Heather Paterson
@heatherpaterson.co.uk
Head of Partnerships and Development @consortium.lgbt | Chair @proudchangemakers.bsky.social | LGBTQ+ Columnist Exposed Magazine
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Exposed Magazine January 2026
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My column for January’s Exposed Magazine LGBTQ+ 'New Year, New Queer'
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I've just used Good Law Project's tool to email MPs on the Council of Europe and let them know they don’t have to bend down to Sex Matter’s transphobic threats.
The more they hear from us, the harder it’ll be for them to ignore us. goodlaw.social/9f10d1
I've just used Good Law Project's tool to email MPs on the Council of Europe and let them know they don’t have to bend down to Sex Matter’s transphobic threats.
The more they hear from us, the harder it’ll be for them to ignore us. goodlaw.social/9f10d1
Stop Sex Matters infiltrating the Council of Europe
In just one week, the Council of Europe will be voting to ban conversion therapy. This would be an incredibly important step to stop the rollback in the rights of LGBTQ+ people. But Sex Matters is inf...
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January 23, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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I've just used Good Law Project's tool to email MPs on the Council of Europe and let them know they don’t have to bend down to Sex Matter’s transphobic threats.
The more they hear from us, the harder it’ll be for them to ignore us. goodlaw.social/9f10d1
I've just used Good Law Project's tool to email MPs on the Council of Europe and let them know they don’t have to bend down to Sex Matter’s transphobic threats.
The more they hear from us, the harder it’ll be for them to ignore us. goodlaw.social/9f10d1
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Thank you to all who attended the Consortium AGM and Conference today! While the session ended earlier than expected, the video of the closing message will follow shortly, and a full write-up of the event will be available next week.
January 23, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Thank you to all who attended the Consortium AGM and Conference today! While the session ended earlier than expected, the video of the closing message will follow shortly, and a full write-up of the event will be available next week.
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Due to a technical issue the event has ended unexpectedly. If you’re unable to re-enter the closing session, we will share the closing remarks with all attendees shortly
January 23, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Due to a technical issue the event has ended unexpectedly. If you’re unable to re-enter the closing session, we will share the closing remarks with all attendees shortly
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In the Capacity Building workshop, queer community leaders explored leadership rooted in care, courage, and collective power. Queer leadership centres community, values lived experience, and is never a solo act, it is built together.
January 23, 2026 at 2:41 PM
In the Capacity Building workshop, queer community leaders explored leadership rooted in care, courage, and collective power. Queer leadership centres community, values lived experience, and is never a solo act, it is built together.
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Natasha Ereia-Guyer from Civil Society Together, who evaluates Consortium’s impact, highlighted that storytelling and hope are essential ingredients for driving systems change.
January 23, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Natasha Ereia-Guyer from Civil Society Together, who evaluates Consortium’s impact, highlighted that storytelling and hope are essential ingredients for driving systems change.
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Harvey Kennedy‑Pitt from Unstuckk highlights how data and research can put power back in the hands of communities.
January 23, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Harvey Kennedy‑Pitt from Unstuckk highlights how data and research can put power back in the hands of communities.
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Stephanie Fuller shared the example of the Switchboard Listen Up! Report — an important data and research resource for the LGBT+ sector that highlights key insights from over 14,000 conversations with LGBTQIA+ people in the UK.
Read it here: switchboard.lgbt/news/listen-up-2024
Read it here: switchboard.lgbt/news/listen-up-2024
Listen Up! 2024
Listen Up! 2024
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January 23, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Stephanie Fuller shared the example of the Switchboard Listen Up! Report — an important data and research resource for the LGBT+ sector that highlights key insights from over 14,000 conversations with LGBTQIA+ people in the UK.
Read it here: switchboard.lgbt/news/listen-up-2024
Read it here: switchboard.lgbt/news/listen-up-2024
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Running alongside this is Capacity Building, led by Manju Patel-Nair (she/her) from Changemakers UnLtd. Manju will be presenting on the design, delivery, and evaluation of our leadership development pilot, Community Compass. Q&A and open discussion to follow.
January 23, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Running alongside this is Capacity Building, led by Manju Patel-Nair (she/her) from Changemakers UnLtd. Manju will be presenting on the design, delivery, and evaluation of our leadership development pilot, Community Compass. Q&A and open discussion to follow.
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Discussions on helping LGBT+ organisations build their capacity and capabilities across the sector will take place.
January 23, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Discussions on helping LGBT+ organisations build their capacity and capabilities across the sector will take place.
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Data and Research presenters:
Emily Macaulay (she/her), Consortium Trustee
Harvey Kennedy-Pitt (he/him), Unstuckk
Stephanie Fuller (she/her), Switchboard
Natasha Ereira-Guyer (she/her), Civil Society Together
Emily Macaulay (she/her), Consortium Trustee
Harvey Kennedy-Pitt (he/him), Unstuckk
Stephanie Fuller (she/her), Switchboard
Natasha Ereira-Guyer (she/her), Civil Society Together
January 23, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Data and Research presenters:
Emily Macaulay (she/her), Consortium Trustee
Harvey Kennedy-Pitt (he/him), Unstuckk
Stephanie Fuller (she/her), Switchboard
Natasha Ereira-Guyer (she/her), Civil Society Together
Emily Macaulay (she/her), Consortium Trustee
Harvey Kennedy-Pitt (he/him), Unstuckk
Stephanie Fuller (she/her), Switchboard
Natasha Ereira-Guyer (she/her), Civil Society Together
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Data and Research explores how better data and evidence can strengthen the LGBT+ sector and support more effective advocacy and service delivery.
January 23, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Data and Research explores how better data and evidence can strengthen the LGBT+ sector and support more effective advocacy and service delivery.
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Workshop session two begins, with attendees choosing between Data and Research or Capacity Building.
January 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Workshop session two begins, with attendees choosing between Data and Research or Capacity Building.
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There will now be a short break until 2pm, optional networking space is available.
January 23, 2026 at 1:48 PM
There will now be a short break until 2pm, optional networking space is available.
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Responding to the question: What are your hopes and aspirations for LGBT+ causes in the next few years?
"Building up a stronger narrative for the sector on where we currently are and where we want to be". — Callum Pethick (he/they), Consortium Trustee
"Building up a stronger narrative for the sector on where we currently are and where we want to be". — Callum Pethick (he/they), Consortium Trustee
January 23, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Responding to the question: What are your hopes and aspirations for LGBT+ causes in the next few years?
"Building up a stronger narrative for the sector on where we currently are and where we want to be". — Callum Pethick (he/they), Consortium Trustee
"Building up a stronger narrative for the sector on where we currently are and where we want to be". — Callum Pethick (he/they), Consortium Trustee
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As mentioned by Emma, this campaign aims to receive a minimum of 100 individual donations of £100 to create our first Donor Circle fund.
You can find out more on how to support the Donor Circle Grassroots Fund here:
donorbox.org/lgbt-fund-donor-circle
You can also follow @lgbtfunduk.bsky.social
You can find out more on how to support the Donor Circle Grassroots Fund here:
donorbox.org/lgbt-fund-donor-circle
You can also follow @lgbtfunduk.bsky.social
Donor Circle Grassroots Fund | LGBT+ Fund (Powered by Donorbox)
Did you know that for every £100 donated to charity across the UK, only 10p ends up going to an LGBT+ organisation. We know this needs to be higher so we are doing something about it! The aim of this ...
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January 23, 2026 at 1:33 PM
As mentioned by Emma, this campaign aims to receive a minimum of 100 individual donations of £100 to create our first Donor Circle fund.
You can find out more on how to support the Donor Circle Grassroots Fund here:
donorbox.org/lgbt-fund-donor-circle
You can also follow @lgbtfunduk.bsky.social
You can find out more on how to support the Donor Circle Grassroots Fund here:
donorbox.org/lgbt-fund-donor-circle
You can also follow @lgbtfunduk.bsky.social
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"I've had the privilege of learning about the organisations that have been funded and seeing the work and impact from the funding." — Emma Miller-McCaffrey, LGBT+ Fund Development Manager, Consortium
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January 23, 2026 at 1:30 PM
"I've had the privilege of learning about the organisations that have been funded and seeing the work and impact from the funding." — Emma Miller-McCaffrey, LGBT+ Fund Development Manager, Consortium
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The discussion explored how to engage more individuals and organisations in LGBT+ giving, make the case for investing in LGBT+ causes, and the importance of storytelling to show the impact of funded work.
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January 23, 2026 at 1:30 PM
The discussion explored how to engage more individuals and organisations in LGBT+ giving, make the case for investing in LGBT+ causes, and the importance of storytelling to show the impact of funded work.
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"It's really important for us to give back to the community to help other people do amazing, brilliant work to make change." — Emma Cusdin, Global Butterflies
Highlighting how supporting communities can spark creativity, drive impact, and amplify positive change.
Highlighting how supporting communities can spark creativity, drive impact, and amplify positive change.
January 23, 2026 at 1:18 PM
"It's really important for us to give back to the community to help other people do amazing, brilliant work to make change." — Emma Cusdin, Global Butterflies
Highlighting how supporting communities can spark creativity, drive impact, and amplify positive change.
Highlighting how supporting communities can spark creativity, drive impact, and amplify positive change.
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The Investment in our Communities session focuses on innovation in LGBT+ funding and giving, and why investment in our communities is a core priority in Consortium’s new strategy.
January 23, 2026 at 1:08 PM
The Investment in our Communities session focuses on innovation in LGBT+ funding and giving, and why investment in our communities is a core priority in Consortium’s new strategy.
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A coordinated LGBT+ movement is key to building a brighter future 🌈
In the Advocacy and Convening workshop, we are exploring how clear, collective messages, strong networks and strategic partnerships can drive real change.
In the Advocacy and Convening workshop, we are exploring how clear, collective messages, strong networks and strategic partnerships can drive real change.
January 23, 2026 at 1:06 PM
A coordinated LGBT+ movement is key to building a brighter future 🌈
In the Advocacy and Convening workshop, we are exploring how clear, collective messages, strong networks and strategic partnerships can drive real change.
In the Advocacy and Convening workshop, we are exploring how clear, collective messages, strong networks and strategic partnerships can drive real change.
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Consortium is positioning itself as a connector rather than a leader.
By convening communities, uplifting lived experience and supporting self-convening, we are building an ecosystem of solidarity that reshapes how power and resources are shared.
By convening communities, uplifting lived experience and supporting self-convening, we are building an ecosystem of solidarity that reshapes how power and resources are shared.
January 23, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Consortium is positioning itself as a connector rather than a leader.
By convening communities, uplifting lived experience and supporting self-convening, we are building an ecosystem of solidarity that reshapes how power and resources are shared.
By convening communities, uplifting lived experience and supporting self-convening, we are building an ecosystem of solidarity that reshapes how power and resources are shared.
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Investment in Our Communities presenters:
Emma Cusdin (she/her), Global Butterflies
Callum Pethick (he/they), Consortium Trustee
Emma Miller-McCaffrey (she/they), LGBT+ Consortium
Emma Cusdin (she/her), Global Butterflies
Callum Pethick (he/they), Consortium Trustee
Emma Miller-McCaffrey (she/they), LGBT+ Consortium
January 23, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Investment in Our Communities presenters:
Emma Cusdin (she/her), Global Butterflies
Callum Pethick (he/they), Consortium Trustee
Emma Miller-McCaffrey (she/they), LGBT+ Consortium
Emma Cusdin (she/her), Global Butterflies
Callum Pethick (he/they), Consortium Trustee
Emma Miller-McCaffrey (she/they), LGBT+ Consortium
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Running alongside this is Advocacy and Convening, led by Briony Williamson (she/ her), Head of Membership and Engagement at Consortium.
January 23, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Running alongside this is Advocacy and Convening, led by Briony Williamson (she/ her), Head of Membership and Engagement at Consortium.
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Investment in Our Communities explores how funding, giving and investment can better tackle inequality and support diverse and intersectional LGBT+ organisations.
January 23, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Investment in Our Communities explores how funding, giving and investment can better tackle inequality and support diverse and intersectional LGBT+ organisations.
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Workshop session one begins, with attendees choosing between Investment in Our Communities or Advocacy and Convening. These workshops will run from 1pm-1:45pm.
January 23, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Workshop session one begins, with attendees choosing between Investment in Our Communities or Advocacy and Convening. These workshops will run from 1pm-1:45pm.