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Coming out
- LGBT+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and other related identities) may choose to share their sexual orientation or gender identity with others. When this happens, we call this “coming out”.
- How You Might Feel
- What? Why? When?
- How to Support LGBT+ Young People Coming Out
- Coming Out By Proxy
- Supporting Young People with Transitioning
LGBT+ Identities
- Explore the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity, and some of the ways people describe these aspects of their identity.
- Sexual Orientation (LGB+)
- Gender Identity (T+)
- Exploring LGBT+ Identities with Young People
LGBT+ Inclusion
- Explore why LGBT+ inclusion is important, and find some tips for making spaces more LGBT+ inclusive.
- The Need for Inclusion
- Making Spaces Inclusive
- Challenging LGBTphobia
- LGBT+ Inclusion Guidance
- The Rights of Trans Young People
- Signposting
Training, Resources and Education
LGBT+ Icons
- Explore these pages to find out about some members of the LGBT+ community and the books, films and TV where LGBT+ people are represented.
- Why Representation Matters
- Connecting LGBT+ young people
- Music
- Film and TV
- Books
- Artists and Designers
- Athletes
- Politicians and Activists
- People from History
- People of Faith
- Allies
Groups
- Find information about the groups that can support LGBT+ young people and their parents/carers.
- LGBT+ Youth Groups
- Groups for Parents and Carers
- How To Set Up An LGBT+ Group In A School Or College
- Referring to The Proud Trust

Allies

Oprah Winfrey
(1954–)

Anne Hathaway
(1982–)

Sally Field
(1946–)

Barack Obama
(1961–)

Desmond Tutu
(1931–)

Michael B. Jordan
(1987–)

Ana Matronic
(1974–)

Macklemore
(1983 -)

Line drawings have been used where copyright free images could not be sourced. Drawings have been created by Ez Roberts (a Proud Trust young person)