Unless you want to lose your sense of self, dont bother - Coordinator LGBT Foundation Employee Review

The organisations mission sounds admirable on paper. Some frontline staff users are genuinely committed to service users (indigo team). You’ll learn resilience, if nothing else.

Working here felt a bit like shouting into the void—my manager was more elusive than helpful, often “working from home” or in endless meetings that made contact nearly impossible. Leadership seemed more focused on chasing the next contract than actually supporting existing services (or staff, for that matter). The co-working space had all the warmth of a high school clique reunion—friendly, but only if you fit their very narrow mold of “inclusivity.” My team, disappointingly, often discussed service users in unprofessional and negative ways—deeply unsettling in a support-based environment. The organisation prides itself on delivering multiple services, but it’s very much a “jack of all trades, master of none” situation. The result? A diluted impact that ultimately fails those it’s supposed to serve. There’s a noticeable culture of flattery and sycophancy—staff queuing up to polish the boots of anyone with a job title in the hope of vague recognition. Cringe levels: high. As for the CEO—imagine a TED Talk where the only subject is himself, peppered with name-drops of minor celebrities like confetti. Not exactly inspiring leadership. HR? A masterclass in gaslighting, followed by a sudden appeal to neurodiversity when held accountable—an incredibly disappointing misuse of language meant to promote understanding, not avoid responsibility. In short: come for the mission, stay for the chaos—if you must. Just bring your own sense of ethics and a working BS detector.

Rewarding work and truly helping the queer community.

Lack of opportunities for growth