Community Directory

What: A gay, lesbian & straight theatre group for both men & women. If you would like to act, help out back stage or just find out more, it’s great fun and you will be made very welcome....

What: Birmingham Gay Symphony Orchestra was formed in 2008 and brings together orchestral musicians from across the Midlands LGBT & music communities. We are known as a truly welcoming ensemble and we enjoy giving fun & engaging performances...

What: LGBT Film Club. Bringing the Silver Screen to LGBTQ Birmingham and Friends, we show the Classics to New Releases! Journey Film Club aims to show a variety of different types of films to suit all tastes, on first and...

What: Rainbow Voices is the only West Midlands choir for gay men, lesbians, bisexuals and trans people and their friends. We are an inclusive singing group with members across all ages, who come together to celebrate our diversity...

What: We are a friendly group of LGBT group (18+) of artists and photographers who meet to exchange ideas, information and images of our latest work. We also take photos and sketch/ paint at places of mutual interest and...

What: QWSS is a group for women and allies which meets on the third Sunday of the month to do craft activities and drink tea! We’d love to welcome you and share your ideas, stories and skills. When: Third...

What: We are a friendly, welcoming group who read and discuss books of interest to the LGBT community. Free tea and coffee provided; lunch together afterwards is optional. When: First Monday of the month (second Monday if the...

RANG is a creative and social group open to all south Asian men and women who identify as LGBT, and takes place on the 2nd Sunday of  the month, 1pm-3pm. For more information please email dansingh@blgbt.org

Where: St. Georges Community Hub, Great Hampton Row, Newtown, Birmingham B19 3JG Phone: 0121 233 4295

Where: London. Phone: 0207 922 7811 – (Help Line) Monday to Friday, during office hours Web: http://uklgig.org.uk/

What:  Journey MCC Asylum Social Group is an inclusive social & support group for LGBT asylum seekers, providing a safe, welcoming space in the heart of Birmingham. Where: Birmingham LGBT Centre When: 3rd Friday of the month, from 1pm...

What: Birmingham LGBT has been working for over a decade to support and sustain a vibrant, diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual and Trans community in Birmingham. Our services and projects include LGBT Health & Wellbeing, Strategic Development, Research, Heritage, Community Infrastructure, Arts &...

This fitness studio is part of the Birmingham LGBT Centre. The Vault offers a workout space with a large mirror and a range of fitness equipment, including: Table tennis tables, bats and balls A range of medicine balls (1kg-9kg), kettlebells...

Umbrella are offering their Counselling and Psychotherapy service, the service has a long history of providing free counselling to men, women and non-binary people from the LGB&T communities. Where: Available  across the city with a choice of male or female counsellors,...

What: Birmingham City Council Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Trans-persons Employees’ Network has two main objectives: to support LGBT employees within Birmingham City Council, and to provide a consultative voice on issues relating to service provision affecting the LGBT...

What: Support for LGBT employees, development and improvement of relations between the police and LGBT communities across the West Midlands and a representative voice working to shape policy and promote equality in all areas of policing. We also...

What: Whether you’re an employee or an employer, Midlands LGBT Employees’ Network offers a resource for all things Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans in the workplace – advice on company policies on LGBT issues, understanding of the law,...

What: Our aims are: The LGBT network aims to provide support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender council workers. The group holds meetings every quarter and offers members the opportunity to meet with other LGBT colleagues across the council....

What: Freshwinds employs a holistic approach to care, providing complementary therapies to be used alongside traditional forms of treatment and medicine. Address: Prospect Hall, 12 College Walk, Birmingham B29 6LE Phone: 0121 415 6670 Website: www.freshwinds.org.uk

What: Whatever your sexuality, HIV status, gender, cultural background or ethnic origin, THT has services set up with your needs in mind. If you’re affected by HIV, then we’ll try to help. Address: Rowans Court, 192 Herbert Road,...

What: Positive West Midlands is a support group for people living with HIV & our supporters & volunteers. Providing social support and sign-posting to other agencies. Come along, make new friends and share experiences, over free tea, coffee and...

What: A gay, lesbian & straight theatre group for both men & women. If you would like to act, help out back stage or just find out more, it’s great fun and you will be made very welcome....

What: LGBT Film Club. Bringing the Silver Screen to LGBTQ Birmingham and Friends, we show the Classics to New Releases! Journey Film Club aims to show a variety of different types of films to suit all tastes, on first and...

What: For older gay men, bears & daddy types and Bi Guys. Come and relax, make new friends, have a laugh. When: Every first Tuesday of the month from 20.30 onwards at The Fox Bar. Where: The Fox...

What: We are a friendly group of LGBT group (18+) of artists and photographers who meet to exchange ideas, information and images of our latest work. We also take photos and sketch/ paint at places of mutual interest and...

What: The spirit of friendship, sharing and support…..is a creative activities group for gay men, away from the scene. The group is related to and based on the principles of the Edward Carpenter Community, with an emphasis on creativity, personal growth and...

What: We offer a range of affordable, accessible, inclusive, non-scene social events and activities open to all LGBTs regardless of age or area of residence. Activities include bowling, country walks, pub or curry nights, canal and railway trips,...

What: The Birmingham and West Midlands Older Lesbian Network Where: Birmingham LGBT Centre When: Fourth Saturday in the month at 1pm Info: Older Lesbian Network meets every fourth Saturday of the month at 1pm at Birmingham LGBT Centre. Each meeting...

What: Boot Women is a walking group for women, primarily lesbians, based in Birmingham and the surrounding areas. Additional Information: They meet on the second Sunday of every month for a walk that averages about 4-6 miles and...

What: Brum Bi Group is a safe and friendly social and peer support group for people aged 18+, for anybody who fits under the bisexual umbrella, whether they identify or are questioning their sexuality/ romantic life. Where :...

What:  Journey MCC Asylum Social Group is an inclusive social & support group for LGBT asylum seekers, providing a safe, welcoming space in the heart of Birmingham. Where: Birmingham LGBT Centre When: 3rd Friday of the month, from 1pm...

What: Birmingham Gays and Lesbians Against Depression is a friendly support and social group for those suffering from depression or other mental illness; all our members understand depression or other conditions like anxiety, OCD or stress. The group...

What: LGBT Polska is a social group of friendly people for Polish LGBT community and Polish speaking friends in West Midlands. We meet every second Friday of the month at 8pm in different venues in Birmingham gay village. Everybody...

What: Married Men’s Group is a social group for men who are married to, or in a relationship with, a woman, but are attracted to other men. The group welcomes men of all ages from Birmingham and surrounding areas,...

What: Positive West Midlands is a support group for people living with HIV & our supporters & volunteers. Providing social support and sign-posting to other agencies. Come along, make new friends and share experiences, over free tea, coffee and...

Are you a LGBT+ person from a Muslim background or identifies as Muslim? What: Hidayah is an organisation created to increase the representation, acceptance and equality of the Muslim LGBT+ community. Hidayah will be running social meet up...

What: TranSpectrum is a Safe Social Space for anyone who identifies under the Trans* umbrella (as defined by Stonewall) – whether you are questioning your gender, don’t fit in a box or don’t want labels, or if you are...

What: ‘A Rainbow of Opinions’ is a new debate and discussion of topical issues to broaden people’s minds and enable us to learn from each other, hosted by Marc Ryder. The basic aim of the group is to...

What: Ageing Well Together is a group for anyone interested in the Ageing Better in Birmingham programme for LGBT people. We meet every other month to catch up with new developments with Ageing Better and how it can...

What: QWSS is a group for women and allies which meets on the third Sunday of the month to do craft activities and drink tea! We’d love to welcome you and share your ideas, stories and skills. When: Third...

What: We are a friendly, welcoming group who read and discuss books of interest to the LGBT community. Free tea and coffee provided; lunch together afterwards is optional. When: First Monday of the month (second Monday if the...

What: We meet every two months to discuss the housing needs of older LGBT people, including sheltered housing and care homes. At our meetings, we discuss our needs and aspirations and invite agencies to give presentations so that...

Java & Chow is not currently meeting.

What: Rainbow Bridge has been set up to bridge the gaps between lesbian, gay, bi, trans and heterosexual communities, to enable them to find out more about each other and activities, groups and services which are of interest...

What: Illuminate is a non-religious space with no formal liturgy, sacred and secular music playing. Some silence is observed in a darkened room, a discussion follows led by a group member or an informal chat in the second...

What: Offers information, support and friendship to lesbians and gays and their families and friends. Besides our telephone helpline, we offer face-to-face meetings, social groups, newsletters and printed information. When: Monday – Friday: 7.30pm-9.30pm Phone: 0247 671 4199

What: The Birmingham Buddhist Centre is part of the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (FWBO), a worldwide movement founded by Sangharakshita that aims to make Buddhist teachings and practices available in a form appropriate to the modern...

What: Quest is a group for lesbian and gay Catholics. Quest has a network of local groups across the country which meets regularly for Mass, discussion and social events. It publishes a quarterly bulletin to members, with news...

What: Journey is made up of many different people, our only goal being to create a space where we are able to explore, discuss, worship, listen and serve our community. We are welcoming and inclusive of all LGBTQ...

What: The Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement is a UK-based international charity which challenges homophobia and transphobia, especially within the Church and faith based organisations, as well as working to create and praying for an inclusive church. Membership...

What: A range of sexual health and wellbeing services for LGBT people and men who have sex with men. Including testing, condoms and lube, information, support, outreach, peer mentoring and more. Phone: 0121 643 0821 E-mail: sexualhealth@blgbt.org Website: www.birminghamlgbt.org.uk

What:  Umbrella provides free and confidential sexual health services in Birmingham and Solihull, including all types of contraception and STI testing and treatment. The service is confidential, non-judgmental and for people of all ages, genders and orientations. Everyone...

What: A fast growing and very friendly Trans social group whose aim is to encourage girls to gain greater confidence. We are always happy to welcome newcomers and all of us remember both the elation and the fear...

What: The spirit of friendship, sharing and support…..is a creative activities group for gay men, away from the scene. The group is related to and based on the principles of the Edward Carpenter Community, with an emphasis on creativity, personal growth and...

What: For gay men and lesbians with a shared interest in classic cars. You don’t need to own one. Regional groups, with social events both around the country and internationally. Where: Midlands meet is every 1st Wednesday of...

What: Bringing people together since 1995 Additional Information: ‘Out Everywhere’ is the largest non-sexual social network for gay and lesbian people in the UK. The community also organises offline events, such as coffee or cocktail outings, sporting events...

What: A peer to peer networking and event site Additional Information: Meetups are people getting together to learn something, do something, share something…Birmingham LGBT Meetup is an active social space with a variety of activity including theatre trips, bar and restaurant meets,...

What: We offer a range of affordable, accessible, inclusive, non-scene social events and activities open to all LGBTs regardless of age or area of residence. Activities include bowling, country walks, pub or curry nights, canal and railway trips,...

What: Boot Women is a walking group for women, primarily lesbians, based in Birmingham and the surrounding areas. Additional Information: They meet on the second Sunday of every month for a walk that averages about 4-6 miles and...

What: Brum Bi Group is a safe and friendly social and peer support group for people aged 18+, for anybody who fits under the bisexual umbrella, whether they identify or are questioning their sexuality/ romantic life. Where :...

What:  Journey MCC Asylum Social Group is an inclusive social & support group for LGBT asylum seekers, providing a safe, welcoming space in the heart of Birmingham. Where: Birmingham LGBT Centre When: 3rd Friday of the month, from 1pm...

What: The Gay Outdoor Club operates throughout Great Britain and provides a wide range of outdoor and indoor sports and recreational activities for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender men and women. The West Midlands group generally walks on...

What: Helping families of lesbian, gay and bisexual people in coming to terms with knowing that a member of their family is gay. Additional Information: Coming to terms with a son or daughter’s sexuality can be very difficult,...

What: LGBT Polska is a social group of friendly people for Polish LGBT community and Polish speaking friends in West Midlands. We meet every second Friday of the month at 8pm in different venues in Birmingham gay village. Everybody...

What: Birmingham South Asians LGBT – Finding A Voice – aims to be a positive experience, event or group with an informal, welcoming atmosphere, provide a platform to speak up, find a voice, gain recognition and acceptance. The social/support...

What: Married Men’s Group is a social group for men who are married to, or in a relationship with, a woman, but are attracted to other men. The group welcomes men of all ages from Birmingham and surrounding areas,...

UNMUTED is a co-created and community directed social and peer support network in Birmingham for people of colour who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Intersex (LGBTQI). UNMUTED provides support through social groups (lead by members of the community...

What: Positive West Midlands is a support group for people living with HIV & our supporters & volunteers. Providing social support and sign-posting to other agencies. Come along, make new friends and share experiences, over free tea, coffee and...

A Birmingham-based social group for anyone who identifies as non-binary, genderqueer, gender nonconforming, or whose identity does not fit the gender binary, as well as those questioning or curious. We meet twice monthly, find us at @brumNBsocial on...

What: ‘A Rainbow of Opinions’ is a new debate and discussion of topical issues to broaden people’s minds and enable us to learn from each other, hosted by Marc Ryder. The basic aim of the group is to...

What: Ageing Well Together is a group for anyone interested in the Ageing Better in Birmingham programme for LGBT people. We meet every other month to catch up with new developments with Ageing Better and how it can...

What: QWSS is a group for women and allies which meets on the third Sunday of the month to do craft activities and drink tea! We’d love to welcome you and share your ideas, stories and skills. When: Third...

What: We are a friendly, welcoming group who read and discuss books of interest to the LGBT community. Free tea and coffee provided; lunch together afterwards is optional. When: First Monday of the month (second Monday if the...

Java & Chow is not currently meeting.

What: Rainbow Bridge has been set up to bridge the gaps between lesbian, gay, bi, trans and heterosexual communities, to enable them to find out more about each other and activities, groups and services which are of interest...

What: Illuminate is a non-religious space with no formal liturgy, sacred and secular music playing. Some silence is observed in a darkened room, a discussion follows led by a group member or an informal chat in the second...

RANG is a creative and social group open to all south Asian men and women who identify as LGBT, and takes place on the 2nd Sunday of  the month, 1pm-3pm. For more information please email dansingh@blgbt.org

What: Boot Women is a walking group for women, primarily lesbians, based in Birmingham and the surrounding areas. Additional Information: They meet on the second Sunday of every month for a walk that averages about 4-6 miles and...

What: LGBT-friendly football team. Blaze welcome players of all abilities! If you’ve got an interest in football, they want to hear from you. Birmingham Blaze is part of  MUL and the GFSN league. When: Wednesdays & Sundays (Training)...

What: Come and play Table Tennis at the LGBT Centre, this fun dynamic game is a cheap and accessible sport played by 2.4m people in the United Kingdom. For people of all ages and abilities, table tennis clubs provide the...

What: Birmingham Bluefins is the water polo team of Moseley Shoals. Any swimmer can join and learn the rules of this fun team game. Just bring swim kit and towel. When: Usually held every other Moseley Shoals Wednesday...

What: Birmingham Bulls RFC, is the West Midland’s gay and inclusive Rugby team. The team welcomes all abilities and offers training. Website: www.pitchero.com/clubs/birminghambullsrfc/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/birminghambullsrfc Twitter: @BrumBullsRFC

What: The Gay Outdoor Club operates throughout Great Britain and provides a wide range of outdoor and indoor sports and recreational activities for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender men and women. The West Midlands group generally walks on...

When: Thursday Nights 7.15pm -9pm Where: The Vault – Birmingham LGBT Centre, 38/40 Holloway Circus, Birmingham. B1 1EQ Info: Come along and join us for a fun night of line dancing with other LBGT people and their friends....

For whom: Open to all (FREE) Where: The Vault – Birmingham LGBT Centre, 38/40 Holloway Circus, Birmingham B1 1EQ When: Fridays 5.30pm – 6.30pm (beginners), 6.45pm – 7.45pm (progression) Info: Join Anna Robottom of City Yoga Birmingham, who will be...

What: Midlands Out Badminton Team. Playing in Birmingham since 2003, this friendly group is open to players of all abilities. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, enjoyment and participation are the aims of this group....

  What: Regular swimming sessions at the magnificent Moseley Road Pool, Birmingham’s oldest working pool and a Grade II listed building, and (as of autumn 2017) at the new pool in Sparkhill. For any session just turn up...

What: The UK’s most social group for gay and bisexual men who love the great outdoors. We organise hiking, camping, climbing, hostelling, biking, canoeing, sailing and skiing events as well as one-off international trips and more hard-core ‘challenge’...

What: Birmingham Swifts is an LGBT running group for Birmingham. We’re open to everyone, no matter what your ability, age, sexuality or gender. It’s our aim to help you achieve your running goals in a friendly and supportive environment, whether...

What: These easy walks are proving popular with a wide variety of people from beginners to more experienced walkers. They all start at 11am, last between two to four hours depending on the time of year, and are...

What: TAGS is a group that provides the trans community with a safe space to swim regularly. New faces are encouraged. You can get in touch with the organiser with questions and for confirmation of pool times and location.   2018 Sunday Sessions...

Trans City Football Club is suitable for anyone over the age of 18 who identifies as being anywhere on the trans spectrum. It is a safe space and the group has sole access to the changing rooms during sessions....

This fitness studio is part of the Birmingham LGBT Centre. The Vault offers a workout space with a large mirror and a range of fitness equipment, including: Table tennis tables, bats and balls A range of medicine balls (1kg-9kg), kettlebells...

What: The centre has a focus on Health & Wellbeing and hosts and develops services to address health inequalities and meet the needs of Birmingham’s diverse Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Trans communities. Located in Birmingham city centre on...

What: Birmingham Gays and Lesbians Against Depression is a friendly support and social group for those suffering from depression or other mental illness; all our members understand depression or other conditions like anxiety, OCD or stress. The group...

What: Reach Out Recovery offers treatment and recovery services to support anyone experiencing difficulties with drugs and/or alcohol in a range of local community settings across Birmingham. Services are free and confidential. They have recovery teams across the city...

  Please note that the weekly meetings at Birmingham LGBT are no longer held here. Click on the link below to find a meeting in Birmingham or elsewhere.   Website: http://ukna.org/na-meeting/birmingham-45

What: Bromsgrove, South Birmingham and surrounding areas. Supporting parents of LGBT people. When: 3rd Tuesday of the month Mobile: 07974 811443 (Margaret) Website: www.newroadparents.org

What: Married Men’s Group is a social group for men who are married to, or in a relationship with, a woman, but are attracted to other men. The group welcomes men of all ages from Birmingham and surrounding areas,...

The group is facilitated by volunteers from Prostate Cancer UK, working with the BGT community aimed at providing for gay and bisexual men affected by prostate cancer and trans women. All are welcome, as are partners and supporters...

The group is a local support group for parents and carers of transgender children and teenagers (up to the age of 19).  It is run via Mermaids UK.  The group offers information, support, friendship and experience. If anyone...

UNMUTED is a co-created and community directed social and peer support network in Birmingham for people of colour who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Intersex (LGBTQI). UNMUTED provides support through social groups (lead by members of the community...

What: We meet every two months to discuss the housing needs of older LGBT people, including sheltered housing and care homes. At our meetings, we discuss our needs and aspirations and invite agencies to give presentations so that...

What: Trans Masculine Birmingham is a support and advice group for all Trans guys over the age of 18, that meets once a month at LGBT Centre in Birmingham. Regardless of whether you are Gender-questioning, Transgendered, Transsexual, Gender-queer...

What: Trans Central is a (MtF), or Male to Female transgendered community support group providing practical help and peer support to the local Trans community, and creating the opportunity for individual members to take part in community programs...

What: The Gender Identity Research and Education Society provides information for Trans people, their families and the professionals who care for them. Address: Melverley, The Warren, Ashtead, Surrey KT21 2SP Phone: 01372 801554 E-mail: info@gires.org.uk Website: http://www.gires.org.uk

What: Mermaids is a support group for gender variant children and teenagers and their families. They aim to relieve the mental and emotional stress of all persons aged 19 years and under who are in any manner affected...

What: Are you trans , gender variant or questioning your gender identity and aged 13-19? Then why not come along to Emerge? When: Emerge meets once a month usually the first Saturday in the month, from 12.30pm to 3.30pm, in a central...

The group is a local support group for parents and carers of transgender children and teenagers (up to the age of 19).  It is run via Mermaids UK.  The group offers information, support, friendship and experience. If anyone...

What: TAGS is a group that provides the trans community with a safe space to swim regularly. New faces are encouraged. You can get in touch with the organiser with questions and for confirmation of pool times and location.   2018 Sunday Sessions...

Trans City Football Club is suitable for anyone over the age of 18 who identifies as being anywhere on the trans spectrum. It is a safe space and the group has sole access to the changing rooms during sessions....

A Birmingham-based social group for anyone who identifies as non-binary, genderqueer, gender nonconforming, or whose identity does not fit the gender binary, as well as those questioning or curious. We meet twice monthly, find us at @brumNBsocial on...

What: TranSpectrum is a Safe Social Space for anyone who identifies under the Trans* umbrella (as defined by Stonewall) – whether you are questioning your gender, don’t fit in a box or don’t want labels, or if you are...

What: TransUnite is a comprehensive resource for people in the UK searching for support in the transgender community. This easy to use, mobile friendly directory connects you to an established network of trans support groups near you. Website: https://www.transunite.co.uk/

What: Birmingham City University LGBT is a society within Birmingham City Students’ Union. It offers students support and advice on a variety of issues for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people, from sexual health and coming out to...

What: Aston LGBT+ seeks to provide welfare support and social events for any student who identifies with a sexual or gender minority at Aston University. We also welcome anyone who identifies themselves as an ally of the LGBT+...

What: Whether you’re out and proud and want to know about the gay scene and socialising or questioning your sexuality and in need of support and information, the LGBT Association is here to support all students. We actively...

What: The Birmingham and West Midlands Older Lesbian Network Where: Birmingham LGBT Centre When: Fourth Saturday in the month at 1pm Info: Older Lesbian Network meets every fourth Saturday of the month at 1pm at Birmingham LGBT Centre. Each meeting...

What: Boot Women is a walking group for women, primarily lesbians, based in Birmingham and the surrounding areas. Additional Information: They meet on the second Sunday of every month for a walk that averages about 4-6 miles and...

What: GoGetting Out is a regional email network for women who are interested in meeting and socialising with other women. We have members who are lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning and  we work towards a safe, supportive and inclusive...

What: QWSS is a group for women and allies which meets on the third Sunday of the month to do craft activities and drink tea! We’d love to welcome you and share your ideas, stories and skills. When: Third...

What: Out Central is a Youth group for young people age 11-19, who are LGBT or may be questioning their sexuality. Young people take part in a range of activities including trips out and social activities. When: Meets...

What: Are you trans , gender variant or questioning your gender identity and aged 13-19? Then why not come along to Emerge? When: Emerge meets once a month usually the first Saturday in the month, from 12.30pm to 3.30pm, in a central...