Advice, information and activities for LGBT people

If you are lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans, or you are questioning your sexuality, then there are a number of services, sources of support and activities for you as a Croydon resident.  

If you are lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans, or you are questioning your sexuality, then there are a number of services, sources of support and activities for you as a Croydon resident.  

Croydon PrideFest

London’s second largest Pride Festival – which, now in its third year, has firmly become marked in south London’s LGBTQ+ calendar of events. For more information visit the Croydon pride website.

LGBT Croydon

This website is a portal for the various LGBT groups in and around Croydon.

The Bridge Youth club

Weekly Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender youth group ages 13 -21. More information.

Museum of Croydon

Queer+ Croydon at the Museum of Croydon: www.museumofcroydon.com.

Advice and information

Switchboard - LGBT+ helpline

Switchboard - LGBT+ helpline is an information, support and referral service for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people and anyone who needs to consider issues around their sexuality.

GALOP

GALOP is an LGBT+ anti-violence charity supporting lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people who have experienced hate crime, sexual violence or domestic abuse

The Gender Trust

The Gender Trust is a listening ear, a caring support and an information centre for anyone with any question or problem concerning their gender identity, or whose loved one is struggling with gender identity issues.​

The Beaumont Society

The Beaumont Society is a national self-help body run by and for the transgender community.

London Friend

London Friend is a counselling and support around issues such as same-sex relationships, sexual and gender identity and promoting personal growth and self-confidence. Home to Antidote - the UK's only LGB&T drug and alcohol service. Social groups providing a safe space to meet and socialise as an alternative to the bar and club scene.​

Opening Doors London​

Opening Doors London​ - Information and support services with and for older Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (OLGBT). Aimed at men and women who identify as LGBT and are over the age of 50.

Stonewall

Stonewall​ campaigns for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans equality. Stonewall's free information service can answer your questions about lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans rights.​