Galop
The UK's LGBT+ anti-abuse charity, running national helplines for hate crime, domestic abuse and conversion practices.
Galop is the UK's LGBT+ anti-abuse charity. It supports LGBT+ people who have experienced hate crime, domestic abuse, sexual violence or conversion practices, whether or not they have reported to the police.
What they offer
LGBT+ Hate Crime Helpline
- Phone 020 7704 2040, Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm.
- Email HateCrime@galop.org.uk.
National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline
- Freephone 0800 999 5428.
- Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm, and until 8pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
- Web chat on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5pm to 8pm.
- Email help@galop.org.uk.
National Conversion Therapy Helpline
- Freephone 0800 130 3335, for anyone who has been pressured to change or suppress their sexuality or gender identity.
How they can help
Galop's advisers understand the ways abuse can affect LGBT+ people, such as threats to out someone, or family members refusing to accept a partner or identity. They can talk you through your options, help you report if you want to, and point you to local support.
Good to know
- You don't have to report to the police to get help.
- Galop isn't an emergency service. If you are in danger, call 999.
- To report a hate crime in Blackpool, call Lancashire Police on 101, report online, or use a local third-party reporting centre.
- For local support in person, contact Horizon LGBTQ+ on Dickson Road on 01253 311431.