LGBTQIA+

  • Transgender Support Group

    As part of Cheltenham Central Primary Care Network, we offer a transgender support group. The support group is a fortnightly meeting run by Essential Space and provides inclusive and non-judgemental space. Sessions are led by therapists and mentors who have had specific training. Ask your GP or our reception team and we will arrange for someone to contact you with further details.

  • The Gloucestershire Gay & Lesbian Community (GGLC)

    The Gloucestershire Gay and Lesbian Community is a friendly social group that welcomes people of all sexualities and ages. The group aims to provide a meeting place for people who want to meet others similar to themselves in a relaxed social environment without the pressures associated with the gay bars and clubs.

    Phone
    07050 627273

    Website
    www.gglc.co.uk

    Email
    info@gglc.co.uk

  • Trans* in Gloucestershire

    A social and support group aimed at trans folk whose gender identity does not match the sex they were assigned at birth. This includes but is not exclusively limited to trans women, trans men and non binary folk.

    Phone
    07834657547

    Website
    www.transunite.co.uk

    Email
    transgloucestershire@gmail.com

  • Terrence Higgins Trust

    The UK’s leading HIV and sexual health charity. They support people living with HIV and amplify their voices, and help the people using services to achieve good sexual health.

    Phone
    0808 802 1221

    Website
    www.tht.org.uk

  • Gloscats

    Are you looking for a safe and supportive environment in which you can be yourself and no-one will put you down? If so, Gloscats may be for you. We believe that it is unimportant how ‘convincing’ you look. We encourage you to believe in yourself so that the true, complete person within will shine through.

    Website
    www.gloscats.org.uk

    Email
    gloscats@gmail.com

  • The Eddystone Trust

    The Eddystone Trust challenges the stigma, discrimination and misinformation associated with HIV and sexual health, and works with people affected by HIV to improve their quality of life.

    Phone
    01752 254 406 or 0800 3283508

    Website
    www.eddystone.org.uk

    Email
    info@eddystone.org.uk

  • Mermaids UK

    Mermaids is passionate about supporting children, young people, and their families to achieve a happier life. Mermaids has evolved and grown to meet demand and offer resources to young people, their families and carers, and professionals working with gender variant young people.

    Phone
    0808 801 0400

    Website
    www.mermaidsuk.org.uk

    Email
    info@mermaidsuk.org.uk

  • Bristol Mind – MindLine Trans+

    The MindLine Trans+ provides a safe place to talk about your feelings confidentially. We don’t record calls nor ask for any personal details. Our listeners will try understand the multitude of feelings and concerns that may be going on for you. We are here to listen and offer our support.

    Phone
    0117 980 0381

    Website
    https://bristolmind.org.uk

    Email
    mindline@bristol.org.uk

  • galop – supporting LGBT+

    If you’ve experienced hate crime, sexual violence or domestic abuse, galop are here for you. Also supporting lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people (LGBT+) who have had problems with the police or have questions about the criminal justice system.

    Advice line
    020 7704 2040

    Domestic abuse line
    0800 999 5428

    Website
    www.galop.org.uk

    Email
    info@galop.org.uk

  • Gendered Intelligence

    Gendered Intelligence (GI) is a charity whose mission is to increase understandings of gender diversity. GI’s vision is of a world where people are no longer constrained by narrow perceptions and expectations of gender, and where diverse gender expressions are visible and valued; particularly specialising in supporting young trans people aged 8-25.

    Phone
    0207 832 5848

    Website
    genderedintelligence.co.uk

  • GIRES

    GIRES is a UK wide organisation whose purpose is to improve the lives of trans and gender non-conforming people of all ages, including those who are non-binary and non-gender.
    GIRES is a volunteer operated membership charity that, in collaboration with the other groups in its field, hears, helps, empowers and gives a voice to trans and gender non-conforming individuals, including those who are non-binary and non-gender, as well as their families.

    Phone
    01372 801 554

    Website
    www.gires.org.uk