West London Queer Project (WLQP) Receives Two-Year Funding from National Lottery Communities Fund to Expand Services.

WLQP has been successful in a bid with the National Lottery Communities Fund. This funding will enable WLQP to expand their services and offerings into the neighbouring boroughs of Richmond, Ealing, Hillingdon and Hammersmith & Fulham over the next two years.

The primary goal of this expansion is to improve and enrich the lives of West London's LGBTQ+ community by providing social, networking and sporting opportunities that currently do not exist in these boroughs.

Aubrey Crawley, WLQP's founder, said, "We are incredibly grateful to the National Lottery Community Fund for recognising the value and importance of our work. This funding will allow us to make a real difference in the lives of LGBTQ+ people living in West London and beyond."

“LGBTQ+ spaces, including theatres and performance venues across London are continuing to disappear and these spaces are vital for our community to feel safe, connected and empowered.”

Joe Leonard, co-founder adds, “At the same time, the landscape for the LGBTQ+ Community has been evolving and we no longer have to rely only on bars and night clubs to meet other people, enjoy ourselves and have a sense of belonging. This is why we offer a wide range of events including Touch Rugby, regular walks, family meetups and drag and comedy shows. We’re also in the planning stages of adding football to our list of offerings.”

WLQP has always been committed to supporting the LGBTQ+ community, and this funding will allow them to expand their reach and impact. The expansion into neighbouring boroughs is consistent with WLQP's long-term vision and will allow the organisation to better serve the community's evolving needs.

Visit www.wlqp.org to learn more about the West London Queer Project