Ian Howley
@ianhowley.bsky.social
🇮🇪 in 🇬🇧
💼 CEO @lgbthero.org.uk (LGBT HERO)
🧠 Mental health advocate
🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ activist
🏳️⚧️ Trans+ supporter
⚽️ LFC fan
💪 gym goer
📍London
💼 CEO @lgbthero.org.uk (LGBT HERO)
🧠 Mental health advocate
🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ activist
🏳️⚧️ Trans+ supporter
⚽️ LFC fan
💪 gym goer
📍London
13 years ago me heart stopped.
November 10, 2025 at 5:29 AM
13 years ago me heart stopped.
Wrote a piece on the resilience the LGBTQ+ community has in a crisis and how we must use that resilience if we want to see lasting change in our community's mental health and wellbeing
@lgbthero.org.uk #WorldMentalHealthDay
www.lgbthero.org.uk/finding-calm...
@lgbthero.org.uk #WorldMentalHealthDay
www.lgbthero.org.uk/finding-calm...
Finding Calm in Chaos: How LGBTQ+ Communities Show Up for Each Other in Times of Crisis
When everything goes to pieces, queer people don’t wait around for permission to care – we just get on with it. In a world that often overlooks or outright marginalises us, the LGBTQ+ community has ho...
www.lgbthero.org.uk
October 10, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Wrote a piece on the resilience the LGBTQ+ community has in a crisis and how we must use that resilience if we want to see lasting change in our community's mental health and wellbeing
@lgbthero.org.uk #WorldMentalHealthDay
www.lgbthero.org.uk/finding-calm...
@lgbthero.org.uk #WorldMentalHealthDay
www.lgbthero.org.uk/finding-calm...
Reposted by Ian Howley
In Finding Calm in Chaos we explore how LGBTQ+ communities build lifelines when the system fails — from midnight group chats to grassroots care, from exclusion in shelters to peer support that saves lives.
By @ianhowley.bsky.social
#WorldMentalHealthDay
www.lgbthero.org.uk/finding-calm...
By @ianhowley.bsky.social
#WorldMentalHealthDay
www.lgbthero.org.uk/finding-calm...
Finding Calm in Chaos: How LGBTQ+ Communities Show Up for Each Other in Times of Crisis
When everything goes to pieces, queer people don’t wait around for permission to care – we just get on with it. In a world that often overlooks or outright marginalises us, the LGBTQ+ community has ho...
www.lgbthero.org.uk
October 10, 2025 at 12:33 PM
In Finding Calm in Chaos we explore how LGBTQ+ communities build lifelines when the system fails — from midnight group chats to grassroots care, from exclusion in shelters to peer support that saves lives.
By @ianhowley.bsky.social
#WorldMentalHealthDay
www.lgbthero.org.uk/finding-calm...
By @ianhowley.bsky.social
#WorldMentalHealthDay
www.lgbthero.org.uk/finding-calm...
I always use this day as a ‘reset’ day where look back over the last 12 months and think about what I’d like from the next. If there’s a day you should be selfish it’s #WorldMentalHealthDay.
This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re reminding ourselves of one thing... we already have the tools to build a happier, healthier community. We at LGBT HERO promise to keep fighting for better health, for equal rights and the opportunity for all LGBTQ+ people to have the chance for a happier life.
October 10, 2025 at 11:41 AM
I always use this day as a ‘reset’ day where look back over the last 12 months and think about what I’d like from the next. If there’s a day you should be selfish it’s #WorldMentalHealthDay.
Reposted by Ian Howley
Reposted by Ian Howley
This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re reminding ourselves of one thing... we already have the tools to build a happier, healthier community. We at LGBT HERO promise to keep fighting for better health, for equal rights and the opportunity for all LGBTQ+ people to have the chance for a happier life.
October 10, 2025 at 11:28 AM
This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re reminding ourselves of one thing... we already have the tools to build a happier, healthier community. We at LGBT HERO promise to keep fighting for better health, for equal rights and the opportunity for all LGBTQ+ people to have the chance for a happier life.
I just got reminded that 14 years ago today I went to see Alan Carr live at Wembley. I have no memory of this. Seriously. As far as I remember I went for after work drinks before I went there and clearly I got shitfaced that i don’t remember this. Awful. I was 26 at the time so leave me alone.
September 22, 2025 at 4:08 AM
I just got reminded that 14 years ago today I went to see Alan Carr live at Wembley. I have no memory of this. Seriously. As far as I remember I went for after work drinks before I went there and clearly I got shitfaced that i don’t remember this. Awful. I was 26 at the time so leave me alone.
Okay, I'm doing it. I'm wearing trousers for the first time since Spring. Tried with the shorts today but I had to give it up. My milk bottles were cold.
September 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Okay, I'm doing it. I'm wearing trousers for the first time since Spring. Tried with the shorts today but I had to give it up. My milk bottles were cold.
This should pretty much confirm Isreal's exit but how it's done will be interesting. The EBU is spineless.
Spain votes to boycott Eurovision if Israel competes
Spain votes to boycott Eurovision if Israel competes
Spain's state broadcaster has said it will not take part in next year's Eurovision Song Contest if Israel competes.
news.sky.com
September 16, 2025 at 11:08 AM
This should pretty much confirm Isreal's exit but how it's done will be interesting. The EBU is spineless.
Might be a stupid question but is there a way to get analytical data on this app? I want @lgbthero.org.uk to be posting more here as there's a large LGBTQ+ audience but funders love data and it's hard to know our impact on here. Will still increase our posts here but access to data would be helpful
September 16, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Might be a stupid question but is there a way to get analytical data on this app? I want @lgbthero.org.uk to be posting more here as there's a large LGBTQ+ audience but funders love data and it's hard to know our impact on here. Will still increase our posts here but access to data would be helpful
World AIDS Day Red Run 2025
Support LGBT HERO's at this year's Red Run runners on 22nd November
www.lgbthero.org.uk
September 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Nothing major. Just hanging with Samantha Mumba last night at Manchester Pride.
August 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Nothing major. Just hanging with Samantha Mumba last night at Manchester Pride.
Just a reminder that's it's the RVT / @lgbthero.org.uk Sports Day on Monday from 1pm at Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens (Behind the RVT). It's our biggest fundraising event of the year and all the money raised goes to support and enhance our support groups for LGBTQ+ people. www.lgbthero.org.uk/sportsday
RVT / LGBT HERO Sports Day
Sports, silliness, sun! Organised by LGBT HERO in partnership with the Royal Vauxhall Tavern on 25 August 2025 at Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens from 1pm
www.lgbthero.org.uk
August 21, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Just a reminder that's it's the RVT / @lgbthero.org.uk Sports Day on Monday from 1pm at Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens (Behind the RVT). It's our biggest fundraising event of the year and all the money raised goes to support and enhance our support groups for LGBTQ+ people. www.lgbthero.org.uk/sportsday
Calling all former smokers living in London. You could be the face of a new London wide Stop Smoking campaign. More info below 👇
Stop Smoking London needs you for a new campaign!
We need LGBTQ+ people who are former smokers to star in the new campaign and talk on camera about their journey to giving up smoking. Your story could help others to become smoke free.
Find out more: www.lgbthero.org.uk/smokefree
We need LGBTQ+ people who are former smokers to star in the new campaign and talk on camera about their journey to giving up smoking. Your story could help others to become smoke free.
Find out more: www.lgbthero.org.uk/smokefree
August 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Calling all former smokers living in London. You could be the face of a new London wide Stop Smoking campaign. More info below 👇
Reposted by Ian Howley
Have your say about home-based social care in Lambeth.
The London Borough of Lambeth wants to hear the views, needs and experiences of LGBTQ+ residents.
Anyone could need home-based care at some point in future, which is why they want to hear from you now.
www.lgbthero.org.uk/lgbtq-lambeth-care
The London Borough of Lambeth wants to hear the views, needs and experiences of LGBTQ+ residents.
Anyone could need home-based care at some point in future, which is why they want to hear from you now.
www.lgbthero.org.uk/lgbtq-lambeth-care
August 8, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Have your say about home-based social care in Lambeth.
The London Borough of Lambeth wants to hear the views, needs and experiences of LGBTQ+ residents.
Anyone could need home-based care at some point in future, which is why they want to hear from you now.
www.lgbthero.org.uk/lgbtq-lambeth-care
The London Borough of Lambeth wants to hear the views, needs and experiences of LGBTQ+ residents.
Anyone could need home-based care at some point in future, which is why they want to hear from you now.
www.lgbthero.org.uk/lgbtq-lambeth-care
Reposted by Ian Howley
Stop Smoking London needs you for a new campaign!
We need LGBTQ+ people who are former smokers to star in the new campaign and talk on camera about their journey to giving up smoking. Your story could help others to become smoke free.
Find out more: www.lgbthero.org.uk/smokefree
We need LGBTQ+ people who are former smokers to star in the new campaign and talk on camera about their journey to giving up smoking. Your story could help others to become smoke free.
Find out more: www.lgbthero.org.uk/smokefree
August 9, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Stop Smoking London needs you for a new campaign!
We need LGBTQ+ people who are former smokers to star in the new campaign and talk on camera about their journey to giving up smoking. Your story could help others to become smoke free.
Find out more: www.lgbthero.org.uk/smokefree
We need LGBTQ+ people who are former smokers to star in the new campaign and talk on camera about their journey to giving up smoking. Your story could help others to become smoke free.
Find out more: www.lgbthero.org.uk/smokefree
Just got reminded I joined @lgbthero.org.uk 15 years ago today. 15 years! Original plan was spend 1 year in London and head back to Ireland. Let’s call it a long diversion still in motion
2010 v 2025
2010 v 2025
August 2, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Just got reminded I joined @lgbthero.org.uk 15 years ago today. 15 years! Original plan was spend 1 year in London and head back to Ireland. Let’s call it a long diversion still in motion
2010 v 2025
2010 v 2025
I really wish PN and Queer media in general would ignore her and stop posting about her. I get it they need clicks to generate revenue but why are we giving those who are horrible about us the most attention. We know she sucks.
Harry Potter star says JK Rowling is ‘too harsh’ on the trans community
Harry Potter star says JK Rowling 'too harsh' on trans community
Harry Potter star Miriam Margolyes has said that gender critical activist JK Rowling is 'too harsh' on the transgender community.
www.thepinknews.com
July 19, 2025 at 1:45 AM
I really wish PN and Queer media in general would ignore her and stop posting about her. I get it they need clicks to generate revenue but why are we giving those who are horrible about us the most attention. We know she sucks.
I went back on X for a bit these last few weeks because as a LFC fan the main football accounts still post there. The 'for you' section is the worst I've seen it. It's beyond toxic. If you want to show someone the worst of society just show them that section. Has society really fallen this far?
July 19, 2025 at 1:31 AM
I went back on X for a bit these last few weeks because as a LFC fan the main football accounts still post there. The 'for you' section is the worst I've seen it. It's beyond toxic. If you want to show someone the worst of society just show them that section. Has society really fallen this far?
Wild Friday night cleaning the bathroom 🧹🧽
July 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Wild Friday night cleaning the bathroom 🧹🧽
Reposted by Ian Howley
It's Non-Binary Awareness Week.
Non-binary people exist. Always have. Always will. But visibility isn’t enough, we need action.
• When someone’s identity is questioned — speak up.
• When a space excludes non-binary people — challenge it.
• When a friend comes out — stand beside them.
Non-binary people exist. Always have. Always will. But visibility isn’t enough, we need action.
• When someone’s identity is questioned — speak up.
• When a space excludes non-binary people — challenge it.
• When a friend comes out — stand beside them.
July 14, 2025 at 10:09 AM
It's Non-Binary Awareness Week.
Non-binary people exist. Always have. Always will. But visibility isn’t enough, we need action.
• When someone’s identity is questioned — speak up.
• When a space excludes non-binary people — challenge it.
• When a friend comes out — stand beside them.
Non-binary people exist. Always have. Always will. But visibility isn’t enough, we need action.
• When someone’s identity is questioned — speak up.
• When a space excludes non-binary people — challenge it.
• When a friend comes out — stand beside them.
Nobody:
Me: Nothing beats a jet2 holiday and right now you can save £50 per person. that's £200 off for a family of 4. we've got millions of free child place holidays available with 22kg of baggage included. book now with jet2holidays. package holidays you can trust!
Me: Nothing beats a jet2 holiday and right now you can save £50 per person. that's £200 off for a family of 4. we've got millions of free child place holidays available with 22kg of baggage included. book now with jet2holidays. package holidays you can trust!
July 7, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Nobody:
Me: Nothing beats a jet2 holiday and right now you can save £50 per person. that's £200 off for a family of 4. we've got millions of free child place holidays available with 22kg of baggage included. book now with jet2holidays. package holidays you can trust!
Me: Nothing beats a jet2 holiday and right now you can save £50 per person. that's £200 off for a family of 4. we've got millions of free child place holidays available with 22kg of baggage included. book now with jet2holidays. package holidays you can trust!
The Godfather movies. Just 🩲
Name a Film Everyone loves except You.
July 6, 2025 at 12:52 AM
The Godfather movies. Just 🩲
Happy Pride. Another successful march done with @lgbthero.org.uk
July 5, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Happy Pride. Another successful march done with @lgbthero.org.uk