LGBTQ+

Kent has a flourishing LGBTQ+ community that is celebrated publicly every year with the annual Kent Pride month celebration in June. As well as being a time to celebrate, pride month is also an opportunity to increase awareness, improve the attitudes of society and encourage inclusiveness. If you have not experienced, it – it really is worth being part of!

Kent County Council has a strong LGBTQ+ staff group, so it is something we are serious about supporting. You can find details of local events and groups on our Kent County Council website, but we also want you to know that your Personal Advisor and other people helping you want to make sure you get every opportunity you can to explore your identity without fear of discrimination. Kent County Council embraces its LGBTQ+ community quite passionately and so we want to be certain you feel included, respected and comfortable.

The BeYou Project connects young people in Kent who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, non-binary or are questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. The BeYou Project offer a safe, welcoming, and non-judgemental space where young LGBTQ+ people can meet to socialise, have fun and help each other. Want to find out more? Please contact BeYou Project team by emailing: beyou@porchlight.org.uk.