Broken Rainbow

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Lesbian, gay, bi and trans people experience domestic violence too

Broken Rainbow is a charity which aims to relieve the distress and suffering caused to lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people by domestic violence.

Broken Rainbow helps:

  • LGBT people who experience homophobic, transphobic and same sex domestic violence
  • The wider LGBT communities
  • Friends and family of LGBT people
  • Agencies that support LGBT people
  • People who are responsible for domestic violence policy
  • Agencies involves with the survivors and perpetrators of those suffering from domestic violence How Broken Rainbow helps
  • Running the only national LGBT-specific domestic violence helpline
  • Raising awareness of the impact of domestic violence on the lives of LGBT people
  • Giving information, advice and training to agencies that would like to help increase the physical safety and mental well-being of LGBT people who experience domestic violence The Helpline Broken Rainbow’s helpline number is 0300 999 5428. It is open Mondays and Thursdays 2-8pm and Wednesdays 10am-5pm. Broken Rainbow also provide email support which can be accessed by emailing help@broken-rainbow.org.uk. Donations Donations can be made to Broken Rainbow by texting BRUK11 £2/5/10 to 70070. eg BRUK11 £5 to donate £5.