LGBT support group Over the Rainbow has won the title of Youth Group of the year in the LCR Pride Awards.

Over the Rainbow was established in 2016, and supports any LGBT young person aged 13 to 20, as well as those up to age of 24 for those with additional needs.

Since 2019 the group has had more than 40 attendees and supported countless others.

It allows them to take part in projects that will influence LGBTQ+ awareness and provides them with peer support and friendship and improves confidence.

People say the best thing about the group is the vibe and atmosphere.

It aims to empower its participants, help them realise they are supported, give them a sense of community, and allow them the freedom of expression.

Due to this they beat of competition to be named as the Youth Group of the year at the awards which celebrates Liverpool City Region’s LGBT+ community and its allies.

The awards were held over the weekend at Anfield Stadium.

Andi Herring, LCR Pride Foundation CEO and Founder, said: “It’s been a long wait to get here, but after three years of pandemic-enforced hiatus the LCR Pride Awards really are back with a bang.

“Since our first ceremony in 2019, so much has changed in the world and in the years that we missed countless people and organsations have stepped up for the LGBT+ community. This is all about them and we want to congratulate every single winner and finalist and thank them for their relentless work.”