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.

Ace and Aro London

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.

African Rainbow Family

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.

BlackOut UK

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.

Diversity Choir

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.

ELOP (East London Out Project)

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.

F*Choir

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.

GALHA - LGBT Humanists

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.

Galop

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).

Gendered Intelligence

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.

Hidayah

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.

Imaan LGBTQI+ Muslim Support

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+.

Inclusive Mosque Initiative

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.

InterBank LGBT+ Forum

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.

InterLaw Diversity Forum

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.

InterMedia UK

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.

InterTech

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.

Jewish Gay & Lesbian Group (JGLG)

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.

Kenric

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.

LGBT+ Consortium

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.

Link - The LGBTQ+ Insurance Network

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.

London Bisexuals

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.

London Friend

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.

London Gay Men's Chorus

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.

London Gaymers

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.

London Gay Women's Network

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.

London LGBTQ+ Community Centre

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.

London Queer Books Group

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.

Many Voices

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.

Mermaids

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.

Micro Rainbow

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.

Naz and Matt Foundation

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.

Opening Doors

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.

Outvertising

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.

Pride in London

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.

Queer China UK

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.

Queer Youth Art Collective

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.

Rainbow Grow

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.

Raze Collective

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.

Regard

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.

SE London Queer Choir

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.

Southwark LGBT Network

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.

Spectra

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.

Stonewall Housing

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

Stonewall UK

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.

Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline

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 Fourth Choir

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.

The Outside Project

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 Pink Singers

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.

UK Black Pride

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.

UK Lesbian & Gay Immigration Group (UKLGIG)

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.

UK Queer Arabs

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

West London Queer Project

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London’s gay community is centered in Soho, with Old Compton Street as its most iconic hub of LGBTQ+ nightlife and culture. The city also boasts vibrant queer scenes in Vauxhall, Shoreditch, and beyond, making it one of the most diverse and expansive gay communities in Europe.

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