Become a GCN Supporter

GCN has been Ireland’s LGBTQ+ paper of record and a vital resource to inform, educate, platform and connect the community since 1988. As the trading name of the National LGBT Federation, a registered charity (Charity Number: 20034580), we operate on limited funds.

 

Like many organisations, we have been greatly impacted by rising business expenses and the cost of living crisis. These circumstances have made it increasingly challenging to sustain our current print schedule.

 

As we navigate the current media landscape, to ensure the long-term sustainability of GCN, we have made the decision to move from a bimonthly print edition to four editions in 2025. We do not take this decision lightly, but we feel it is essential so we can continue providing a free and reliable platform for LGBTQ+ news.

 

We remain committed to delivering high-quality journalism, celebrating queer culture, and advocating for our community across print, our ever-growing news website and social media channels, as well as events.

 

GCN has always been for the community and by the community. If you value having an independent free LGBTQ+ media resource, please consider supporting GCN by making a donation below. Every donation, no matter how small, is greatly appreciated.

 

Supporting GCN for as little as €1.99 per month will help us continue our work as Ireland’s free, independent LGBTQ+ media. Check out the different options available and consider donating what you can.

 

Thank you,

The GCN Team

Here’s how you can become a GCN supporter:

Why does GCN need your support?

Keeping GCN free of charge is central to our role as a community resource, ensuring we remain a fully accessible service, a place for the community to see itself reflected and celebrated while engaging in the real issues that LGBTQ+ people face today.

Since it was founded over 35 years ago, GCN has expanded from its monthly magazine to becoming Ireland’s free national LGBTQ+ press and a key resource for the community, which includes our news website, health & educational initiatives and campaigns, and live events.

As well as being a hub for every LGBTQ+ community organisation in Ireland that seeks to represent every queer event, group, artist, activist, and community worker in this country, GCN also continues to be a hand that reaches out to marginalised groups, those who are not at the heart of the action, who are isolated and need a connection to their community, fostering a clear sense of diversity and inclusion.

One of the ongoing events we co-host with our voluntary governing board, the National LGBT Federation (NXF), is The GALAs, which celebrates our community, particularly the efforts of individuals and organisations across Ireland who seek to make life better for LGBTQ+ people.

To sustain the vital work that we do, we run a variety of fundraising initiatives, including our much-beloved Big Fat Gay Pub Quiz, and our online store and merchandise line, which launched in 2021. 

But with rising costs in recent years, which has more impact on a not-for-profit organisation like ours, we need your help to continue our work as Ireland’s free, independent LGBTQ+ media.