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Albany Trust emerged out of a growing understanding of human sexuality in the UK in the latter part of the 20th century. Set up to complement the work of the Homosexual Law Reform Society [HLRS] in June 1958, its remit was to promote psychological health in men’ through research, cultural and public education initiatives and to take suitable steps to improve the social and general conditions necessary for such healthy psychological development. The HLRS itself had been set up following the publication of the Wolfenden report which recommended that homosexual behaviour between consenting adults in private should no longer be a criminal offence.
Over the years Albany Trust developed into a pioneering counselling, research and education agency for gay men, lesbians and sexual minorities including transgendered people. A journal, Man and Society was produced from 1961-73 and the Trust produced a series of publications including journals and pamphlets. It provided speakers for interested organisations and established a network of counsellors. In 1962, Antony Grey became the Acting Secretary of both Albany Trust and the HLRS. Funds were raised which allowed the two organisations to share office space and staff.
The Sexual Offences Act 1967 finally decriminalised sexual relationships in adults (over the age of 21). Albany Trust developed into an educational and counselling service, training counsellors, social workers and youth workers as well as undertaking work directly with young people and adults. The main focus of its work remains a therapeutic service for people with a wide range of problems relating to sexuality, gender and relationships. The original focus of the Trust on sexual minorities has broadened over the years to include all aspects of human sexuality and relationships.
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