 The Rainbow Project secured funding to provide a Hate Crime Advocate who looks after individuals who have been victims of homophobic or transphobic hate crime or incidents.2009 was a seminal year in the transition from being an exclusively Gay and Bisexual men's organisation to a more inclusive Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender organisation.The Rainbow Project, in partnership with Cara-Friend, launched a support group for parents of LGBT children (Family Ties) in 2009.