Naz

What Naz does

Naz Project London (operating as NAZ) is a UK registered charity (No. 1014056) headquartered at 30 Black's Road, Hammersmith, London. The organisation provides sexual health, HIV support, counselling, and wellbeing services targeted specifically at LGBTQ+ communities and Global Majority populations (Black African, Caribbean, Latin American, South Asian, and other ethnic minority groups) across London. Its service portfolio centres on four core lines — HIV Care & Support, Community Programmes, Counselling & Wellbeing, and Policy & Advocacy — augmented by specialist sub-brands including the Global HIV Collaborative, "It's About Time" sexual health clinic, Cherish Hounslow, Project NextGen (youth-led RSE), DOST, No More Silence, Joyful Noise Choir, Positive Touch, and the NAZ Latina programme for Spanish-speaking clients. Distribution is direct (Hammersmith HQ plus London-wide outreach) and channel-based (community venues, partner sites, online referrals).

The organisation is funded entirely through charitable donations, grants, and corporate philanthropy rather than fees for service; services are free at the point of use. Funders disclosed include the National Lottery Community Fund, Gilead Sciences, AbbVie, Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, Henry Smith Charity, Big Issue, Screwfix, Bentley, the Daisy Trust, the George Michael Fund, Pignatelli, Talent Fund, ICross, and NHS Ealing Borough. Operational partnerships with Brent Mosque, Willesden Pakistani Community Centre, Muslim Hands, and ADRA underpin a weekly culturally-appropriate food drop; a co-produced research partnership with UCL's Community Research Initiative ran November 2024 through May 2025.

There is no proprietary technology stack disclosed; the "platform" is community trust, multilingual staff, and a curated partner network. No revenue, headcount, or financials are disclosed in source materials, and the organisation is not publicly traded. Strategic emphasis is on culturally-specific service delivery and policy influence rather than product or technology development.

Name

Naz

Legal name

Naz Project London

Website

https://naz.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Naz Project London (NAZ) is a Hammersmith-based UK charity delivering sexual health, HIV support, counselling, and wellbeing services to LGBTQ+ and Global Majority communities across London, funded by charitable donations, grants, and corporate philanthropy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services (HIV and Sexual Health)

NAICS

Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Social Assistance (624), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disease-Specific Global Initiatives (HIV/TB/Malaria/NTDs) (HLAJAOAE)

Keywords

• Sexual health services
• HIV support services
• LGBTQ community health
• Counselling psychotherapy
• Community health outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Hammersmith

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Funding: NAZ is primarily funded through donations, charitable grants, and institutional funding from trusts, foundations, and corporate donors. The organisation receives support from entities such as the National Lottery Community Fund, Gilead Sciences, AbbVie, and various charitable trusts (Big Issue, Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, Henry Smith Charity). This funding supports operational costs and service delivery.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Naz Project London is a registered charity (No. 1014056) delivering free sexual health, HIV care and support, counselling, and community wellbeing services directly to LGBTQ+ and Global Majority communities across London. Its core offerings include HIV casework and referrals, culturally-specific counselling and psychotherapy, tailored community programmes, weekly food and essentials provision, and policy/advocacy work to address systemic sexual health inequalities.

Product overview

NAZ Project London is a charity organization offering a portfolio of integrated services focused on sexual health, HIV support, and wellbeing for LGBTQ+ and Global Majority communities. The core service offerings include HIV Care & Support (providing casework and referrals), Community Programmes (tailored support services), Counselling & Wellbeing (psychotherapy for sexuality/relationships/sexual health issues), and Policy & Advocacy (influencing sexual health policy). These core services are supplemented by specialized programmes such as Project NextGen (youth-led sex education), the Global HIV Collaborative, "It's About Time" Clinic, Cherish Hounslow, DOST, No More Silence, Kali Kiss, Joyful Noise Choir, and Positive Touch. The organization also operates annual events including nOSCARS awards and 10/10, and delivered COVID-19 emergency response services including food provision and case support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Project NextGen: Youth-focused sexual health and wellbeing programme
• Global HIV Collaborative
• It's About Time Clinic
• Cherish Hounslow
• DOST
• No More Silence
• Kali Kiss
• Joyful Noise Choir
• Positive Touch
• nOSCARS
• 10/10
• What We're Fighting For
• Gospel According to HIV
• My Message To You

Products and services

• HIV Care & Support Service Dedicated service enabling people to accept their HIV diagnosis and live life to its fullest, providing casework, referrals, and ongoing support for people living with HIV.
• Community Programmes Range of tailored programmes creating a safe and supportive community for LGBTQ+ and Global Majority communities, addressing diverse needs through events, advocacy campaigns, and peer support.
• Counselling & Wellbeing Counselling and psychotherapy services for those experiencing difficulties with their sexuality, relationships, and sexual health.
• Policy & Advocacy Influencing policy and practice to address the sexual health inequalities faced by LGBTQ+ and Global Majority communities.
• Project NextGen Youth work stream focusing on relationships and sex education led by young people, for young people. Includes peer-led research, university outreach, and co-produced reports on sexual and mental health challenges.
• Global HIV Collaborative Collaborative initiative addressing HIV at a global scale, connecting NAZ's community-led approach with broader international efforts.
• "It's About Time" Clinic Sexual health clinic service delivering testing and sexual health support to target communities.
• Cherish Hounslow Local health initiative in the Hounslow area providing HIV support to the local community.
• DOST Community outreach programme reaching underserved communities through partner-led engagement.
• No More Silence Campaign to break the silence around sexual health issues within target communities.
• Joyful Noise Choir

Quantifiable outcome

• 301 service users living with HIV contacted within 72 hours during COVID-19 lockdown
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Willesden Pakistani Community CentresupportingOthersCommunity partner supporting the weekly culturally-appropriate food drop to NAZ clients across London during COVID-19 and beyond. Provides venue and community network access.
• Brent MosquesupportingOthersCommunity partner supporting the weekly culturally-appropriate food drop to NAZ clients across London. Collaborates in providing food provisions to underserved communities.
• Muslim HandssupportingOthersCharitable organisation providing food support for the weekly culturally-appropriate food drops to NAZ clients across London.
• Adventist Development Relief Agency (A.D.R.A.)supportingOthersInternational humanitarian organisation supporting the weekly culturally-appropriate food drop programme for NAZ clients across London.
• UCL Community Research InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership with University College London's Community Research Initiative. From November 2024 – May 2025, worked with students on Project NextGen exploring sexual health and mental health challenges in university contexts, resulting in a co-produced research report.
• NHS Ealing BoroughsupportingOthersNHS Ealing Borough is a funding partner supporting NAZ's operations and service delivery to communities in the Ealing area.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Prepster: UK community-led PrEP advocacy and education organisation. Adjacent to NAZ's sexual health remit and shares a community-led peer ethos, but is narrower in scope (PrEP-focused) and digital-first.

Direct peers

• Positively UK: London-based charity providing peer-led support, advocacy, and wellbeing services for people living with HIV. Closely comparable to NAZ in mission, service model (peer support + counselling + advocacy), and beneficiary population.
• African Health Policy Network: UK charity advocating for and supporting the health of African and Global Majority communities, including HIV. Comparable to NAZ's focus on Global Majority populations and culturally-specific health interventions.
• Spectra: London-based charity providing sexual health, HIV prevention, and wellbeing services to LGBTQ+ and marginalised communities. Direct overlap with NAZ on community-led sexual health delivery in London.
• Terrence Higgins Trust: The UK's largest HIV charity, providing HIV testing, support, and advocacy nationally. Directly comparable to NAZ as a HIV-focused charity serving affected communities, though operating at significantly greater national scale.
• METRO Charity: London-based charity delivering sexual health, HIV support, and wellbeing services, particularly for LGBTQ+ communities. Overlaps directly with NAZ's LGBTQ+ sexual health remit and London geographic footprint.
• Sophia Forum: UK charity focused on women and HIV, including Black African and other Global Majority women. Directly comparable to NAZ in addressing HIV among underserved women from marginalised communities.

Regional players

• Sahir House: Liverpool-based HIV charity providing support, information, and advocacy across the North West of England. Comparable to NAZ in mission (HIV support + community programmes + advocacy) but operates in a distinct UK region.
• Waverley Care: Scotland-based HIV and hepatitis C charity delivering support and prevention services. Comparable to NAZ in HIV community-service mission but operates as a regional player across Scotland rather than London.

Broad incumbents

• National AIDS Trust: UK-wide HIV policy and campaigning charity. Comparable to NAZ in HIV focus but operates as a broader policy/incumbent rather than a direct service provider at community level.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nazprojectldn
• Facebookfacebook.com/NazProjectLondon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/naz-project-london
• Instagraminstagram.com/nazprojectlondon
• TikToktiktok.com/@nazprojectlondon

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