In the late 2007/2008 The Rainbow Project began researching the needs of Gay and Bisexual Men and Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Women. This began with "Through Our Eyes", a research piece which looked at the perceptions and experiences of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual people towards Homophobic Hate Crime and Policing in Northern Ireland. The report paved the way for the employment of the first staff member who provided services to LGB women and GB men. The Rainbow Project secured funding to provide a Hate Crime Advocate who looks after individuals who have been victims of homophobic or transphobic hate crime or incidents.