Gay London Life | September '26 Edition - Magazine - Page 2
In the Know
Stars back #DeserveBetter
Some familiar faces are joining forces
for The Proud Trust’s #DeserveBetter
campaign, calling for safer spaces and
better support for LGBTQ+ young people.
Tom Allen, Kizzy Edgell, Lianne Sanderson
and Charlie Condou appear alongside
Dannii Minogue, Stephen Fry, Kelly
Holmes, Danny Beard, Courtney Act and
more in a film.
Charlie Condou
Photo: KDB Artists Pty. Ltd.
Anita Asante
The message is simple: every LGBTQ+
young person deserves to feel safe,
accepted, heard and able to thrive. The
campaign also highlights the challenges
many still face, from bullying and poor mental
health to feeling isolated or unsupported.
With referrals to The Proud Trust
rising sharply, the campaign is a timely
reminder that visibility and community
Co-Founders
Steve Gregory
steve@gaylondonlife.co.uk
Chris Colman
chris@gaylondonlife.co.uk
Editorial Contributors
Jason Reid, Taofique Folarin,
Nathaniel Hall, Helen Scott,
Topher Taylor, Adam Williams,
Thomas Magill & Alexis Blake
team@gaylondonlife.co.uk
support still matter.
Find out more and watch the campaign
Dannii Minogue
Kizzy Edgell
theproudtrust.org
Design & Photography
Janne Öijer,
Nicolas Chinardet
& Richard Holland
team@gaylondonlife.co.uk
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