The service making sure young gay people aren't forgotten as lockdown leaves Canal Street deserted
manchestereveningnews.co.uka movement began that would eventually lead to the formation of the Albert Kennedy Trust.Now rebranded as akt, the charity supports LGBT+ young people who are facing homelessness, experiencing familial rejection or living in a hostile environment.While the charity is deeply rooted in Manchester, the charity also has bases in London and Bristol.Hayley Speed, the Assistant Director of Services at akt, says the closure of Manchester's safe queer spaces during the pandemic, like the Gay Village, has contributed to more young people reaching out for help and support from akt.“The closure of venues has had a hugely negative impact on vulnerable LGBTQ+ young people in many different ways,” Hayley tells the Manchester Evening News.“For some, it’s a.
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