Impactful Governance - Community Interest Company

31/03/2026

Proud to have been involved

Happy Transgender Day of Visibility! 🏳️‍⚧️

We are marking today by raising the Transgender flag outside the Civic Offices. At Full Council in January, Hertsmere Borough Council approved a motion reaffirming its support for LGBTQ+ residents, including trans and non-binary people. It confirms that discrimination is not tolerated in Hertsmere, that the council will signpost information on reporting hate crime, and continue building on partnership work that promotes LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Hertsmere Borough Council can make reports on behalf of victims who do not want to go directly to the police. Visit our website to report a hate crime: https://www.hertsmere.gov.uk/community/community-safety/report-hate-crime

24/03/2026

We are at Hertfordshire Victim Awareness conference today. Come and say hello and pick up a leaflet or two with Impactful Lives

21/03/2026

After an amazing night with Gaydio at the 2026 Awards.
Our own Andrew Waite was nominated and a finalist as "Volunteer of the Year".
For us, he has been a leading light, creating the charity, forming a Board and having the insight to build Impactful Lives from zero to currently providing six monthly LGBTQ+ social groups and additional support projects on more serious issues. On top of that, he established Watford Pride Picnic which had 353 attendees last year plus our annual Winter Rainbows event also in it's third year along with Watford Pride (FREE) Picnic
He is seen as a force for change for us and works tirelessly to support our charity during evenings, weekends and daytime whilst also working full time in a complimentary role that first identified the need for our unique charity.
He works with other Trustees for free, works with and supports our volunteers and part time staff.
The outcome for us is a true winner and we have no doubt that others will realise just how much he has personally and collectively done for so many individuals and their families despite some resistance and hostility. He made us a Third Party Reporting Centre for LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes whilst in his day job deals with Domestic Abuse and Unpaid Carers support.
Keep going Andrew, we are behind you as you have been for everyone else.
Best of luck to future Awards, once they realise your value.

18/02/2026

https://www.outsavvy.com/event/31935/lgbtq-carers-hatfield-time-out-for-you-if-looking-after-someone-who-would-not-cope-without-you

Friday 20th Feb - Hatfield 1pm-3pm

If you are LGBTQ+ and want a break in a relaxed environment with others, come join us.
Booking essential.

Mindful activities just for you - time away on your own to relax and unwind for a while.This is an informal space for all LGBTQ+ people in Hertfordshire who give their time to others.This can include parents or unpaid carers of LGBTQ+ children, LGBTQ+ partners, LGBTQ+ disabled or LGBTQ+ elderly rela...

10/02/2026

We are celebrating the National Lottery Open Week offers and specifically our own events that you can get involved in:

Our "Qu**rs & Peers" groups run each evening this week 7-9pm and various locations, including Tesco Community Space tonight (Tuesday) where we have a guest speaker on how to "Avoid the Wild West in Watford" through Cowboys & Taxes.

You may also like to come along for free polymere clay crafting at our other locations in:
Wednesday - Hemel Hempstead
Thursday - Hitchin
or come for a social in St Albans for an alternative valentine on Friday 13th.

Book a free ticket or check out the Good Causes page below using the link:

https://lnkd.in/eAcW2ZZQ


National Lottery Good Causes

08/02/2026

Coming up soon in St Albans City and District Council , for all of Hertfordshire at St Albans Museum + Gallery . Pre-booking is essential. Book now if you meet the criteria for a free ticket:

This is an informal space for LGBTQ+ people in Hertfordshire who give their time to others.Mindful activities just for you - time away on your own to relax and unwind for a while. If you look after someone who couldn't cope without you - you can join these sessions for FREE: you could be a parent, l...

08/02/2026

Coming up soon in Hatfield, for all of Hertfordshire. Book now if you meet the criteria for a free ticket:

Mindful activities just for you - time away on your own to relax and unwind for a while.This is an informal space for all LGBTQ+ people in Hertfordshire who give their time to others.This can include parents or unpaid carers of LGBTQ+ children, LGBTQ+ partners, LGBTQ+ disabled or LGBTQ+ elderly rela...

26/01/2026

https://hertsmerefirst.co.uk/news/f/%F0%9F%8C%88-motion-supporting-lgbtq-including-trans-and-non-binary

At Wednesday's Full Council meeting, we were proud to support a motion reaffirming the council's support for LGBTQ+ residents, including trans and non-binary people, and make clear that homophobia, transphobia and discr...

25/01/2026

Matt Turmaine enough is enough!

23/01/2026

Pleased to be working with Hertsmere Borough Council as we train 9 new LGBTQ+ Mentors to gain professional qualifications, thanks to The National Lottery in partnership with Impactful Lives

07/12/2025

Another LGBTQ+ Carers group starts in January 2026 in HATFIELD.
It's FREE to join our exclusive space once a month.
TICKET ESSENTIAL:

https://www.outsavvy.com/event/31935/lgbtq-carers-hatfield-time-out-for-you-if-looking-after-someone-who-would-not-cope-without-you

Impactful Governance - Community Interest Company with Impactful Lives

23/10/2025

We were successful in our work with the National Lottery in June and have been able to secure our new project "Impactful Futures" until May 2028.

This is exciting progress and for the last few months, we have been putting the pieces together to include a range of services and staff/volunteers to support the delivery of this project.

We will be continuing our work in Hertfordshire and with Hertfordshire County Council and other partnership including Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust to ensure that all LGBTQ+ people are able to access public services and our community support... plus we do loads of fun activities in partnership with Impactful Lives so why not check out the group or visit the website https://il-org.uk or our specialist projects and research at https://ig-cic.org.uk - it is finally an "Impactful Future" and we are all "Healthier Together".