Our Funders

Luminate is a global philanthropic organisation with the goal of empowering people and institutions to work together to build just and fair societies.

Oak Foundation commits its resources to address issues of global, social, & environmental concern, particularly those that have a major impact on the lives of the disadvantaged. Through our grant-making, we support others to make the world a safer, fairer, & more sustainable place to live. With offices in Europe, India, & North America, we make grants to organisations in approximately 40 countries worldwide.

The purpose of the Sigrid Rausing Trust is to promote the values and principles of human rights, equality and the rule of law, and to preserve nature from further degradation.

The Baring Foundation is an independent foundation which protects and advances human rights and promotes inclusion. Since 2015, our International Development programme has supported civil society organisations to address discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) individuals and communities in sub-Saharan Africa, with a specific focus on lesbian and transgender communities.

Equality Without Borders is an initiative that helps individual donors connect with fully vetted LGBTI equality projects and groups from around the world.

The Open Society Foundations, founded by George Soros, are the world’s largest private funder of independent groups working for justice, democratic governance, and human rights.

The Rick Mather David Scrase Foundation was set up in the name of Rick and David, who shared a life together and who were among the first men to enter into a civil partnership when the change in UK law allowed it. One of the foundation’s purposes is to support outstanding projects aiming to promote or enhance LGBT rights or to combat discrimination against the LGBT community.

As a leader in the global AIDS community, the Elton John AIDS Foundation is committed to overcoming the stigma, discrimination and neglect that prevent us from ending AIDS for everyone, everywhere. They focus on the most marginalised populations that are often left behind and excluded from mainstream HIV response efforts, including LGBTQ+ people, young people, people who use drugs, and sex workers. They aim to build love, compassion, and dignity for those with or at risk of HIV by harnessing local expertise, advocating for justice and equity, and supporting innovative solutions.

The Human Dignity Trust is supported by Postcode Justice Trust, thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Postcode Justice Trust has a mission to improve lives by delivering justice, human rights and equality. To date, players of People’s Postcode Lottery have raised more than £1.3 billion for thousands of charities and local good causes.

In 63 countries there are still laws criminalising LGBT people which fuel stigma, legitimise prejudice and encourage violence. The Human Dignity Trust exists to change this. Your donation will help us support activists around the world to bravely challenge these discriminatory laws. Together, we can bring forward the day when no one is criminalised because of who they are or who they love.

We use the law to defend the human rights of LGBT people globally.

Our team brings together lawyers, activists, communications specialists and researchers. Together we use the law to defend the rights of LGBT people globally.