LGBTQ+ Community & Support in Birmingham
Peer support, identity and faith groups, and crisis help — a network of safe, welcoming spaces, most meeting at the Birmingham LGBT Centre on Hurst Street.
Birmingham's queer community is more than its nightlife — it's a network of peer-support, identity and faith groups, most of them meeting at the Birmingham LGBT Centre on Hurst Street.
Whatever you're navigating — coming out, transition, faith, isolation, or just wanting people who get it — there's a group below for you. Most are free, drop-in, and run by people who've been where you are.
Peer support & wellbeing
Drop-in groups run by and for the community — somewhere to talk, be heard, and not have to explain yourself. Most meet at the Birmingham LGBT Centre; contact the Centre for current dates.
Trans & non-binaryTransBrum
Peer-support group for trans, non-binary and gender-questioning adults — a safe space to talk, share experiences and connect with people who get it.
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Mental healthCafé Queer
Support and social group for anyone experiencing depression or other mental illness — a warm, welcoming space, no pressure to perform.
Health & wellbeingGBT Men's Health & Social
Safe space for gay, bi and trans men to socialise and talk physical and mental health — non-judgmental, positive and informative.
Youth · 13–19Out Central
Youth group for 13–19s who are LGBT or questioning — trips out, social activities, and a safe space to just be yourself.
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Over-50sGolden Babs
Vibrant community group for LGBTQ+ over-50s — arts & crafts, films, dance, poetry, music and workshops.
Identity & faith groups
Groups built around shared heritage, faith and lived experience — because community lands differently when the people in the room share more of your story.
South Asian & Middle EasternYarana Group
Safe, inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ people of Asian and Middle Eastern heritage.
South AsianFinding a Voice
Support group for LGBTQ+ South Asians in Birmingham.
People of ColourUNMUTED
Support network for LGBTQ+ people of colour — spotlighting the intersection of racism, faith and queer identity, and the challenges facing trans BAME people.
African heritageAfrican Rainbow Family
Grassroots charity supporting LGBTQIA+ people of African heritage and wider BAME communities.
Muslim supportImaan
The UK's leading LGBTQI Muslim support charity, with monthly meetings in Birmingham plus an online forum and in-person events.
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Birmingham LGBT Centre
The hub of the city's LGBTQ+ community — home to 40+ independent groups and services, including counselling, sexual health, youth support and domestic-abuse services. Most of the groups above meet here.
151 Hurst Street, Birmingham B5 6EW
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If you need to talk to someone today, these lines are there to listen — confidential, non-judgmental, and used to exactly what you're going through.
Switchboard LGBTQIA+
National LGBTQIA+ support line — a listening ear for anything, by phone, chat or email.
switchboard.lgbtStonewall
Information, advice and signposting on LGBTQ+ rights, plus campaigning for equality.
stonewall.org.ukBirmingham LGBT
Local counselling, sexual health and signposting right here in the city.
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Image credit: Yarana card — Delhi Queer Parade 2019 by Hghulam49, CC BY-SA 4.0.