Together, Glasses Direct and Galop will be raising awareness of the abuse and violence LGBT+ people experience, as well as raising vital funds for Galop’s services that help LGBT+ people who have experienced any kind of abuse or violence, such as domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime or so-called ‘conversion therapy’.  

Throughout this month, Glasses Direct has a special, limited edition rainbow glasses frame available for purchase. 100% of the profits from these frames will be going to Galop to help us support LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence.

Leni Morris, Galop’s CEO, said: “We are truly delighted for the opportunity to partner with Glasses Direct this Pride month. Pride should be a time of celebration; yet, when our community is more visible, we are often subject to higher levels of discrimination, abuse and violence.  

At Galop, we believe that every LGBT+ person has the right to live authentically and freely as who they are. Glasses Direct is helping to make this vision a reality. Through this partnership, we will be able to reach and support more LGBT+ who are facing abuse and violence. Thank you so much to Glasses Direct for their kind support of Galop and our community.”

Clara Bauéb, PR & Social Media Manager at Glasses Direct, said: “At Glasses Direct, we wear our support proudly. We are thrilled to join hands with Galop this year, championing the rights and safety of LGBTQ+ individuals affected by abuse. With our Pride Collection, every frame sold becomes an opportunity to make a difference. For every purchase, we pledge to donate £2 to Galop, helping them bring hope, healing, and strength to those who need it most. Together, we can create a brighter, more inclusive future for all.”

About Glasses Direct

Glasses Direct mission is to make affordable, high-quality eyewear accessible to everyone. Founded in 2004 as a result of one man’s quest for affordable glasses, MyOptique Group has grown to service over 3 million customers a year.

The main goal was to provide an accessible option for people in need of corrective glasses, and since then, Glasses Direct has gone from strength to strength.

Now the UK’s leading online prescription glasses retailer, with over 1,000 frames available, there is a shape, colour and style to suit everyone!

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