The Consortium of Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Voluntary and Community Organisations UK, known as the LGBT Consortium, is national specialist infrastructure and membership organisation. They focus on the development and support of LGBTQ groups, organisations and projects so they can better deliver direct services and campaign for LGBT rights.
Supporting the LGBT third sector.
The LGBT Consortium has four key elements to it strategy in supporting its members which are LGBT organisations rather than individuals:
Support - provide advice, information and guidance
Share - develop networks and partnerships
Shout - represent and provide a voice for LGBT organisations and groups
Store - gather and collate information and research
Activity programme.
Consultation on key issues with their members and giving feedback to policy makers and stakeholders which advocate their members’ concerns and issues - primarily around funding, capacity and local engagement.
Develop their members through training and guidance
Create resources to help their members grow their organisations
Promote the existence and value of LGBTQ groups and organisations