'coming out'
Trans Youth Focus Group June 2022

Insights from our focus group with trans young people

Webinar recordings

In May 2022, Nick Slater (Stonewall Young Futures Manager) and Liz Ward (Director of Programmes) spoke with Laura-Jane Rawlings (CEO, Youth Employment UK) about how Employers, Teachers and Careers Leaders can support LGBTQ+ young people. You can watch the webinar recordings below:

 

 

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