LGBT+
Local Events
Abingdon Pride
Abingdon has hosted its first Pride event in 2019. Abingdon Pride is supported by Abingdon Town Council.
Oxford Pride
Oxford has hosted an annual Oxford Pride festival since 2003. Oxford Pride is supported by Oxford City Council.
Events Listings
Listings for the City’s vibrant social scene can be found on the LGBT+ Oxfordshire Facebook page.
Local Organisations
LGBTQ Abingdon
Facebook Page: @LGBTQabingdon
This page is for the LGBTQ Community in or around the Abingdon area to help meet & make new friends
TransOxford – Oxfordshire Transgender Support Group
TransOxford is an independent dedicated support group for transgender and gender non-conforming people in Oxfordshire.
Visit the TransOxford website for more information.
LGBT+ Oxfordshire
LGBT+ Oxfordshire is a one-stop connection to community and support services for LGBT+ life in Oxfordshire. Within the website are pages for Community, Advice and Resources that link to groups and organisations to help make your life in and around Oxfordshire as welcoming as possible. …
07875 515 499
National Organisations:
LGBT Foundation
The LGBT Foundation provide a wide range of support services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people. Services include a helpline and email advice.
0345 330 3030 (10am to 10pm), Mon to Fri, Sat, 10am to 6pm
Mind Out
MindOut is a mental health service run by, and for lesbians, gay men, bisexual, trans and queer people. They provide an online chat service, advocacy and advice & information by email, phone or online chat.
01273 234839
www.mindout.org.uk
The Beaumont Society
A national organisation supporting transgender people. Call the national information line for details of your local representative.
01582 412220 (24hrs)
enquiries@beaumontsociety.org.uk
Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (FFLAG)
FFLAG, formerly Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, promotes understanding and acceptance of authentic and open LGBT lives in families with an LGBT family member. They offer a listening ear and practical support through their email and helpline services. Information booklets are downloadable from their website.
0845 652 0311
LGBT Foundation
LGBT Foundation is a national charity delivering advice, support and information services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities.
0345 3 30 30 30
MindLine Trans+
Mindline Trans+ is a confidential emotional and mental health support helpline for people who identify as transgender, agender, genderfluid and non-binary. They provide a safe place to talk about any feelings with a trained volunteer with lived Trans or non-binary experience, who will listen and offer support. They can also support family members, friends, colleagues
0300 330 5468
Open two nights a week – Mondays and Fridays 8pm to midnight
Stonewall
Stonewall are a charity who campaign for the equality of lesbian, gay, bi and trans people across Britain and abroad. Their information service can help with any issues affecting LGBT people or their families. Whatever your situation, you are not on your own – Stonewall will do what they can to help or point you
0800 050 2020 (9.30am to 4.30pm, Mon to Fri)
www.stonewall.org.uk/help-advice/contact-stonewalls-information-service
Topaz
Topaz is a collection of people; staff and volunteers, who run TOPAZ with and for young people who would like a safe space to explore their feelings and gain a better understanding of themselves. Topaz is a social group for young people aged 13-25 who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or who are questioning
01865 396778
akt
akt supports LGBTQ+ young people in the UK experiencing homelessness or living in hostile environments to find safe homes, employment, education or training and to celebrate their identities in order to improve their life outcomes.
https://www.akt.org.uk/get-help
