Kultura Równości

What Kultura Równości does

Kultura Równości (legal name: Stowarzyszenie Kultura Równości) is a Polish non-profit association (stowarzyszenie) founded in 2014 in Wrocław, operating as a community-led NGO serving the LGBT+ population of Lower Silesia. The organization emerged from KPH (Kampania Przeciw Homofobii) and Q Alternatywa and operates on a non-hierarchical, consensus-based model with a 3-member Board and a 3-member Supervisory Committee. Its core offerings span community programs, advocacy, and education: the annual Wrocławski Marsz Równości (Equality March, 18th edition scheduled for May 30, 2026), the WroPRIDE Wrocławski Festiwal Dumy (multi-week pride festival launched in 2023, drawing ~15,000 participants in 2022 and 2023), and Równe Miejsce – Centrum LGBT+ Wrocław, a 40m2 non-commercial community center operating since June 2018 as the first and longest-running open LGBT+ center in Poland. The portfolio also includes free psychological and legal aid, the Mieszkanie LGBT+ emergency housing project (since March 2022), the Pokój Interwencyjny intervention room, the Biblioteka LGBT+ Wrocław, the Równe rozmowy podcast, recurring support groups (LesGo, Rainbow Bros, NeuroQueer, Tęczowy Parasol, Transfera, Transparent), and diversity training for businesses and schools delivered in Polish and English.

The organization's revenue model is multi-stream and primarily non-commercial. Individual donations are accepted via PayPal and bank transfer in PLN and EUR, and the organization participates in Poland's 1.5% income tax designation program (KRS 0000507234). Since 2025, Równe Miejsce is co-financed from the municipal budget of Gmina Wrocław, and the organization has historically received project grants from the Stefan Batory Foundation through the 'Demokracja w Działaniu' program financed by EEA and Norway Grants. Additional grant funding flows from the 'Aktywni Obywatele – Fundusz Krajowy' program and from international partners including FRI Norway. Corporate and school training programs (Szkolenia LGBT+ dla biznesu, Szkolenia dla szkół i instytucji, WenDo and Warsztaty ODWAGI! workshops) generate a modest fee-based revenue stream alongside the grant-funded core. All services to beneficiaries are free of charge, and the organization reaches its audience through organic social media (Facebook, Instagram), its website, the Równe Miejsce drop-in space, and the high-visibility Equality March and WroPRIDE events, which also generate earned media coverage.

Name

Kultura Równości

Legal name

Stowarzyszenie Kultura Równości

Website

https://kulturarownosci.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kultura Równości is a Polish non-profit association founded in 2014 in Wrocław that serves the LGBT+ community of Lower Silesia through community programming, free psychological and legal aid, the Równe Miejsce community center, the annual Equality March, WroPRIDE festival, and corporate and school diversity training, funded by grants, donations, and municipal co-financing.

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Product category

Civil Society / LGBT+ Community Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy Organizations (BPAGAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• LGBT+ community services
• Anti-discrimination training
• Diversity education
• Civil society advocacy
• Community center operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Wrocław

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual donations and contributions: The organization accepts donations from individuals via PayPal and bank transfer (Polish zloty and Euro accounts). It also participates in Poland's 1.5% tax designation program, inviting supporters to donate 1.5% of their income tax to the organization (KRS 0000507234).
2. Municipal public funding (Gmina Wrocław): Since 2025, Równe Miejsce – Centrum LGBT+ Wrocław is co-financed from the funds of Gmina Wrocław (the City of Wrocław). The organization also receives grants and project funding from the city for specific programs.
3. Project grants from foundations and international donors: The organization receives grants from foundations such as Fundacja im. Stefana Batorego (Stefan Batory Foundation) through programs like 'Demokracja w Działaniu' financed by EEA and Norway Grants, as well as funding from Amna project for supporting LGBT+ people from Ukraine, and other international donors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kultura Równości is a Polish non-profit association (stowarzyszenie) that provides free LGBT+ community support, anti-discrimination education, and advocacy services in Wrocław and Lower Silesia. Its core deliverables include the Równe Miejsce community center (the first and longest-running open LGBT+ center in Poland), the annual Wrocławski Marsz Równości equality march and WroPRIDE festival, free psychological counseling and legal aid, crisis/emergency housing (Mieszkanie LGBT+), and corporate, school, and institutional diversity/anti-discrimination training.

Product overview

Kultura Równości is an NGO, not a technology company, offering a portfolio of community programs and services. The core offerings include the Wrocławski Marsz Równości (annual pride march) and WroPRIDE Wrocławski Festiwal Dumy (pride festival). These are supported by Równe Miejsce – Centrum LGBT+ Wrocław, Poland's first and longest-running open LGBT+ community center, which houses the Biblioteka LGBT+ Wrocław (library) and serves as a hub for support groups and events. The organization provides educational services through Szkolenia LGBT+ dla biznesu (business training) and Szkolenia dla szkół i instytucji (school/institution training), along with personal development workshops including Warsztaty WenDo (self-defense) and Warsztaty ODWAGI! (assertiveness). Direct support services include Pomoc psychologiczna (psychological help), Pomoc prawna (legal help), and Mieszkanie LGBT+ (emergency housing). All services are non-commercial, community-focused initiatives.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Brands

• Równe Miejsce – Centrum LGBT+ Wrocław: The first and longest-running open LGBT+ community center in Poland, providing a safe 40m2 non-commercial space for the LGBT+ community in Wrocław.
• WroPRIDE Wrocławski Festiwal Dumy
• Wrocławski Marsz Równości

Products and services

• Wrocławski Marsz Równości (Wrocław Equality March) Annual LGBT+ equality march held in Wrocław; the largest LGBT+ pride event in the city. The 15th and 14th editions (2023 and 2022) drew approximately 15,000 participants each, and the 13th (2021) drew over 12,000. Held under Honorary Patronage of the President of Wrocław and the European Commission Representation in Poland.
• WroPRIDE Wrocławski Festiwal Dumy (Wrocław Pride Festival) Multi-week annual pride festival featuring queer cultural events, talks, workshops, and community celebrations held across multiple venues in Wrocław (BWA Studio, Surowiec, Dobre Pole City Bar, LacrimaDisangue, Teatr Dialogu, Centrum Na Przedmieściu, Kino Nowe Horyzonty, and others).
• Równe Miejsce – Centrum LGBT+ Wrocław A 40m2 safe, non-commercial community space at ul. Kniaziewicza 28/2, Wrocław, open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 15:00–19:00. Serves as the hub for drop-in visits, support group meetings, event coordination, and the LGBT+ Library. Co-occupied with the Polish Pensioners' Association.
• Szkolenia LGBT+ dla biznesu (LGBT+ Training for Business) Diversity management and anti-discrimination training program for corporations, covering LGBT+ basics, allyship, transgender workplace inclusion, inclusive language, and diversity in families. Available in Polish and English, delivered both in-person and online. Supports companies preparing for equal-opportunity certification and serves the Proud@Work Wrocław corporate network.
• Szkolenia dla szkół i instytucji (Training for Schools and Institutions) Anti-discrimination and diversity training and workshops for schools and public institutions. Includes the 'School Without Homophobia' program supporting teachers in responding to hate-motivated violence, basic LGBT+ concepts education, school-policy support, coming out support in school settings, and gender equality plan (GEP) guidance.
• Pomoc psychologiczna (Psychological Support) Free psychological support services for LGBT+ individuals, delivered at the Równe Miejsce community center. Includes individual consultations and group psychological support sessions.
• Pomoc prawna (Legal Aid) Free legal assistance for LGBT+ individuals facing discrimination or legal issues related to their identity or family situation.
• Mieszkanie LGBT+ (LGBT+ Housing / Crisis Housing) Emergency housing program launched in March 2022 that provides short-term accommodation and support for LGBT+ individuals who have lost their housing or are in crisis. Delivered in collaboration with Nomada Stowarzyszenie and Hulajpole Squat Wrocław.
• Grupy wsparcia (Support Groups) Recurring peer support groups hosted at Równe Miejsce, including LesGo (women loving women), Rainbow Bros (gay men), NeuroQueer (neurodivergent LGBT+ people), Tęczowy Parasol (LGBT+ youth), Transfera (trans and non-binary people), and Transparent (parents of trans individuals).
• Warsztaty WenDo (WenDo Workshops) Self-defense and assertiveness training method for women and LGBT+ people, including trans men and non-binary individuals. Delivered by certified WenDo trainer Anna Smarzyński (Anna Przybysz-Smarzyński).
• Warsztaty ODWAGI! (Courage Workshops) Weekend self-defense and assertiveness workshops for queer people, covering physical self-defense, boundary setting, and expressing opinions.
• Biblioteka LGBT+ Wrocław (LGBT+ Library of Wrocław) LGBT+ library housed within Równe Miejsce, offering current and archival issues of 'Replika' magazine and queer literature for community borrowing and reference.
• Równe rozmowy – podcast Podcast series discussing diversity, queer culture, workplace inclusion, and LGBT+ topics in Wrocław. Episodes are published on the organization's website and via streaming platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~15,000 participants per Equality March (2022 and 2023 editions)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• Proud@Work Wrocław networkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Kultura Równości organizes and supports the Proud@Work network — a community of LGBT+ employees in Wrocław corporations. The organization conducts quarterly corporate meetings ('tęczowe korpomeetings') and provides training and resources to corporate partners. The network creates a bridge between the LGBT+ community and the corporate sector, building workplace inclusion.
• Nomada Stowarzyszenie and Hulajpole Squat WrocławmoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Kultura Równości partnered with Nomada Association and Hulajpole Squat Wrocław to establish the Pokój Interwencyjny (Intervention Room), a safe space for LGBT+ individuals in crisis. This collaborative project provides short-term emergency accommodation and support for community members facing housing instability or crisis situations.
• Koalicja Miast Maszerujących (Coalition of Marching Cities)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Kultura Równości co-founded and hosts activities of the Koalicja Miast Maszerujących, a national coalition of Polish organizations that organize Equality Marches. The coalition conducts annual congresses, shares best practices, and coordinates national-level advocacy. The organization served as host of the V Congress in Wrocław.
• FRI – The Norwegian Organization for Sexual and Gender DiversitymoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Kultura Równości has an international partnership with FRI Norway (The Norwegian Organization for Sexual and Gender Diversity). The organizations have conducted online meetings and study visits (including a trip to Oslo in March-April 2022) as part of the 'Lokalna sieć na rzecz akceptacji osób LGBT+' project, fostering cross-border knowledge exchange on LGBT+ advocacy.
• Amna project / Ukrainian LGBT+ supportmoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Kultura Równości participates in the Amna project, a support initiative for LGBT+ people from Ukraine. The organization conducts friendly meetings for Ukrainian LGBT+ people, psychological support groups, and provides assistance to refugees who fled the war. The project addresses the compounded vulnerability of LGBT+ individuals seeking refuge from the conflict in Ukraine.
• Lokalna: sieć na rzecz akceptacji osób LGBT+ networkmoderateStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021A national network of local organizations, groups, and informal initiatives working on LGBT+ acceptance across Polish regions. Kultura Równości coordinates the network as part of the 'Aktywni Obywatele – Fundusz Krajowy' program. The network conducts training, local actions, and advocacy across multiple cities including Legnica, Kalisz, Opole, Jelenia Góra, and Gorzów Wielkopolski.
• Gmina Wrocław (City of Wrocław)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2018Since June 2018, Kultura Równości has partnered with the City of Wrocław to operate Równe Miejsce – Centrum LGBT+ Wrocław. From 2025, the center is co-financed from municipal funds. The city provides institutional support, and a member of the organization co-chairs the Municipal Council for Equal Treatment (Rada ds. Równego Traktowania) appointed by the President of Wrocław.
• Polski Związek Emerytów i Rencistów (Polish Pensioners' Association)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Kultura Równości co-occupies its Równe Miejsce space with the Polish Pensioners' Association at ul. Kniaziewicza 28/2. The shared-building arrangement allows the organization to maintain its community center in a visible, accessible location.
• Fundacja im. Stefana Batorego (Stefan Batory Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017In 2017, Kultura Równości received a grant from the Stefan Batory Foundation under the 'Demokracja w Działaniu' (Democracy in Action) program, financed by EEA and Norway Grants. This grant enabled the establishment of the organization's first office and safe community space at ul. Podwale 36a/5. The foundation has been a key institutional supporter of the organization's establishment and growth.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ILGA-Europe: European regional umbrella organization of ILGA covering 50+ countries, advancing LGBT+ rights through policy advocacy, research, and capacity-building for member NGOs like Kultura Równości. Comparable as a peer funder/convener of Polish LGBT+ organizations, with structural overlap in advocacy priorities.
• Stonewall (UK): The UK's leading LGBT+ rights charity, operating at significantly greater scale with workplace inclusion programs (Diversity Champions), policy advocacy, and community campaigns. Directly comparable to Kultura Równości's Proud@Work corporate training and broader advocacy mission, but with national scope and broader resources.

Direct peers

• Lambda Warszawa: Warsaw-based LGBT+ association operating an LGBT+ community center and providing cultural events, support groups, legal aid, and Pride coordination. Functions as the direct Wrocław-to-Warsaw counterpart to Kultura Równości in Poland's two largest cities.
• Fundacja Trans-Fuzja: Polish foundation focused on transgender rights, providing legal aid, psychological support, advocacy and community resources to trans and non-binary people. Highly comparable to Kultura Równości's Trans-Fera support group, TRANSFERA programming, and overall LGBT+ service model.
• Kampania Przeciw Homofobii (KPH): Poland's largest national LGBT+ rights advocacy organization, founded in 2001. Kultura Równości explicitly emerged from KPH and Q Alternatywa, and both organizations pursue overlapping missions of LGBT+ advocacy, anti-discrimination training, and legal aid across Polish cities.

Regional players

• Fundacja Centrum Edukacji Obywatelskiej: One of Poland's largest civic education NGOs, funded by EEA/Norway Grants and other international donors. Operates in the same Polish grant ecosystem as Kultura Równości and runs school-based civic/diversity programming that partially overlaps with Kultura Równości's anti-discrimination training for schools.

Others

• OutRight Action International: Global LGBT+ human rights organization that funds and partners with local NGOs in restrictive environments, including Poland. Comparable as a thematic peer and a likely donor to organizations like Kultura Równości working on LGBT+ acceptance in Central/Eastern Europe.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kulturarownosci
• Instagraminstagram.com/kultura_rownosci
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kultura-rownosci

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Profiles6 records

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