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Birmingham Bulls RFC

Rugby

Gay and inclusive rugby union team. Competed at the Bingham Cup and hosted the Union Cup 2023 — Europe's largest LGBTQ+ rugby tournament. Founded 2011.

Check website for training location & times · All welcome, no experience needed

Birmingham Blaze FC

Football

All-gender inclusive LGBTQ+ football team. Open to all experience levels. Founded 2005.

Weds evenings (training) · Sun mornings (matches)

Birmingham Swifts

Running

Free LGBTQ+ running club for all abilities. Couch to 5K programmes, social runs, and post-run socials at The Fox. Also runs a 50+ subgroup.

Thurs evenings (social run) · Sat mornings (parkrun) · FREE

Moseley Shoals

Swimming

Social LGBTQ+ swimming club, mixed ability from splash & chat to competition standard. Founded 2000.

Mon 8:15pm · Wed 9pm Northfield Pool

Midlands Out Badminton

Badminton

Friendly LGBTQ+ social badminton. No membership needed — just drop in. Founded 2003.

Sat 9:30am–12:30pm Aston Uni Sport Centre · £6/session

Birmingham Unicorns CC

Cricket

LGBTQ+ inclusive cricket — only the second club of its kind in the world. Training at Edgbaston. Open to any age, gender, background or experience. Founded 2020.

Gay City Bowlers

Bowling

Monthly LGBTQ+ ten-pin bowling social at Lane 7, The Cube, followed by food and drinks at Eden Bar. £18 per person for 2 games.

Birmingham Badgers Quadball

Quadball

Community Quadball club — the only full-contact mixed-gender sport in the world. Low-pressure, good vibes. Open to all regardless of experience. Founded 2022.

Boot Women

Walking

LGBTQ+ women's walking group. Monthly walks welcoming all abilities.

0121 643 0821 · Ask at the LGBT Centre for current walk schedule

Rainbow Voices

Choir

West Midlands LGBTQ+ community choir. No audition needed, no music reading required. Performed at Commonwealth Games opening ceremony. Founded 1995.

Tues 7:45pm Theatre at Longbridge Village

Journey Film Club

Film

Non-profit queer film club. Shows twice monthly at Birmingham LGBT Centre, 151 Hurst Street. A relaxed space to watch and discuss LGBTQ+ cinema.

Bards & Books

Book Club

Friendly LGBT book club running 8+ years. First Monday of each month, 11am–1pm at Birmingham LGBT Centre. Members vote on the monthly book. 25+ age group.

Birmingham LGBTQ+ Writers

Writing

A space for queer writers to meet and share work. Third Thursday of each month at Birmingham LGBT Centre, 151 Hurst Street.

Birmingham Gaymers

Board Games

Safe space for LGBTQ+ community and allies to meet over board games. Founded 2021.

Last Sun of month, 1pm Sliced n Diced, Selly Oak · £4/4hrs

Mids Bears

Bear Community

Non-profit social and networking group for Bears, Cubs, Otters and admirers across the Midlands. Monthly meetups in Birmingham plus annual Bear Weekend. Founded 2012.

Birmingham Bisexual Queer Group

Social

Support and social group for anyone under the bi/pan umbrella. Monthly board games, conversation, and community. Find them on the Meetup app.

Golden Babs

50+ Community

Vibrant LGBTQ+ community group for over 50s. Arts & crafts, films, dance, poetry, music, workshops.

Every Tues 10:30am–1pm Birmingham LGBT Centre

Yarana Group

South Asian & Middle Eastern LGBTQIA+

Safe inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ people from Asian and Middle Eastern heritage. Every three weeks, Saturday 4–6pm at Birmingham LGBT Centre.

Finding a Voice

South Asian LGBTQ+

Support group for LGBTQ+ South Asians in Birmingham. Contact via Birmingham LGBT Centre for meeting details.

0121 643 0821 info@blgbt.org

UNMUTED

LGBTQ+ People of Colour

Support network for LGBTQ+ POC. Highlights racism, faith and LGBTQ+ identity intersection, and challenges facing trans BAME people.

African Rainbow Family

LGBTQIA+ African Heritage

Registered grassroots charity supporting LGBTQIA+ people of African heritage and wider BAME groups. Contact via Birmingham LGBT Centre.

Imaan

LGBTQI Muslim Support

UK's leading LGBTQI Muslim support charity with monthly meetings held in Birmingham. Online forum and in-person events.

Out Central

Youth Group (13–19)

Youth group for ages 13–19 who are LGBT or questioning. Trips out, social activities, and a safe space to be yourself. Via Birmingham LGBT Centre.

GBT Men's Health & Social

Health & Wellbeing

Safe space for gay, bi, and trans men to socialise and discuss physical and mental health. Non-judgmental, positive and informative. At Birmingham LGBT Centre.

Cafe Queer

Mental Health Support

Support and social group for those experiencing depression or other mental illness. A welcoming space at Birmingham LGBT Centre.

TransBrum

Trans & Non-Binary Support

Peer support group for trans, non-binary, and gender-questioning adults in Birmingham. Safe space to talk, share experiences, and connect with others who get it.

Birmingham LGBT Centre · Contact the Centre for dates