Social & Support Groups
Please check our social media for any changes or cancellations before you leave to attend any group: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.
Would you like to make friends, or just meet with other LGBT people in a safe, supportive environment?
Our social and support groups provide a safe space away from the scene for LGBT 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 except for the Atypical group**
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 - RETURNS 14TH SEPTEMBER 2023
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.
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: Sessions for this year:
30.09 - Self portrait Tote Bags
28.10 - Pumpkin Carving
11.11 - Bead Bracelet Making
09.12 - Christmas Related
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
WHERE: 1st & 3rd Thursday - 86 Caledonian Road
No sign up required! Contact mattrix@londonfriend.org.uk if you have any questions.
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: 2nd & 4th Tuesday - 7-9pm
WHERE: 86 Caledonian Road
Click here to find out more about T on Tuesday.
Contact tontuesday@londonfriend.org.uk for more information, no sign up required.
FOR LGBTQ+ PEOPLE OVER 50:
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 PEOPLE:
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/AD(H)D.
WHEN: Every 1st Saturday of the month - 1-3pm, every 3rd Monday of the month - 7-9pm.
WHERE: 86 Caledonian Road
Please note that we will not be able to admit anyone that is more than 15 minutes late to the session.
Please read our code of conduct here.
For more information please email atypical@londonfriend.org.uk.
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: Once a month on a Saturday, time might vary. Please contact julian@londonfriend.org.uk for more information.
WHERE: Location might vary, please contact julian@londonfriend.org.uk for more information.
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.
