by Sophie Perry, Pink News
The government has announced nearly £500,000 of specialist funding for lifesaving LGBTQ+ focused domestic violence services as part of a wider boost to help support victims.
Announced by the safeguarding minister, Jess Phillips, on Monday (12 May) a total £20 million funding pot will be used to ensure thousands more victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, ‘honour’-based abuse and stalking will have access to specialist support services.
Nine specialist helplines across eight charities supporting victims in unique and challenging circumstances, including LGBTQ+ charity Galop, older victims charity Hourglass and SignHealth who support victims who are deaf, will benefit from £6 million in investment this year – which marks an increase of around a fifth compared to the previous year.