Just Active x Uplifted Strength Training 2024

23rd April 2024 by Esraa Husain

Just Active is a sports and activity project that supports LGBTIQ+ refugees and asylum seekers living in Glasgow to get active, try out new sports and to feel better connected to others and the local community. As part of this project we organised an 8 week strength training block for participants, delivered by Uplifted, who provide training for those that face barriers accessing mainstream gym spaces. Participants were empowered to try out new exercises and techniques around weightlifting and building strength safely and effectively.

Scottish Women & Girls in Sport: Cara Shearer

6th October 2023 by Cara Shearer

LEAP Sports co vice-chair reflects on Scottish Women & Girls in Sport Week

Scottish Women & Girls in Sport Week: Annet

4th October 2023 by Annet Ojakol

Annet is a participant of the Just Active project funded by Wellbeing For Longer Glasgow.

Volunteer blog: Shooky

8th September 2023 by Shooky Shi

Shooky shares his experience of being a LEAP volunteer

My story: The Trans Footballer

23rd August 2023 by The Trans Footballer

My EuroGames Story

7th August 2023 by Frazer Robertson

Frazer Robertson on EuroGames Bern 2023

Rainbow Youth Training

19th December 2022 by Fiametta Rittatore (European Solidarity Corps)

Fi reports from Rainbow Youth in Pitlochry

Trans Day of Visibility 2022

29th March 2022 by Alex Muir

Trans Day of Visibility is an annual awareness day celebrated around the world. 

Blurring Borders: Interview with queer sport artivist, Z.Blace from Croatia

21st February 2022 by Z.Blace (qSPORT Zagreb )

"It was about the feminist, queer, leftist idea of solidarity, where we would also welcome straight people and those who were not enthusiastic about or even traumatized by sport systems"

Blurring Borders: The wider health benefits of exercising with an LGBTQIA+ peer group

8th February 2022 by Dr David Hunter

"Being part of the club also impacted positively on participants' mental and social wellbeing".

Blurring Borders: Interview with Slovenian LGBTIQ+ sport activist Andrej Pisl

4th February 2022 by Andrej Pisl (Out in Slovenia)

"Grassroots initiatives are where it all started and where the biggest challenges are addressed"

Folkert's ESC volunteering experience in Turin, Italy

11th January 2022 by Folkert Bowler

Folkert reflects on doing his 2 month ESC volunteering placement in Turin, Italy. 

​Pride Youth Games: The Ramblings of an Excited Youth Worker

20th August 2020 by Iain French

Pride Youth Games holds a very special place in my heart. It was my first introduction to LEAP Sports volunteering and has given me so much fun over the years. 

Football v Homophobia Strategy Cause for Optimism

25th July 2020 by Hamish Cowton

The recently released charter is an important first step in combatting Scottish football’s problems with homophobia, but there is more yet to do.

On Wednesdays We Play With Gender

1st May 2020 by Oscar Soler Marchena

Oscar Soler (Or Kara when in Drag), one of our European Solidarity Corps Volunteers, gives their thoughts about gender, femininity and drag 💃

What's the fuss about Truss?

23rd April 2020 by Dr Charlotte S. McCarroll

Charlotte McCarroll explains the fuss around the comments by Women and Equalities Minister Liz Truss and why we should be concerned.  

No Drama, No Sport!

24th March 2020 by Tina Å mid

Do you know any Trans athletes?

An Ace Perspective

18th February 2020 by Beatrice Thirkettle

Beatrice shares her experiences as a young asexual person.

A Spanish New Year

22nd January 2019 by Andrew Piper

Andrew Piper explains why he spent New Year in Madrid with some of the LEAP team. 

The Victory of the Far Right in Brazil

5th November 2018 by Thiago Bogossian

Thiago Bogossian writes here about the implications of the victory of Bolsonaro in his home country of Brazil.

The Serpent's Egg

17th February 2018 by Thiago Bogossian

The Serpent's Egg: LGBTI and Gender Debate Under Attack in Brazil

LGBT Prejudice in Football

27th January 2018 by Lindsay Hamilton

Let's get straight to the point here; LGBT prejudice exists in football, as it does in life. 

Homophobia forced me out of football

9th November 2017 by Tom Carr

The world of football is still too dangerous to be open about your sexuality.

Why Gender Testing is Inherently Racist

13th October 2017 by Angharad Englefield

"Who are white people to question the makeup of an African girl. It is racism" 

​Calling Out Inequality in Women's Tennis

9th September 2017 by Eleanor Capaldi

Eleanor Capaldi reflects on 44 years of the Battle of the Sexes 

Tackling mental health challenges through sport

24th July 2017 by Daniel Jones

Daniel Jones shares his own personal experiences of coming out and dealing with mental health challenges.  

Inclusion in Practice: Trans Sports Initiative

14th June 2017 by Alex Muir (TSI)

Celebrating the fantastic Trans Sports Initiative (TSI) at the University of Dundee.

World Squash - a journey to diversity

26th May 2017 by Jonathan MacBride-Young

Just like the buses, you wait ages for one to come along and then two come along at once. 

We need Inclusive PE in Scottish Schools

15th May 2017 by Chris Timmins

Chris Timmins reflects on experiences from school and discusses the need for inclusive PE. 

Volunteer Spotlight: Katherine

10th April 2017 by Katherine Burrows

LEAP board member and Treasurer Katherine shares her volunteer experience.

Volunteer Spotlight: Tommy

6th April 2017 by Tommy Clarke

Our next volunteer focus is on Operations & Logistics maestro Tommy.

Volunteer Spotlight: Colin

31st March 2017 by Colin Cliff

Next up under our volunteer spotlight is the wonderful Colin Cliff.

Volunteer Spotlight: Sarah

22nd March 2017 by Sarah Thurston

We showcase our amazing LEAP volunteers starting with Operations Volunteer Sarah Thurston.

Narrowing the Gap: Women's Funding

8th March 2017 by Sirri Topping

LEAP's Sirri Topping on the Scotland Women’s National Team receiving funding to train full time.

Glasgow Frontrunners and Community

23rd January 2017 by Mike Findlay

Inclusive Cross-border Communities

11th November 2016 by Andrew Marshall

Volunteer Andrew on Sharing is Caring, a LGBTI+ activist event in Slovakia.

Feminising Football

5th October 2016 by Sirri Topping (LEAP Volunteer Team)

Athlete Sirri Topping discusses sexism and misogyny in football.

LGBTI Human Rights in the Commonwealth

4th August 2014 by Matthew Waites

University of Glasgow's Matthew Waites on on LGBTI rights in the Commonwealth.

​Equality and Diversity: All Strands

30th July 2014 by Jane Carnall

Jane Carnall from Pride House Glasgow on LGBTI rights and Islamophobia.

Commonwealth of Homophobia?

27th July 2014 by Peter Tatchell

Activist Peter Tatchell on LGBTI persecution in the Commonwealth.

Glasgow 2014: Uphold Article 7

14th July 2014 by Peter Tatchell

Peter Tatchell urges adherence to the Commonwealth Games' Article 7.

One of the Team

26th June 2014 by Claire Harvey

Team GB captain Claire Harvey on being an out and proud gay athlete.

Commonwealth Should Listen to LGBTI Citizens

12th June 2014 by Alistair Stewart

Alistair Stewart of the Kaleidoscope Trust on criminalisation of LGBTI people.

Sport, Physical Activity and Feeling Good

6th June 2014 by Carrie Lyell

Carrie Lyell from DIVA Magazine on the benefits of sport.

Trans People and Sport

30th May 2014 by Juliet Jacques

Juliet Jacques writes about the Stockholm consensus ten years on.

Where Should Gays Do Sport?

22nd May 2014 by Marc Naimark

Marc Naimark from the Federation of Gay Games asks some important questions.