National Lottery Awards Five-Year Funding to WLQP

WLQP is thrilled to announce that it has secured five years of funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to support and scale its current work. This funding also strengthens long-term sustainability by expanding community-led programming, deepening partnerships, and securing the future of safe, inclusive queer spaces across West London. It will enable WLQP to extend its reach across the region, grow its mental health, sport, creative and social programmes, launch new initiatives, and bring two new team members on board.

Aubrey Crawley, WLQP’s Founder, says:

“I want to thank the National Lottery Community Fund for backing us at a time when many well known institutions are visibly pulling support from LGBTQ+ organisations - when the tide turns, it becomes clear who’s really standing with us. This funding is a sign of meaningful, long-term support, not just to us as an organisation but also to the people we serve."

"To obtain this funding we have demonstrated that WLQP is sustainable, impactful and built to last. We’ve achieved this through care, consistency and community, and this is something to be proud of. We also get to be proud of who we are, and to create spaces and opportunities where our community can show up and be proud too."

"Our broader event programme helps generate income, which allows us to offer other kinds of support that aren’t commercially viable but are deeply needed. This funding helps us grow that balance and build for the long term. Crucially it enables us to grow the team with two new roles: Head of Partnerships and Development, and Community Outreach Lead. These roles will deepen our impact strengthen our connections, and enhance our ability to truly advocate and shape the conversations and decisions that affect our lives."

"We are not just creating spaces. We are showing up in the spaces where decisions are made to ensure our community is represented."

WLQP turns five this August, but we’re only just getting started.”