New alliance working together for London’s victims and survivors of sexual violence and abuse

Alongside Respond, SurvivorsUK, Rape Crisis South London, Women and Girls Network, Solace, and nia, we are working with MOPAC as a new alliance to deliver the Mayor’s Pan-London Sexual Violence Support Service.

Galop’s statement on the Met Police’s announcement to stop investigating non-crime hate incidents

We are deeply concerned by the Metropolitan Police’s recent decision to stop investigating non-crime hate incidents. This change risks allowing hate and harm to escalate unchecked.

Galop’s Statement on the 2024/25 Official Statistics for Hate Crime in England and Wales

The Official Statistics for Hate Crime in 2024/25 do not accurately reflect the true prevalence of anti-LGBT+ hate in England and Wales.

Statement calling on MPs to scrutinise the EHRC's Code of Practice

Along with over 80 partner organisations, we have signed a joint letter to MPs across the UK calling for robust Parliamentary scrutiny of the EHRC’s forthcoming Code of Practice.

Galop appoints Ben Kernighan and Jasmine O’Connor as Co-Chief Executives

Following a comprehensive and open search process, Galop’s Board of Trustees has appointed two co-leaders to champion Galop’s life-saving work.

Galop's response to the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Code of Practice

Galop joined several LGBT+ and human rights organisations in raising serious concerns about the impact of the Supreme Court ruling, and the EHRC’s subsequent interpretation of the ruling through their proposed guidance.

Significant step made toward equalising anti-LGBT+ hate crime law

After widespread support of Rachel Taylor MP’s amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill, which was tabled in the House of Commons, the government has committed to bringing equality to anti-LGBT+ hate crime law.

LGBT+ Sector Leaders Statement on Supreme Court Ruling

Today is a challenging day, and we are deeply concerned at the widespread, harmful implications of today’s Supreme Court ruling. As LGBT+ organisations across the country, we stand in solidarity with trans, intersex and non-binary folk as we navigate from here.

Galop’s statement on the leaked government proposal to make anti-LGBT+ hate crimes “aggravated offences”

We welcome the leaked proposal which indicates the Home Office’s recommendation to make crimes motivated by hate towards LGBT+ and disabled people equal to hate crimes motivated by religious and racial prejudice – something Galop has long called for.

Galop’s statement on Meta’s updated Hateful Content policy

It is dangerous for Meta to normalise and essentially endorse anti-LGBT+ speech. We’re calling on Ofcom to prioritise implementing the Online Safety Act’s content controls, and to take action as soon as possible.

Galop’s statement on the passing of Maari Nastari

Statement in response to the continued criminal ban on puberty blockers

As LGBTQ+ sector organisations, we are deeply disappointed that the UK Government has decided to continue criminalising the prescription of puberty suppressing medicines for trans children and young people outside of a proposed NHS research study.

Galop’s statement on the far-right attacks

Galop’s statement on the proposed ban on so-called “conversion therapy” in the King’s Speech

It may be Pride, but it’s not all sunshine and rainbows for the LGBT+ community

Drop Bear Beer celebrates pride month with Galop

Galop’s statement in response to the Government’s plans to “halt the march of gender-neutral toilets”

Galop’s statement on the attempted murder of a trans teenage girl

Leni Morris will soon step down as CEO of Galop, the UK’s LGBT+ anti-abuse charity

Leni joined Galop in 2020 and will step down at the end of January, after four successful years in the role.

Galop’s statement on the non-statutory trans schools guidance

Galop’s statement on the Gender Recognition debate

Galop’s statement on the 2022-2023 Official Statistics for Hate Crime

Galop’s statement on the Conservative Party conference

Galop’s statement on the debate into the definition of “sex” in the Equality Act

Galop’s new research shows LGBT+ people who experience domestic abuse are being left to go through it alone

Galop is on the big screen this Pride, thanks to ADOT and Outernet

We’re thrilled to announce that ADOT has very kindly donated digital advertising space on the world’s largest LED screens at Outernet to promote Galop’s LGBT+ National Hate Crime Helpline throughout Pride month.

Glasses Direct and Galop come together for a visionary campaign over Pride month

We’re so excited that Glasses Direct, the UK’s most-trusted online prescription glasses retailer, have partnered with Galop during Pride month.

Notice: Galop Membership Review

Galop statement on the Equality and Human Rights Commissions’ recommendations around biological sex

Galop’s statement on institutionalised homophobia and transphobia in the Met Police

Galop’s statement on the response to Brianna Ghey’s murder

Galop’s statement on the murder of Brianna Ghey

British retail giant Lush and Galop come together to show realities of conversion therapy

We’re so excited to team up with Lush to reveal the reality of so-called ‘conversion therapy’ in the UK and call for an immediate and inclusive ban.

Galop launches the UK’s first LGBT+ Rape and Sexual Abuse Helpline

Galop is launching the UK’s first ever dedicated helpline to support LGBT+ victims and survivors of sexual violence and abuse.

Galop’s new research shows nearly 1 in 5 LGBT+ people have experienced conversion practices

Proposed conversion practices ban

Galop’s statement on potential changes to the Gender Recognition Act

Galop’s statement on the 2021 census data for sexual orientation and gender identity

The Hidden Reality: How the Cost of Living Crisis is affecting LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence

Our latest research shows more LGBT+ victims of abuse are staying with their abusers due to the Cost of Living Crisis.