Social & Support Groups
Would you like to make friends, or just meet with other LGBTQ+ people in a safe, supportive environment?
Our social and support groups provide a safe space away from the scene for LGBTQ+ people to come together to discuss a range of issues affecting them, including coming out and questions about sexuality.
All of our face-to-face groups are run by trained volunteers at our offices, 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN (see map below).
Please see our accessibility statement here.
**please note that there is no sign up necessary for the in-person sessions**
FOR ALL LGBT
LGBT DROP-IN
WHAT: The Friday Drop-In is a safe, friendly space open to all LGBT people with free refreshments.
WHEN: Every Friday 11am-1pm
WHERE: 86 Caledonian Road
PINK INK
WHAT: Pink Ink is a creative writing group open to all LGBT people.
WHEN: Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, 7-9pm
WHERE: 86 Caledonian Road
No sign up required! Contact pinkink@londonfriend.org.uk for more information.
ENGLISH CLASSES
WHAT: Our weekly English class is designed for anyone identifying as LGBT who wants to improve their spoken English. All levels welcome.
WHEN: Every Wednesday 11am-1pm
WHERE: 86 Caledonian Road
No sign up required! Contact english@londonfriend.org.uk for more information.
FOR WOMEN:
CHANGES
WHAT: Changes is a discussion and support-oriented coming out group for women of all ages and backgrounds. It’s a space to talk about coming out, sexuality, being lesbian or bisexual and other issues.
WHEN: Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, 7pm to 9pm
WHERE: 86 Caledonian Road
No sign up required! Contact changes@londonfriend.org.uk for more information.
LBT WOMEN'S CRAFTERNOON
WHAT: The social activities are open to all LBT women plus non-binary people who have an identity within a community that centres on women.
WHEN: Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 1 pm to 3 pm
WHERE: Location might vary, please check social media on the week leading up to the sessions
No sign up required! Contact crafternoon@londonfriend.org.uk for more information.
FOR MEN:
TURNING POINT
WHAT: Turning Point is a discussion and support-oriented coming out group for gay or bisexual men of all ages and backgrounds with discussions about coming out, sexuality, being gay or bisexual and other issues.
WHEN: Every 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Wednesday, 7pm to 9.30pm
WHERE: 2nd & 4th Wednesday - 86 Caledonian Road, 3rd Wednesday - Zoom
Contact turningpoint@londonfriend.org.uk for more information and to sign up for the zoom sessions, no sign up required for the in-person sessions!
MATTRIX
WHAT: Mattrix is a non-scene social group for gay and bisexual men from all backgrounds. Trips, guest speakers, games nights and video evenings are some of our activities.
WHEN: Every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month - 7pm to 9pm, Every 2nd & 4th Thursday - 7pm to 8pm
WHERE: 1st & 3rd Thursday - 86 Caledonian Road, 2nd & 4th Thursday - Zoom
Contact mattrix@londonfriend.org.uk for more information and to sign up for the zoom sessions, no sign up required for the in-person sessions!
FOR TRANS AND NON-BINARY:
T ON TUESDAY
WHAT: T on Tuesday is a trans & non-binary social group. The group is open to all trans, non-binary people and people exploring their gender.
WHEN: 1st & 3rd Tuesday - 8-10pm, 2nd & 4th Tuesday - 7-9pm
WHERE: 1st & 3rd Tuesday - Zoom, 2nd & 4th Tuesday - 86 Caledonian Road
Contact tontuesday@londonfriend.org.uk for more information and to sign up for the zoom sessions, no sign up required for the in-person sessions!
FOR OLDER LGBT PEOPLE:
WHAT: Opening Doors is a group for all LGBTQ+ people aged 50 and over in partnership with Opening Doors London.
WHEN: Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month - 12:30-2:30pm
WHERE: 86 Caledonian Road
FOR NEURODIVERGENT:
WHAT: The group provides a confidential and safe space for LGBTIA+ people on the Autism/Neurodiversity Spectrum. We welcome anyone with a formal or self diagnosis of Autism/Aspergers/AD(H)D.
WHEN: Every 1st Monday of the month - 7-9pm, every 3rd Saturday of the month - 1-3pm.
WHERE: 86 Caledonian Road
No sign up required! Contact atypical@londonfriend.org.uk for more information.
FOR ANTIDOTE SERVICE USERS:
THE ANTIDOTE SOCIAL
WHAT: The Antidote Social is a space for conversation, connection and community (CCC). Service users can catch up with each other, meet old and make new friends in a safe space over a cuppa. Open to antidote service users who have completed their initial assessment. *This is not a drop-in service, for structured support please attend our Monday & Thursday drop-ins.
WHEN: 1st Saturday of each month
WHERE: In person at 86 Caledonian Road
Contact antidote@londonfriend.org.uk for more information.
Take a look at our diary to get a better picture of when different groups meet and some of the other organisations meeting at London Friend. If you would like any further information, please email us at office@londonfriend.org.uk or give us a call on 020 7833 1674.
