Queer Alternative is a UK based grassroots, self funded, volunteer run, small charitable organisation with the following formal Charitable Objectives
The promotion of equality and diversity for the public benefit and in particular:
• A culture of acceptance, visibility and equality for people of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and other minority sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQIA+) within alternative subcultures
• The visibility and acceptance of members of alternative subcultures within the wider LGBTQIA+ community particularly (but not exclusively) by:
Raising awareness of the presence of LGBTQIA+ people within alternative subcultures and their specific needs
Encouraging and aiding communication between LGBTQIA+ people in alternative subcultures
Running and supporting events which cater to LGBTQIA+ members of alternative subcultures
For the purpose of this clause, an “alternative subculture” is a type of culture that exists beyond mainstream or popular culture. This could include, but is not limited to, heavy metal, goth, punk, industrial, steampunk, cyber, vintage, hippy and cosplay subcultures.
