Our Origins

The Haus of Nunsense was founded in 2020 by Sister Alaska Lott and Sister Babeushka, who are both fully professed Sisters and have been active members of the Order of Perpetual Indulgence since 2018. Their aim was to find new ways of working to support the LGBTQ+ community in Scotland, which they sought to achieve through a variety of both digital and offline projects.

By 2024 the Haus was established as a fully-functioning House within the Order, with strong connections with both the local community and like-minded organisations.

Who Are Our Members?

Our membership includes strong representation of the trans and gender non-conforming community, and we’re proud to have created a space in which people of all genders can feel safe and welcome. This translates into the ministry that we perform as a Haus, which includes being active trans activists, highlighting trans issues across all our media, and supporting events that are specifically trans-inclusive. Visit our meet the members page to find out more about us.

What impact does The Haus of Nunsense have in Scotland?

As we exist to support the queer community, we are committed to being as transparent as possible about what activities we get up to as well showcasing the positive impact we have on the queer community across Scotland. Each year we publish an annual report which details what the Haus did from January to December that year which can be read in full here:

Events

  • Attended large events such as DragCon UK and the Edinburgh Fringe.

  • Have attended over 5 Pride events across Scotland, at times speaking on the main stage.

  • Invited as guest speakers for over 2 events, such as TDoV and TDoR.

  • Appeared on 1 radio show discussing issues affecting the community.

Fundraising

  • 150 GBP has been raised and donated to 1 charity organisation.

  • 50 GBP has been donated from Haus members to 2 GoFundMe requests from the community.

  • Carried out 1 event/project to assist in fundraising activities.

  • Multiple fundraising appeals have been shared online to signal boost.

What’s in a Name?

The name of our house reflects our core values and goals. "Haus" refers to the tradition of drag houses (many of whom start their name with ‘Haus of’), which have often become a chosen family for their LGBTQ+ members, offering support and belonging for a community who are often rejected by their biological families. "Nunsense" highlights our dedication to joy as we strive to create a fun, laughter-filled environment where everyone can feel supported and find happiness in living their best lives.

Projects

  • Completed 3 short-term projects that can be seen in detail on Past Projects tab.

  • Over 88 podcast episodes provided by 3 ongoing projects.

  • Over 59 videos provided by 2 ongoing projects on YouTube.

  • Over 45 videos provided by 1 ongoing projects on YouTube.

(The Founders of the Haus)

Community Support

  • Involved in the blessing of 3 queer spaces aross central Scotland.

  • Provided 27 blessings for members of the community, including leading a queer wedding ceremony.

  • Signed over 334 petitions that affect the community.

  • Shared key information from various charities and queer businesses & organisations.