Creating active spaces for young LGBT+ people

As part of Pride month the executive director for Mosaic LGBT+ Young Persons' Trust blogs about the importance of building safe spaces for young people in the community so they can enjoy sport and physical activity.

Research consistently shows that LGBT+ people participate in sport at lower rates than their non-LGBT+ peers and experiences of bullying, concerns about fitting in, fear of judgement and a lack of visible role models can all contribute to young people not engaging in physical activity.

This matters because sport and physical activity offer far more than physical health benefits – they provide opportunities to build friendships, develop confidence, improve mental wellbeing and create a sense of belonging.

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