Our Vision
To see a world where LGBT+ children and young people are free to be themselves.
Our Mission
To listen to, connect and support lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and exploring (LGBT+) children, young people and their families through youth work, and challenge exclusion, prejudice and discrimination in all areas of their lives.
Our Aims
Focus all our work with children and young people on the 5 pillars of youth and community work;
Empowerment
Educative
Participative
Inclusive
Expressive
Enable LGBT+ children and young people to develop their voice, influence and place in society and reach their full potential.
Involve LGBT+ young people in shaping resources and educational materials relating to LGBT+ children and young people and promoting their well-being.
Provide support, information, advice and guidance to parents, carers and families of LGBT+ children and young people.
Provide training, information, advice and guidance to schools, colleges & other educational settings in Sussex, the South-East and beyond.
Deliver a range of LGBT+ awareness and inclusion training, workshops, consultancy and advice to professionals and organisations working with LGBT+ children and young people.
Provide holistic support for LGBT+ children and young people, in order to facilitate their personal, social and educational development.
Our Approach & Values
Allsorts' approach to working with children and young people encourages them to learn about themselves, society and others through informal educational activities which are challenging and fun. We do this via a three-pronged, young person-centred approach to our specialist services;
Youth Service
For children and young people offering as groups, activities, residentials, one-to-one and in-school support.
Parents & Carers Service
For parents & carers of LGBT+ children and young people.
Training Service
Tackling LGBT-phobia, supporting adults and organisations who work directly with children and young people and offering a range of young people led resources for those committed to building LGBT+ awareness, inclusion and safety.