Our Aims

As a project with limited resources we need to target our work towards the communities that are at highest risk of acquiring HIV and Sexually transmitted Infections. Our current priorities are:

• Adult men who have sex with men. The majority of preventable instances of HIV transmission in the UK continue to occur as a result of sex between men. Men who have sex with men therefore remain our highest priority for HIV prevention and sexual health promotion.
• LGBT community. We undertake health promotion work with the LGBT community as part of our strategy for reaching gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men.
• People in prison. Research shows that the number of people with HIV and blood borne viruses in prisons is much higher than in the general population.
• LGBQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Questioning) Youth. We undertake work with LGBQ youth in order to help ensure that the next generation of the LGBT community is well informed about HIV and sexual health. We also tackle the inequalities that can undermine young LGBQ people’s confidence and self esteem which are an essential part of being able to manage personal sexual risk taking behaviour.
• Young People Generally. As well as our specific work with LGBQ youth we are keen to work with schools and youth services to undertake sexual health promotion and relationships education with all young people. Young people are at a high risk for acquiring HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections.
• People with HIV. Evidence suggests that some people acquire HIV from people who already know that they are HIV positive. It therefore makes sense to work with people who know they have HIV to help them avoid onward transmission to their sexual partners.
• Sex Workers. Sex workers are at a high risk of acquiring HIV and Sexually Transmitted infections.
• Swingers and Doggers. In recent years we have seen a rise in the number of men and women meeting in public places for sex. There is also an increasing number of private parties and commercial venues offering opportunities for people to meet each other for sex regardless of gender or sexual orientation. This sexually liberal culture mirrors many of the behaviours that have driven the HIV epidemic amongst men who have sex with men and requires a similar sexual health promotion response.
• People visiting or working in countries of high HIV prevalence. Being in a community where HIV prevalence is higher places people at a higher risk of getting HIV if they engage in risky behaviour.