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🌈 LGBT+ charity & advocacy organisation supporting people across the South West ☎️: 0800 612 3010 (Mon-Fri, 9-4) 💻: [email protected] 🖥️: https://www.intercomtrust.org.uk/
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intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social
intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social @intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social · Jan 21
We are delighted to be here on Bluesky! 🌟

Intercom Trust is a community-led charity that aims to build a South West region where vibrant LGBT+ communities live with real equality.

Find out what we do at Intercom Trust to serve our communities across the South West ⬇️

💻: www.intercomtrust.org.uk
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intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social @intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social · 5h
🏳️‍🌈 If you need help and support we are here for you

📞 0800 612 3010 (Mon-Fri, 9-4)
🖥 [email protected]
👩‍💻 intercomtrust.org.uk
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intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social
intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social @intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social · 5h
💚 Whether you are openly LGBT+ or not, never forget that you are a valued part of our communities, in the Southwest and beyond
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intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social @intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social · 5h
🧡Today might not be a day where you feel comfortable, ready or safe to be yourself

💛 Whatever your situation, take your journey at your own pace, and know that there is support available for you when you want it
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intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social @intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social · 5h
🏳️‍🌈 Today is National Coming Out Day 🏳️‍🌈

❤️ This is day for recognising the power of being yourself, coming together with our fellow LGBT+ communities and empowering each other
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intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social @intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social · 1d
🌈 We are always here if you need us

📞 0800 612 3010 (Mon-Fri, 9-4)
🖥 [email protected]
👩‍💻 intercomtrust.org.uk
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intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social @intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social · 1d
💚 If you are struggling with your mental health and wellbeing today, and it feels hard to be yourself, just remember:

❤ You are a valued, loved and cherished member of our communities
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intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social @intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social · 1d
If you need further support, take a look at the organisations below 👇

@switchboard.bsky.social  - 0800 0119 100
@samaritans.bsky.social  - 116 123 
Papyrus - 0800 068 4141 
Shout
Childline - 0800 1111 
The Silver Line - 0800 470 80 90
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intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social @intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social · 1d
🏳️‍🌈 If you need help and support we are here for you

📞 0800 612 3010 (Mon-Fri, 9-4)
🖥 [email protected]
👩‍💻 intercomtrust.org.uk
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intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social @intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social · 1d
♥️ You are a valued, loved and cherished member of our communities
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intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social @intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social · 1d
💚 If you are going through worry, anxiety and mental distress, always remember:
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intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social @intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social · 1d
💚 Today is World Mental Health Day 

♥️ We want to use this day to acknowledge the resilience and strength of our communities in the face of all the challenges they face.
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Consortium @consortium.lgbt · 3d
Lady Phyll - Co-founder of UK Black Pride and a leading voice for LGBT+ people of colour, Lady Phyll is known for her fearless advocacy, unapologetic visibility and commitment to intersectional equality.

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This image had an orange, pink and red background. There are illustrations of the lesbian flag and a picture of a person looking at the camera. The white text reads: International Lesbian Day - Lady Phyll. Phyllis Akua Opoku-Gyimah – widely known as Lady Phyll – is a pioneering LGBTQ+ rights and anti-racism campaigner who’s dedicated her life to fighting injustice and uplifting communities. Lady Phyll is a powerhouse of an activist and community organiser. Born in Islington to Ghanaian parents, Lady Phyll found her activist voice in her youth and has tirelessly advocated for racial, gender, class and LGBTQ+ equality ever since. She co-founded UK Black Pride, now the world’s largest celebration for LGBTQ+ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Middle Eastern and Latin American descent. She’s also been a leading figure in a number of charities and organisations and has won many accolades for her work.
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intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social @intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social · 3d
💛💜💛 Good news from @ilgaeurope.bsky.social! 💛💜💛
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ILGA-Europe @ilgaeurope.bsky.social · 4d
After years of dedicated work alongside CoE Member States, OII Europe, and experts, ILGA-Europe is thrilled that the Council of Europe has adopted its first-ever Recommendation on intersex rights - a global first! Read more at www.ilga-europe.org/press-releas...
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intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social @intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social · 3d
🏳️‍🌈 We send you the warmest wishes from all of us at Intercom during these tough times for our communities

📲 If you need help and support today, call our free helpline, or email our office

📞0800 612 3010 (Mon-Fri, 9-4)
🖥[email protected]
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intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social @intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social · 3d
💗 Happy #InternationalLesbianDay from everyone at Intercom Trust! 💗

💗 Today is a day for lesbians the world over to come together to celebrate lesbian history, diversity and culture 💗
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intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social @intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social · 4d
Find out more on our website ⬇️
www.intercomtrust.org.uk/yay-youth-gr...
YAY Youth Groups - Intercom Trust
YAY! YOUTH GROUPS LGBTQ+ Youth Groups in Truro. Find your tribe. If you are aged 13 – 25 and identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual trans, non-binary, intersex, asexual, queer, or similar (or if you think...
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intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social @intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social · 4d
Ages 18-25

➡ Wednesday 8th October – Drop In (6-9pm)
➡ Wednesday 22nd October – Drop In (6-9pm)
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intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social @intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social · 4d
🌈 Take a look at our upcoming dates for our YAY youth groups for October 2025 in Truro, Cornwall

Ages 13-17

➡ Tuesday 7th October – Drop In (6-9pm)
➡ Tuesday 21st October – Drop In (6-9pm)
➡ Tuesday 28th October – Drop In (6-9pm)
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Inclusive Community Church @inclusivecommunity.bsky.social · 8d
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We pray for the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue. We pray for the loved ones of those killed. We pray for those injured. We pray for all those affected.
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intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social @intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social · 9d
🕎 G'mar chatima tovah to all those observing Yom Kippur today from our LGBT+ communities and beyond 🌈

#yomkippur #yomkippur2025
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Not In Our Name (NION) Women @nionwomen.bsky.social · 9d
We expect to hit 55k signatures in support of our open letter this week, perhaps even today. Thank you to everyone who has signed or shared. Let’s keep this going:

notinourname.org.uk
Home - Not in our name
As women we reject the narrative that trans+ people are a threat.
notinourname.org.uk
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intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social @intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social · 10d
❤️💛💚 October is Black History Month - a month in which we celebrate the culture, history, achievements and contributions of black people throughout the world

🏳️‍🌈 We celebrate our Black LGBT+ communities this month, and commit to anti-racism and intersectionality in the work we do here at Intercom
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intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social @intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social · 10d
📞 If you have any questions, please call our Helpline on 0800 612 3010 (Mon-Fri 9am – 4pm), or email [email protected]
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intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social @intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social · 10d
🏳️‍🌈 Intercom and Together Devon are continuing our Drug & Alcohol Support Café for members of our LGBT+ communities who have issues with substance abuse

🏠 Intercom Trust, Prospect Park, Exeter EX4 6NA
📅 Every two weeks
📅 Upcoming sessions: 6th October, 20th October, 3rd November
🕘 6-8pm
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intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social @intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social · 18d
If you need help and support today, call our free helpline, or email our office 📲

📞0800 612 3010 (Mon-Fri, 9-4)
🖥[email protected]