Support Us
Over the past five decades Switchboard has offered support to millions of people and offered calm words when they were needed most. You can help ensure that anyone in the UK can continue to access our listening service by supporting Switchboard today. If you have questions about your donation or fundraising for Switchboard, please reach out to fundraising@switchboard.lgbt.
Fundraise for Us
Whether it’s a bake sale or a skydive, there are plenty of ways you can raise funds for us! Get in touch with our fundraising team today to let them know what your plans are, and head to our marketing materials page for inspiration and assets for your fundraiser.
Take Part in An Event
From 5k runs to marathons, obstacle courses and more, we have spaces available in hundreds of events up and down the country.
Become a Friend of Switchboard
Choosing to becoming a regular giver to Switchboard enables us to not just plan for today, but also for our future.
Leave a Legacy
By leaving a gift in your will or collecting donations in memory, you can help us to continue providing vital support
"I rang Switchboard in my troubled youth when I was living at home with very homophobic and religious parents. In fact, my dad was a vicar. Late 80’s country living was a different world. Put simply; I would not be alive without the support I received from your staff. A kind voice at the end of the line saved my life."
"I am 30 years old and up until about 6 years ago, I struggled with my sexuality. Thinking back, I think I always knew I was a lesbian but didn’t feel that I was able to vocalise that to my family or even begin to speak about it/understand it myself. For quite a while, I felt very alone and my mental health definitely suffered because of it. My family are now very accepting of me and my partner, but I understand that, sadly, not all LGBTQ+ people are in the same boat. That’s why, for me, I think it’s so important that helplines like Switchboard are there and funded so that no one has to feel any other way about who they are other than proud. Even now, to know that there is someone on the end of a phone to talk to makes me hopeful that anyone feeling any type of way about their sexuality or gender identity have Switchboard ready and waiting with a listening ear. I am an out and proud lesbian woman and I am proud to support Switchboard.”
"I used the service myself about 30(!) years ago and found it helpful at a crucial time. My mother-in-law also used Switchboard when she found out about my partner when he came out. I have always wanted to help and pay back in some small way."