The Board of Trustees at The Kite Trust is very pleased to announce the appointment of Kai Girling-Weeks and Felix Turney to the newly established role of Co-Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Both Kai, our Head of Operations (pronouns they/them), and Felix, our Programme Manager (pronouns they/them/theirs), are established members of our Senior Leadership Team and…

In February 2026, the Department for Education (DfE) shared a draft version of a document called Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 (KCSIE). This document is important because it sets out the rules schools and colleges are expected to follow to keep students safe. When it becomes final, it will be statutory — which means schools must follow it…

February is LGBTQ+ History Month, and there are lots of events and groups in Cambridge that you can join to celebrate and learn more! LGBTQ+ History month gives us the opportunity to learn more about the incredible people who have helped shape this community by combating prejudice and celebrating stories that are often overlooked or…

Our new UK-wide project, Turning the Tide, is looking for a panel of LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-25 to guide the project and make sure it is truly youth-led. Joining the Youth Panel is a great opportunity to meet new people, learn new skills, develop your confidence and have a real impact on a major…

In summer 2025, as part of a project funded by LGBT+ Consortium’s Equity Fund, we at The Kite Trust have explored what it means to embed and practice trans-centred leadership in an LGBTQ+ organisation. This was undertaken in conversations with trans, non-binary, gender diverse and gender questioning staff and young people who use our services.…

This is an exciting new initiative run by The Kite Trust in Cambridge, with support from The Equity Fund. We will run three free workshops to support and empower trans people to take ownership of their professional lives and advance their careers. There are 20 places for trans and non-binary individuals working in the charity…