LGBT Charter
Sanctuary is a proud member of the LGBT Charter, provided by LGBT Youth Scotland.
The programme has been developed to support organisations undertake training and review policies, practice and resources to make sure that they're meeting legislative needs and are as inclusive as they can be.
We were awarded our Bronze level in February 2023, after undertaking various activities, consultations, training and commitments to achieve the standard.
LGBT Youth Scotland
LGBT Youth Scotland is Scotland’s national charity for LGBTI young people, working with 13–25 year olds across the country. LGBT Youth Scotland also deliver the LGBT Charter programme to schools, organisations and businesses.
LGBT Youth Scotland’s goal is to make Scotland the best place to grow up for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex young people. The charity plays a leading role in the provision of quality youth work to LGBTI young people that promotes their health and wellbeing, and is a valued and influential partner in LGBTI equality and human rights.
If you are a young person looking for support, information or advice you can chat to the Digital Youth Work Team by emailing info@lgbtyouth.org.uk.
Find out more about online support and other ways to be in touch with LGBT Youth Scotland here: www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/chat
LGBT Charter of Rights
The LGBT Charter helps safeguard lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people’s human rights, particularly in receipt of services, as customers and at school. These rights draw on international human rights and relevant UK and Scottish legislation and have been developed in consultation with LGBT people about what’s most important to them. More detailed information about international human rights for LGBT people is available here.
LGBT people have the right to be themselves and to live free from prejudice and discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
LGBT people have the right to be kept from harm and be protected from hate crime, bullying and other forms of violence.
LGBT people have the right to be heard, treated fairly and their views and experiences taken into account.
LGBT people have the right to be healthy, with equal access to healthcare, and the impact of prejudice and discrimination on health properly addressed.
LGBT people have the right to form relationships, free from abuse and with equality of recognition.
LGBT people have the right to privacy and information about sexual orientation and gender identity not disclosed to others, without consent to do so.
LGBT people have the right to education that recognises diversity and implements programmes that seek to eliminate prejudice on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
LGBT people have the right to be cared for free from prejudice and discrimination and in every setting.
Download the LGBT Charter Rights posters for an office, primary or secondary school environment.