Community Groups in London

Monthly meetup group for aromantic and asexual people in London. Hosted at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre in Bankside, providing a social space for the ace and aro community to connect.

Charity supporting LGBTIQ+ people seeking asylum and refugees who have African heritage. Provides safe spaces, community support, and advocacy in London and across the UK.

UK charity supporting LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-25 who are homeless or living in a hostile environment. Provides safe housing, mentoring, and support services. Formerly the Albert Kennedy Trust, headquartered in London with offices across the UK.

Not-for-profit social enterprise run by a volunteer collective of Black gay men. Organises events, discussions, and community building for Black LGBTQI+ people in London, including the Assembly events series and partnerships with other LGBTQ+ organisations.

London's original LGBT+ community chamber choir, formed in 1992. Performs a wide variety of choral music from ABBA to Rachmaninov at venues across London.

Award-winning LGBT+ mental health and wellbeing charity in East London (Walthamstow), offering counselling, support groups, youth services, asylum seeker support, family meetups, and community events since 1995.

A 60-piece, all-genders queer community choir founded in 2017, led by composer Jenny Moore. Sings songs about gender, sexuality, freedom and rage without traditional sheet music or gendered voice parts.

LGBTQ+ humanist group promoting reason, empathy, and inclusion. Part of Humanists UK, campaigning for LGBTQ+ rights from a non-religious perspective and providing community events and discussions in London.

LGBT+ anti-abuse charity supporting victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, and conversion therapy. Runs national helplines and supports LGBTQ+ people with the criminal justice system. Founded in 1982.

Trans-led charity that aims to improve the lives of trans and non-binary people in the UK. Runs youth groups, arts programmes, creative workshops, mentoring, and peer support for young trans people in London (based in Camden).

UK registered charity for LGBTQI+ Muslims, providing support, education, and social groups in London and across the UK. Campaigns for visibility and social justice for queer Muslims, runs monthly meetups, game nights, and religious discussions.

Supports LGBTQ+ Muslim people, their families and friends, providing a safe space, support network, and monthly meetings in London. Promotes Islamic values of peace, social justice, and tolerance.

Queer and trans inclusive mosque community without a building, holding events online and in-person. Provides a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ Muslims and allies to practice their faith in an inclusive environment. Primarily serves people aged 21+.

Network of LGBT+ employee networks from financial services and professional services firms, formed in 2002. Organises networking events, sponsors LGBTQ+ film screenings, and promotes best practices for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the financial sector.

Inter-organisational forum for LGBTQ+ networks in law firms and the legal sector. Founded in 2008, provides monthly networking meetings, events, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ inclusion and diversity across the UK legal profession.

Network of Pride networks working together to build a more LGBTQ+ inclusive media industry. Provides networking events, social meetups, and professional connections for LGBTQ+ people and allies working in media, including freelancers, contractors, and employees.

Cross-industry professional network encouraging LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion in the UK technology sector. Hosts networking events, panels, and workshops connecting LGBTQ+ tech professionals in London and across the UK.

Social group for Jewish LGBTQ+ people in London. Primarily social rather than religious, with most events following Progressive/Reform traditions while welcoming Orthodox members. Holds regular meetups and community events.

The longest established national social organisation for lesbians in the UK. Open to any woman over 16 who identifies as lesbian, organising social and cultural events locally and nationally including pub nights, theatre trips, walks, and parties.

National membership organisation supporting the development of LGBTQ+ groups, projects, and organisations across the UK. Provides training, resources, policy advocacy, and networking so member organisations can deliver direct services and campaign for rights.

Network of LGBTQ+ insurance professionals and allies working to improve diversity and inclusion in the insurance industry. Hosts networking events, mentoring, and advocacy across the London insurance market.

Safe and friendly social environment for those who identify as bisexual or who have a bisexual partner. Open to people of all abilities, religions, sexualities, and genders. Organises regular social events, pub meets, picnics, pub quizzes, and parties in London.

LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing charity offering counselling, support groups, social activities, and the Antidote drug and alcohol support service. Provides a range of social and sharing groups for the community.

The largest gay choir in Europe with over 200 members, founded in 1991. Performs an extensive repertoire from classical to pop at major London venues. A registered charity creating community through song.

Professional network giving LGBTQ+ women access to career development and networking opportunities in an inclusive space. Supports positive change for LGBTQ+ women in the workplace, welcoming women from all sectors, levels, and industries.

The UK's biggest LGBT+ gaming community, founded in 2012. A non-profit social group providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ gamers in London and across the UK with monthly meetups, online tournaments, quiz nights, cinema trips, and an active Discord community of over 6,000 members.

A sober, intersectional community centre in Bankside offering a wide range of groups, meetups, workshops, and events for LGBTQ+ people including walking groups, craft sessions, book clubs, board game nights, language meetups, and mental health drop-ins.

A book club celebrating queer literature, meeting monthly in London since 2010. Reads novels, graphic novels, short stories, and non-fiction exploring LGBTQIA+ themes, gender, and sexuality.

A 'sing-for-fun' non-performing singing group for LGBTQI people and their friends in London. Teaches all songs by ear with no need to read music — no auditions, no performances, no pressure. Welcomes lesbian, gay, bi, trans, intersex, ace, queer and questioning people and allies.

Charity supporting gender-diverse children and young people (aged 19 and under) and their families. Provides a helpline, webchat, online forums, and in-person meetups across the UK. Founded in 1995 and based in London.

Charity running safe houses and socio-economic programmes for LGBTQI people fleeing persecution. Provides housing, employment support, and community building for LGBTQI asylum seekers and refugees in London and across the UK.

Charity working to ensure no person is rejected by their family, their faith, or their community for being LGBTQ+. Provides education, support, and resources to tackle religious-based rejection and build bridges between faith communities and LGBTQ+ people.

The UK's largest charity working with and for LGBTQ+ people over 50. Provides social activities, befriending services, training, and support to combat isolation among older LGBTQ+ people in London, including film nights, walking groups, coffee mornings, lunch clubs, and cultural outings.

Not-for-profit LGBTQ+ advertising and marketing advocacy group. Works to improve the representation and inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in advertising, campaigns for better industry practices, and connects LGBTQ+ creatives and marketers.

Volunteer-run organisation behind the UK's largest and most diverse Pride event, working year-round with LGBTQ+ groups across London to amplify voices, build connections, and champion equality.

Community group for LGBTQ+ Chinese speakers and those of Chinese heritage in London. Hosts Chinese language meetups and cultural events at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, creating a welcoming space for native speakers and learners alike.

London-based arts charity providing free arts workshops, creative education, and peer-led LGBTQ+ arts culture for young queer people. Runs online and in-person groups from Queer Circle in Greenwich, challenging isolation through creative expression.

LGBTQ+ community gardening group in Hackney, East London. Members grow edible plants, make new friends, and work outdoors in a welcoming environment that celebrates diversity.

Charity established to support, develop, and nurture queer performance in the UK. Runs programmes, workshops, and events to build skills and infrastructure for queer performing arts and artists.

The UK's national organisation for LGBTQ+ disabled people. Campaigns for equality and inclusion, provides peer support, and raises awareness of the intersection of disability and LGBTQ+ identity.

A vibrant queer community choir in South East London, founded by Genevieve Dawson. Around 40 members creating a radical and inclusive singing space, raising money for charitable causes.

Local network for LGBTQ+ people in the London Borough of Southwark. Coordinates community events, youth summits, arts programming, and advocacy across the borough, connecting residents with LGBTQ+ services and resources.

Community interest company providing health and wellbeing services for trans and non-binary people in London. Offers online and in-person peer support groups, counselling, sexual health services, and advocacy. Based at St Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing in West London.

Specialist LGBTQ+ housing charity providing housing advice, support, and accommodation for LGBTQ+ people at risk of or experiencing homelessness, family breakdown, harassment, domestic abuse, or eviction. Founded in 1983, a partner in The Outside Project.

The UK's leading LGBTQ+ equality charity, campaigning for rights and providing educational resources, workplace inclusivity programmes, research, and community support since 1989.

An LGBT+ helpline providing listening, information, and support for LGBTQIA+ people and anyone considering issues around sexuality or gender identity. Founded in 1974 in London, open daily 10am–10pm.

An LGBTQ+ choir for advanced singers, formed in 2013, performing early music through contemporary choral works. Represents the LGBTQ+ community on London's classical music scene, rehearsing in Lambeth.

The UK's first LGBTIQ+ community shelter, centre, and domestic abuse refuge. Founded in 2017, provides emergency accommodation, an LGBTIQ+ Community Centre on Lant Street (Southwark), weekly open house sessions, and support for grassroots queer organisations.

Europe's longest-running LGBTQ+ choir, founded in 1983 for London Pride. A 90-strong mixed community choir performing choral pop, classical, and contemporary music. A registered charity promoting equality through music.

The world's largest free pride event for LGBTQI+ Black and people of colour, celebrating diverse sexualities, gender identities, cultures, and backgrounds through education, the arts, cultural events, and advocacy. Held annually in London.

National organisation supporting LGBTQ+ people seeking asylum and dealing with immigration issues in the UK. Provides a helpline, support meetings, legal guidance, and advocacy on asylum claims based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Founded in London.

Informal network of LGBTQIA+ volunteers with Arabic and Amazighi heritage. Provides community, support, and social connection for queer Arabs in London and across the UK.

A non-profit Community Interest Company offering LGBTQ+ events, social meetups, walks, book clubs, fitness sessions, yoga, advocacy, and wellbeing workshops across West London.