These organisations offer advice, support and services for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.
Outhouse East
Outhouse East is a registered charity seeking to offer support and information to the LGBT people of Essex based in Colchester Town Centre. They provide a range of services and groups free of charge from counselling to education workshops.
LGBT Foundation
LGBT Foundation is a national charity delivering advice, support and information services to LGBT communities.
Helpline 0345 3 30 30 30 (open weekdays 9am until 9pm and weekends 10am to 6pm)
Email helpline@lgbt.foundation (emails are replied to within 10 working days)
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline
Switchboard provides a one-stop listening service for LGBT+ people on the phone, by email and through Instant Messaging (IM).
Helpline 0300 330 0630 (open 10:00 to 22:00 everyday)
Email chris@switchboard.lgbt (emails are typically replied to within 72 hours)
IM Chat available from 11:00 at switchboard.lgbt
Gendered Intelligence
Gendered Intelligence runs youth groups in London, Leeds and Bristol for trans, non-binary and questioning young people. It also runs a peer-led support group in London for people aged 18 to 30.
Mermaids
The charity Mermaids work to raise awareness about gender nonconformity in children and young people. They provide lots of useful information on their website for young people, and their families, around gender.
GIRES
Gender Identity Research & Education Society AKA GIRES is a UK wide organisation whose purpose is to improve the lives of trans and gender diverse people of all ages, including those who are non-binary and non-gender.
Stonewall
Provides a range of resources to support people identifying as LGBT+, advice for parents, and works with businesses and institutions to create inclusive workplaces and working with schools to promote inclusion.
Albert Kennedy Trust
The Albert Kennedy Trust provides support for LGBT+ young people who are homeless or living in a hostile home environment.
Mind LGBTQ
UK mental health charity Mind has a specific section for LGBTQ people, where you can access information about mental health support.
Gender Agenda
Gender Agenda exists to raise awareness and to train/consult/educate on LGBTIQ issues particularly on Trans, Intersex and Non-Binary identities in the UK, as well as offer legal advice to individuals.
Services Offered: LGBT DASV, Trans & Gender Awareness Training for Public and Private Sector, Transition at Work Plans, Legal Discrimination advice, Gendered facilities access advice, Equality Act 2010 interpretation & implementation, Hate Crime campaigns & advice, Diversity Awareness.
Outdoor Lads
Outdoor Lads runs a range of sociable outdoor activities for gay, bi and trans men right across the UK and further afield – activity based things like hiking, climbing, camping, biking, canoeing, scrambling, running and sailing, as well as purely social events.
Just Like Us
Just Like Us is an LGBT+ charity aiming to empower young people to be role models championing LGBT+ equality at school and work.
This list is not exhaustive. To find more organisations that offer LGBT support, visit Consortium LGBT’s member’s directory.
