Since 1974, Cara-Friend has been supporting empowering LGBTQIA+ people in Northern Ireland by:
- advancing the education of the general public in relation to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues, history, and culture
- promoting equality and diversity by the elimination of discrimination in relation to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people
- maintaining and managing an safe LGBTQIA+ space centre for use for activities and service users of Cara-Friend
- promoting or assisting the co-operation and networking between voluntary and community organisations and individuals engaged in programmes of public education designed to increase public understanding and awareness of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender people.
We achieve our charitable objects through the following ongoing projects:
- LGBTQIA+ Youth Services
- LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Schools’ Charter & Education Services Trans Specific Youth Services
- Advocacy, Campaigning, Policy and Volunteering LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Business Charter
- Family Support Project
- LGBTQIA+ Awareness Training
- LGBTQIA+ Switchboard / Helpline
- LGBTQIA+ Community Development Services & Events
- LGBTQIA+ Mental Health & Mindfulness Project
