Support Us - UKLGIG

The number of LGBTQI+ people applying for asylum in the UK is increasing. UKLGIG provides vital psychosocial support and legal advice to help people rebuild their lives. We also advocate for change to make the asylum system fairer. Your donations support this crucial work.

Donate on line

JustTextGiving

It is now even easier to donate up to £10.00 via your mobile phone. All you need to do is send a text to 70070 with the message LGIG01 and the amount you want to give e.g. LGIG01 £10. Using this method you can donate anything from £1 to £10 in one message.

Support UKLGIG by shopping online

You can support us for free simply by shopping online with thousands of UK retailers. UKLGIG are members of Give as you Live, an online fundraising platform which allows shoppers to raise much needed funds for charity.

It only takes seconds to register and costs nothing, and UKLGIG will receive up to 3% of the value of your purchases as a donation. There are more than 4,200 retailers registered, including Amazon, John Lewis, M&S, Asos, Boots, eBay and Trainline, to name just a few.

Visit our GAYL page and then get shopping for the holidays. They also offer a handy reminder add-in for Chrome and a convenient iPhone app for download.

Become a Member or Friend of UKLGIG

UKLGIG is a membership organisation. Members are invited to our annual general meetings and can join our board of trustees. If you would like to become a Member or set up a regular donation by becoming a Friend, please download and return our Members and Friends form by post.

PLEASE NOTE: Membership is NOT open to asylum seekers or undocumented migrants. We want to be clear that membership is not a means of access to our asylum support services, nor is it any proof of the sexual or gender identity of any person. All our services are available to any LGBTI asylum seeker in the UK and are free of any charge. Please also note that there are no organisations or agents with any special arrangements or access to our services.