About the Organisation
An innovative LGBTQ+ mental health charity based in East London, ELOP was established 26 years ago as a grassroots and community-led organisation with the aim of promoting the mental health, wellbeing, empowerment and equality of LGBTQ+ communities. Since their inception, ELOP has provided information, advice, advocacy, counselling and support services, plus other social and community activities and events. employ 12 staff and are supported by 80 volunteers, including 44 counsellors.
They operate a holistic approach which aims to recognise and address the concerns of a person’s ‘whole self’, whether these are mental, psychological, emotional, physical, social, or even community. Through offering a range of services, ELOP can inter-refer people for additional support, information and advice as appropriate.
Their services include:
- Mental health: low-cost counselling, mental health crisis prevention & support service, LBT women’s trauma support group, LGBTQ+ mental health support group
- Dedicated wellbeing services: groups for 50+, 18-25’s, men’s dance/exercise programme, men’s walk and talk sessions, asylum seekers, women, and families
- Dedicated youth services: 1:1 mentoring, 12-15s and 15-18s groups
- Education and training consultancy and support: aimed at fellow professionals and those seeking to enhance their understanding of issues facing LGBTQ+ communities. Includes one-off workshops, consultation, and courses
Request details:
ELOP’s current premises are no longer fit for purpose, and they have now found a new 3,500 sq. ft. space from which to run their services. The property is in London E17, and they are currently in the process of negotiating a lease with the landlord.
However, the building is currently open plan, and they will need to undertake some remodelling work to deliver a more multipurpose space from which to operate.
ELOP would therefore be very grateful for offers of pro bono support to design/ draw up plans for a new layout.
Timeline
By the end of July 2024