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Other LGBT+ Groups

South West

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Communi-T

Communi-T is an 18+ social group for trans, non-binary and gender questioning individuals in the Bournemouth area.

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Chrysalis

Chrysalis provides support for trans people, their families and close friends. They run 18+ groups in Bournemouth,

Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, and Fareham.

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Ricochet

Ricochet is a support group for the families and friends of lesbian, gay, and bisexual people based in Hamworthy, Poole.

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MindOut

MindOut is a group for LGBTQ+ people experiencing mental health issues. They run a groups in Bournemouth and Weymouth.

Weymouth Gay Group. Friendship, chat, support, food, drinks and a laugh! Meeting up weekly

Weymouth Gay Group

Weymouth Gay Group is an 18+ social group for gay and bisexual men that meet once a week in Weymouth.

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2BU Somerset

2BU Somerset is a group for LGBT+ young people to access support in Somerset.

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X-plore Youth Group

X-Plore runs two youth groups for young people in Devon who are LGBT+.

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Kushbai

Kushbai is a group of Torbay LGBTQ young people coming together to socialise and make friends.

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OUT Youth Group

OUT Youth provides a safe, friendly and welcoming environment for LGBT+ young people in Plymouth and the surrounding area.

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YAY Cornwall

YAY! Cornwall is a youth group for LGBT+ young people up to the age of 25 who live, work or who are visiting, at school or college in Cornwall.

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Freedom

Freedom is OTR's sexuality and gender identity support, running youth groups in Bristol. 

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Gendered Intelligence

Gendered Intelligence is a charity that works with supporting young trans people under the age of 21. They run youth groups in in London, Leeds and Bristol.

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LGBT+ SPACE

Youth groups for young LGBT+ people aged 13-21 in the Bath and North East Somerset area.

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GAY-GLOS

GAY-GLOS runs a social group in Gloucester for 14-18 year old LGBT+ young people.

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Out of The Can

Out of The Can runs weekly and free LGBT+ youth groups in Swindon for 13-19 year olds.

South East

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Breakout Youth

Breakout Youth offers LGBT+ support for 11-21 year olds in Southampton, Basingstoke, Romsey, Andover, New Forest and Isle of White. 

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Allsorts Youth Project

Allsorts Youth Project listens to, supports & connects children & young people under 26 who are LGBT+ or unsure in Brighton. 

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Some People

Some People is a social and support group for young people aged 14 – 19 years who identify as LGBT+ or questioning in East Sussex.

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Y Services

Y Services LGBT+ projects provide a safe, comfortable space where young people who identify as LGBT+ in Fareham, Gosport and Havant.

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Chrysalis

Chrysalis provides support for trans people & their families and close friends. They run 18+ groups in Bournemouth,

Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, and Fareham.

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Topaz

Topaz is a safe space for young people (13-19) who are LGBT+ in Oxford to explore their feelings and gain a better understanding of themselves.

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Twister

Twister is a youth group for young people aged 14-19 who are LGBT+ or are
questioning their gender or sexuality in Surrey.

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METRO

METRO run numerous support services for LGBT+ people in the UK in the South East and London. 

London

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METRO

METRO run numerous support services for LGBT+ people in the UK in the South East and London. 

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Gendered Intelligence

Gendered Intelligence is a charity that works with supporting young trans people under the age of 21. They run youth groups in in London, Leeds and Bristol.

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Mosaic

Mosaic is London's hub for LGBT+ young people. They provide youth groups, mentoring, training and exclusive events.

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London Friend

London Friend is the UK's oldest LGBT charity dedicated to the health and mental well-being of the LGBT community in and around London.

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elop

elop is a holistic lesbian and gay centre that offers a range of social, emotional and support services to LGBT+ communities, and core services include counselling and young people’s services.

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Project Indigo

Project Indigo is an LGBTQ youth group and counselling service in Hackney for young LGBTQ people or for people who are questioning their sexual or gender identity.

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Free2B

Free2B provide 1:1 and group support for LGBT+ young people, based in a number of schools across Wandsworth and Merton and we also support young people in community settings.

East of England

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Evolve

Evolve run group sessions for 11-25 year olds who are transgender, intersex, genderqueer and gender-questioning young people in Norwich.

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BLAH LGBT+ Youth

BLAH LGBT+ Youth project provides support for young LGBT+ and questioning people under 25.
They run 4 youth groups in Norwich, Great Yarmouth, Breckland and West Norfolk.

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The KiteTrust

The Kite Trust are Cambridgeshire’s leading organisation working with LGBT+ young people. They offer social groups, one to one support and skill development.

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Outreach Youth

Outreach Youth offers LGBT+ youth groups and one to one support for young people aged under 25 across Suffolk. 

East Midlands

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Arklow LGBT

Arklow LGBT Support Group is a group for LGBT young people to meet other young people, make friends, talk about things important to them and have fun! 

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South Derbyshire LGBT+ Youth Group

South Derbyshire LGBT+ Youth Group is a safe space for LGBT+ people aged 13-19 to get together and socialise, with activities and supervision and support of staff and trained volunteers.

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Leicester LGBT Centre

Leicester LGBT Centre is a voluntary organisation established to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

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The LGBT+ Service Nottinghamshire

The LGBT+ Service Nottinghamshire provide a range of specialist services for children and young people aged 11-25 who identify as LGBT+.

West Midlands

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XYZ Youth Group

The XYZ youth group meets weekly in Shropshire for LGBT+ young people aged up to 18. They have groups in Telford, Oswestry and Shrewsbury on different Saturday afternoons.

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Proud Youth

Proud Youth runs drop-ins for LGBT+ people aged under 25. The drop-ins are a place to relax, be yourself, meet new people, and get some advice and support to if you need it.

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Galaxy

Galaxy is a youth group in

Stoke-on-Trent for people aged 13-18 who identify as LGBT, or people questioning their sexuality or gender. 

Wales

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Trans*Form Cymru Steering Group

Youth Cymru is a charity supporting young people across Wales. Trans*Form Cymru Steering Group is for those who identify as trans, gender variant or questioning for 11-25 year olds.

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Good Vibes

GoodVibes is an LGBT+ and allies youth forum and support group for those aged 11-25 in Swansea. It is a place to meet other young people, participate in activities and be active for LGBT+ rights.

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Viva

Viva provides Youth groups and support for young people aged 14 to 25 identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or those who aren’t sure yet.

Yorkshire and the Humber

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Gendered Intelligence

Gendered Intelligence is a charity that works with supporting young trans people under the age of 21. They run youth groups in in London, Leeds and Bristol.

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SAYiT

SAYiT are an LGBT+ young people and sexual health/HIV charity and our core function is to transform the lives of LGBT+ young people and young people affected by HIV, up to the age of 25.

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Yorkshire MESMAC

Yorkshire MESMAC provides a range of services across Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Rotherham, York, North Yorkshire and Hull for LGBT+ people and those affected by HIV.

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Out 2 18

Out 2 18 is an LGBT+ group for young people aged 13 to 18. It is run through the Leeds City Council Youth Service.

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Transtastic

Transtastic is a trans youth group for people aged 13 to 18 years old who identify as trans. It is run through the Leeds City Council Youth Services.

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Step Out

Step Out is a group for any LGBT+ young people aged 13-16 to meet up in a safe space, be themselves, make friends and have fun.

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Identity

Identity is an LGBTQ group situated in the Halifax/Calderdale area,offers confidential support and advice to all young people aged 12-18 years regarding sexual and gender identity.

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Sound

Sound is a group in Bradford for young LGBT* people between 13-19 years old. It is a safe, confidential and supportive place where you can meet other young people. 

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North West

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The Proud Trust

The Proud Trust is an organisation that helps LGBT+ young people empower themselves, they run a number of LGBT+ youth groups across Greater Manchester.

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Work it Out

Work it Out is a group open to all young people from across Lancashire and beyond if needed. The group is for 15-25 year olds to have a safe place to meet.

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BYOU+

BYOU+ is an LGBTQ+ community organisation based in the Wigan Borough. Their aim is to provide an array of services such as social groups, support and training.

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Knowsley Youth Mutual

Knowsley Youth Mutual  deliver LGBT+ services in Knowsley. The service provides confidential, group work and one 2 one support for all young people between the ages of 11 - 19.

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Over The Rainbow

Over The Rainbow is a social support group for LGBT young people. Make new friends in a safe space with workshops, information and support.

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Utopia

Utopia LGBT+ Youth Group is a youth club for LGBT+ young people for people aged 15-19 in Macclesfield.

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URPotential

URPotential run LGBT+ youth groups for those aged 13-25 in Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre. They additionally offer specific trans support and family support.

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Flutterbys

Flutterbys is a group that has been created to support the whole family of young people that are experiencing difficulties surrounding gender identity.

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 Furness LGBTQ+ Youth Group

Furness LGBTQ+ Youth Group in Cumbria. It is a chance to get together to meet new people in a safe environment. 

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Pride in North Cumbria

Pride in North Cumbria is a charity based in Carlisle that provides social and support services to LGBT+ people, aged between 13 and 25 years.

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North East

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Hart Gables

Hart Gables currently run three LGB and T support groups in Hartlepool, Stockton, and Middlesbrough.

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MESMAC North East

MESMAC North East works throughout the North East of England with gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men to increase the range of choices open to them.

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Ours/Us/We

Ours/Us/We is an LGBTQ+ Arts group for anyone 14-21 years old to come and try new art forms in a safe space. The group takes place in South Shields.

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LGBT Hexham

LGBT Hexham is all about giving LGBT+ people in Hexham and the surrounding area a space to feel supported and safe.

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Scotland

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LGBT Youth Scotland

LGBT Youth Scotland is Scotland’s national charity for LGBTI young people, working with 13–25 year olds across the country.

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Ireland

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Non-Binary Northern Ireland

Non-Binary Northern Ireland is a community group for people living in Northern Ireland who identify outside of the gender binary. 

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Cara-Friend

Cara-Friend provide regional LGBTQ+ youth groups across Northern Ireland for those aged 12-25.

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The Rainbow Project

The Rainbow Project is a health organisation that works to improve the physical, mental & emotional health and well-being of LGBT+ people in Northern Ireland.

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BeLonG To

BeLonG To Youth Services is the national organisation supporting LGBTI+ young people in Ireland. Their youth groups are run across Dublin.

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Belfast Trans Resource Centre

The Belfast Trans Resource Centre is a community hub for trans, non-binary and questioning people and their families and friends in the Belfast area.

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