'I want kids to know that it's okay to be different'

Theo Mayne, star of BBC smash-hit show The Traitors, has joined Angels of Freedom as an LGBTQ+ Advocate.

- by Jennifer Cartwright

Angels of Freedom is a Leeds-based community initiative which aims to reduce isolation, promote safety and build community for LGBTQ+ people in the area.

On Friday nights, they're known for adorning pink high vis jackets and circulating the Freedom Quarter to offer support, signposting and friendly conversations to people on nights out.

Angels of Freedom volunteers also run regular grassroots activities for the LGBTQ+ community and allies including weekly football training and monthly social events.

As an LGBTQ+ Advocate, Leeds-born Theo will contribute to public engagement, awareness campaigns, and community events to promote inclusion and wellbeing.

Theo said: "What really drew me to Angels of Freedom was their hands-on approach - creating spaces where people can connect through things like volunteering, football training, bar scene socials, and wellbeing hubs.