Directory
LGBTQ+ groups and services across Lancashire and beyond.
Blackburn
Rainbow Cafe
rainbowcafe.bwd@gmail.com01254 583957
Rainbow Cafe runs a weekly drop in (Wednesday afternoon 12pm – 2pm) at Ewood Park, for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Somewhere to have a brew and a chat, make new friends, and learn new skills. For information please email rainbowcafe.bwd@gmail.com or telephone 01254 583957.
Rainbow Youth Centre
office@theryc.org.uk01254 720740
Rainbow Youth Centre Phone 01254 720740 or email office@theryc.org.uk.
Shad Chefs Women’s hub
shadchefswomanhub@gmail.com
Shad Chefs Women’s hub– is open every Thursday from 7pm-9pm at the community hub railway road Blackburn. They are a trans-inclusive support group, open to any ladies aged 18 or over from any area. No referral is needed just turn up on the night, They have a facebook page and email: shadchefswomanhub@gmail.com
Rainbow Families
rainbowfamiliesbwd@gmail.com
Rainbow Families is a support group for LGBTQ+ parents and parents of LGBTQ+ people in Lancashire. Email is rainbowfamiliesbwd@gmail.com
Blackpool
Blackpool Allies
vsteeden@ren-uk.com01253 311431
Blackpool Allies is a social group for anyone who identifies as LGB or T, variations thereof, and their supporters. You don’t have to identify as LGB or T to be an Ally. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month 6pm-8pm, at Horizon, 102 Dickson Road, Blackpool. For more details or to express interest in attending, call 01253 311431 or email vsteeden@ren-uk.com.
Lancashire Lads
vsteeden@ren-uk.com01253 311431
Lancashire Lads is a support group exclusively for Trans Males in Blackpool
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at Horizon, 102 Dickson Rd, Blackpool, from 6:00-8:00pm. For more details or to express interest in attending, call 01253 311431 or email vsteeden@ren-uk.com.
TransInclusion
vsteeden@ren-uk.com01253 311431
TransInclusion is a peer led Trans Female and feminine gender diverse group – Once a month on a Tuesday. For more details or to express interest in attending, call 01253 311431 or email vsteeden@ren-uk.com .
Rainbow Creative Hub
pot.bound3@gmail.com
Rainbow Creative Hub is a new arts club for LGBT+ people in St Anne’s, Lytham. The venue is called Pot Bound at 23 St Andrews Road South Lytham, St Annes. Free materials, £1 for tea and coffee. Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/pot.bound3 email: pot.bound3@gmail.com
LGBT+ Cycling group
LGBT+ Cycling group in the Blackpool and coastal area https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19MF1c3kqp/
Liberty Church
07955 597771
Liberty Church (LGBTQ+ inclusive church in Blackpool) www.libertychurchblackpool.org.uk
Transparent
hello@lancslgbt.org.uk
Transparent support group for parents of trans people. Monthly meet-up at a venue in Blackpool. For more information contact hello@lancslgbt.org.uk
Renaissance Trans Support Group
01253 314717
Renaissance Trans Support Group at The Gynway Guesthouse, Blackpool. 2 meetings/socials a month on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. https://www.facebook.com/Blackpool-Renaissance-Trans-Support-Group-194379587311631/ and http://www.gynwayblackpool.com/renaissance_transgender_forum.htm.
Burnley
POUT Burnley LGBT+ Young People’s Group (for ages 12-19)
Qadeer.Ahmed@lancashire.gov.uk07770 764310
POUT Burnley LGBT+ Young People’s Group (for ages 12-19) meets Thursday evenings For more information, please email Qadeer.Ahmed@lancashire.gov.uk (tel. 07770 764310).
Community Crafts
communitycraftsburnley@gmail.com
Community Crafts. Last Saturday of the month 14:30 – 16:30, Burnley Central library, Grimshaw St, Burnley, BB11 2BD. Free to attend and beginners welcome. Contact communitycraftsburnley@gmail.com or go to https://www.spectruminclusion.co.uk/
Chorley
LGBT+ Young People’s group
jennifer.mcgillivray@inspireyouthzone.org
LGBT+ Young People’s group– LGBT youth group for young people aged 11 (at high school) – 17 years. Held at Inspire Youth Zone, Chorley and it is by invitation only. Any young people visiting will have to become signed up members of the Youth Zone. This group has temporarily stopped, but will be back up in the near future. Contact: email jennifer.mcgillivray@inspireyouthzone.org.
LGBTQIA+ group at St George’s Church Hall
fisher_jessica@myyahoo.com
LGBTQIA+ group at St George’s Church Hall– Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, between 1-3pm. 16+ (unless accompanied by adult). fisher_jessica@myyahoo.com
Darwen
Spectrum Inclusion
spectruminclusionrossendale@gmail.com
Spectrum Inclusion Rossendale A social group for LGBTQIA+ people, and allies, in Rossendale. Spectrum Inclusion Rossendale offer social meetups and family drop in sessions every third Saturday of the month, between 11am and 1pm, at La latte lounge in Rawtenstall. contact spectruminclusionrossendale@gmail.com or go to https://www.spectruminclusion.co.uk/
Fleetwood (Wyre)
Wyre LGBT Youth Group
lgbt@urpotential.co.uk07445641768
Wyre LGBT Youth Group, Wednesdays from 4.30pm – 6.30pm (11-17 section and 18+ section). meets in Fleetwood. For more details please contact lgbt@urpotential.co.uk; or phone Nina on 07445641768 .
Fylde
Lytham Let Live: the Fylde LGBT Friendship group
07885661447
Lytham Let Live: the Fylde LGBT Friendship group– Meets at the Trawlboat on Wood Street from 10.00am – 12.00 noon, on the 1st Wednesday of the month. Tel. Martin on 07885661447. Contact first to register as member. The group is on Twitter at @lythamlet..
Hyndburn
LGBTeens group
daisy.welsh@lancashire.gov.uk
LGBTeens group– Meets in Accrington at New Era complex. For further information please contact daisy.welsh@lancashire.gov.uk or kerry.scrivener@lancashire.gov.uk.
Kendal
LGBTQIA+ Youth Group (ages 13-18)
youthmatters@brathay.org.uk07483 157826
LGBTQIA+ Youth Group (ages 13-18): Run by Brathay Trust. Wednesdays from 4pm at the Warehouse, Brewery Arts Centre. For information, email youthmatters@brathay.org.uk or contact support worker Katie on 07483 157826.
Lancaster & Morecambe
Sallies
Sallies: Lesbian meet-ups at the White Cross pub in Lancaster. If you are new and would like someone to meet you outside they can arrange that. The group meets from 6.30pm till late, come whatever time you like, on 7 nights throughout the year for drinks and chat. Some women eat at the pub and some play pool too. Dates are advertised on the Sallies Facebook page https://m.facebook.com/100063644812176/
Out In The Bay
infoOITB@gmail.com
Out In The Bay: Runs groups in the Lancaster area including Trans Men’s group, Trans Women’s group, Family Support group, Craft group and an LGBT coffee afternoon – see the Out in the Bay website www.oitb.co.uk or their Facebook page For more information, contact infoOITB@gmail.com.
PYRO (Proud Youth Are Out)
Nicole.Cobb@lancashire.gov.uk07887631335
PYRO (Proud Youth Are Out): LGBTQ Youth Group for young people aged between 13 and 19. For more details, email Nicole.Cobb@lancashire.gov.uk or send a text to 07887631335.
Queer by Gum CIC
Queer by Gum CIC: Lancaster-based queer organisation + creative collective bringing regular clubs, workshops + events to the local LGBTQ+ community in Lancaster. https://linktr.ee/queerbygum
Leyland
POUT LGBT+ Young People’s Group
richard.fawcett@lancashire.gov.uk
POUT LGBT+ Young People’s Group (for ages 13-19 years).
For more information, please email rebecca.myers@lancashire.gov.uk.
Leyland Trans Group
leylandtrans@gmail.com
Leyland Trans Group is a group of trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people in Leyland. They organise regular social meetings such as lunches. For more information, please contact Stella (she/they) at leylandtrans@gmail.com
Nelson
POUT Pendle LGBT+ Young People’s Group (for ages 12-19)
Mohammed.Arshad@lancashire.gov.uk07876 790731
POUT Pendle LGBT+ Young People’s Group (for ages 12-19). Meets on Thursday evenings. For more information, please email Mohammed.Arshad@lancashire.gov.uk (tel. 07876 790731) or Aimee.Smith@lancashire.gov.uk (07770 220250).
Ormskirk
Hope St LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Peer Support
letstalk@hopest.org.uk
Hope St LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Peer Support: Runs 17:00-19:00pm every Monday at Hope Street in Ormskirk. Contact: letstalk@hopest.org.uk or https://www.instagram.com/letstalkhopest/
Preston
BREAD LGBTQ+ Young People’s Group (12-19)
PrestonTYS@lancashire.gov.uk
BREAD LGBTQ+ Young People’s Group (12-19) This group meets on Tuesday evenings. For further information please email PrestonTYS@lancashire.gov.uk.
LGBTQ+ Social Group (over-18s)
LGBTQ+ Social Group (over-18s) This is a group which has weekly meetups at venues around Preston. Occasionally organises meetups for under 18s. For up-to-date information and to see their schedule of regular events, please join the relevant private Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/259805954645497/
Typhoons RUFC
Typhoons RUFC Lancashire’s first inclusive rugby club. All abilities, shapes, sizes and sexualities welcome. No previous experience required!
Thursday 8pm-9pm – Typhoons RUFC Rugby Union Training
Friday 7pm-8pm – Typhoons RUFC Touch Rugby Training
Plus regular “Turn Up and Try” events.
https://www.facebook.com/LancashireTyphoon
Market Tavern
Market Tavern LGBTQ+ night runs every Wednesday at 8pm. https://www.facebook.com/MarketTavernPreston
Rossendale
Spectrum Inclusion
spectruminclusionrossendale@gmail.com
Spectrum Inclusion Rossendale A social group for LGBTQIA+ people, and allies, in Rossendale. Spectrum Inclusion Rossendale offer social meetups and family drop in sessions every third Saturday of the month, between 11am and 1pm, at La latte lounge in Rawtenstall. contact spectruminclusionrossendale@gmail.com or go to https://www.spectruminclusion.co.uk/
Skelmersdale
Skelmersdale LGBTQ Facebook pag
The Skelmersdale LGBTQ Facebook page is still being maintained although the group no longer meets regularly.
South Cumbria
Outreach Cumbria
Outreach Cumbria is the county’s main service provider for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender support. They run a range of services, groups, projects. Their website is: Home | OutREACH Cumbria
Pride in North Cumbria
Pride in North Cumbria provides support services and support groups for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and non binary people, aged between 13 and 25 years. Their website is: About Us – PiNC LGBT+ Youth (prideinnorthcumbria.org)