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our research & reports on lgbtq+ youth homelessness

We carry out research on the issues affecting young LGBTQ+ people, so we can deliver the help they need.

akt’s recent publictions

Our research is one of the ways we're increasing the visibility and awareness of issues affecting LGBTQ+ youth.

trans pathway - external evaluation

An independent evaluation of akt's Trans Pathway Peer Research highlights urgent gaps in support for trans young people and the value of peer-led approaches — read the full report.

trans pathway peer research

This research captures three years of learning from akt's Trans Pathway project, offering insights and inspiration for anyone working to better support trans and non-binary young people facing homelessness.

there's no place like home

First comprehensive study into LGBTQ+ youth homelessness, comissioned by akt and produced by the University of Kent in 2025.

findings from our 2021 lgbtq+ homelessness report

We spoke to young people seeking akt’s services about their experiences with familial abuse, rejection and the effects of being homeless or living in a hostile environment.
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  • 61

    %

    of LGBTQ+ young people who responded

    felt threatened by family members before becoming homeless.

  • 59

    %

    had faced some form of discrimination or harassment

    while accessing mainstream housing services

  • 17

    %

    felt like they had to have casual sex to find somewhere to stay

  • 50

    %

    feared that coming out to family members would lead to

    them being evicted

download our research in full

Our research is one of the ways we're increasing the visibility and awareness of issues affecting LGBTQ+ youth.
Report on Building Inclusive Housing Support for LGBTQ+ Communities, 2022 (1.25 MB)
The LGBTQ+ Youth Homelessness Report, 2021 (6.45 MB)
Our Guidance Report for Homeless Services on how to Support Trans Young People, 2021 (882.65 KB)

download our impact and strategy reports

Find out more about what we do and how we do it by reading our Impact reports. LGBTQ+ youth homelessness is a major issue in our society - this is how we’re tackling it.
IMPakt report, 2021-22 (7.09 MB)
IMPakt report, 2020-21 (1.65 MB)
IMPakt report, 2019-20 (1.75 MB)

translating research into action

The research we produce forms the basis of our campaigning and policy work. Find out more by clicking on the link below.
CAMPAIGNS & POLICIES