🌈 Support

This page is a curated list of trusted organisations that support LGBTQ+ individuals across the UK. Whether you’re looking for helplines, safe spaces, mental health support, or legal guidance, the following resources are here to help.


πŸ“ž Helplines & Immediate Support

Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline

πŸ“ Nationwide
☎️ 0300 330 0630
🌐 switchboard.lgbt
Confidential support, listening service and resources from volunteers who identify as LGBTQ+.

MindOut

πŸ“ Brighton-based, but UK-wide support
🌐 mindout.org.uk
Mental health services run by and for LGBTQ+ people, including online chat support.


🧠 Mental Health & Wellbeing

LGBT Foundation

πŸ“ Manchester & nationwide
🌐 lgbt.foundation
Health and wellbeing support, including sexual health services, counselling, and peer support groups.

Stonewall

πŸ“ UK-wide
🌐 stonewall.org.uk
Policy, education, and advocacy charity offering toolkits, training and community resources.


πŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ Trans & Non-Binary Support

Gendered Intelligence

πŸ“ London-based, national reach
🌐 genderedintelligence.co.uk
Support for trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse people, with youth programmes and workshops.

Mermaids

πŸ“ UK-wide
🌐 mermaidsuk.org.uk
Support for transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people, and their families.


πŸ“š Community & Social Support

The Proud Trust

πŸ“ North West England
🌐 theproudtrust.org
LGBTQ+ youth organisation running support groups and education programmes.

Opening Doors

πŸ“ London & virtual
🌐 openingdoors.lgbt
UK’s largest charity for LGBTQ+ people over 50, tackling loneliness and isolation.


πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Family & Parent Support

FFLAG (Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)

πŸ“ UK-wide
🌐 fflag.org.uk
A national voluntary organisation dedicated to supporting parents and families of LGBTQ+ individuals. They offer resources, peer support, and advocacy for family acceptance and understanding.


βš–οΈ Legal & Advocacy

Galop

πŸ“ UK-wide
🌐 galop.org.uk
Support for LGBTQ+ people experiencing abuse or hate crime, with legal advocacy and helplines.

TransActual UK

🌐 transactual.org.uk
Run by the trans community, for the trans community – advocating for rights, accurate information, and systemic change.


🧭 Find More Local Support

  • Check local council websites or NHS LGBTQ+ pages
  • Look for LGBTQ+ community centres in your area
  • Visit LGBT Consortium to explore their directory of UK-based member organisations

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