LGBT+ History Month

LGBT+ History Month was founded in 2004 and first celebrated in February 2005, within 18 months of the repeal of Section 28 in England and Wales. The month was founded by Sue Sanders and Paul Patrick of Schools Out, an LGBT education organisation.    

The 2025 theme is Activism and Social Change. The theme aims to highlight the role of LGBT+ people who “throughout history … have been activists and helped shape and create social change, advancing society for everyone using many different approaches to activism”. The organisers have chosen five “LGBT+ historical figures” for their role in creating social change. They are Octavia Hill, Ivor Cummings, Annie Kenney, Charlie Kiss, and Olaudah Equiano.

The Debate Pack provides statistics on the UK’s LGBT+ population, and an overview of the developments regarding UK legislation and the rights of LGBT+ peoples from 1533 up until the present day.