Kaleidoscope social space for LGBTQIA+ people and allies aged 17-24
Are you 17 – 24 and looking to socialise with others from the Havering LGBTQ+ community? Join our FREE social club. We meet every first Tuesday of the month at...
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Support for the LGBTQIA+ community
London has a thriving LGBTQIA+ community. From pubs and cafés, bookshops and museums, to voluntary sector organisations supporting LGBTQIA+ wellbeing, there are many places you can visit and groups you can join.
LGBTQIA+ welcome stickers
Use the LGBTQIA+ welcome stickers to find inclusive local venues across Havering.
These stickers were co-designed by the local LGBTQ+ community through a project Kaleidoscope led called Scope Out. The goal of these stickers is to make Romford more visually inclusive in a discreet way. Stickers like these are found across bigger cities and mean a lot to LGBTQ+ who spot them.(opens in new tab)
The accompanying pamphlet gives information on what local businesses and venues can do if they spot hate crime, and how to be an ally. If you're a local venue that wishes to join the scheme, you can join it here.(opens in new tab)opens in new tab)
LGBTQIA+ places & spaces
Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope was set up in 2022 when local members were tired of not having a flourishing LGBTQ+ scene in Romford, and feeling like support and advice wasn’t available when they needed it.
Redbridge Rainbow Community
Redbridge Rainbow Community supports, connects and advocates for LGBTQ+ people who live, work, study and socialise in the London Borough of Redbridge. Our diverse and accessible activities and events welcome, connect and support LGBTQ+ people, allies and our wider communities.
Elop
Elop is an award-winning LGBT+ mental health and wellbeing charity with over 26yrs years’ experience of providing high quality, professional, LGBTQ+ affirmative mental health and wellbeing services to LGBTQ+ communities across London and Essex borders.
Queeros East
Social meet-ups for Queeros on the East Edge of London.
Queer Britain
The UK's first and only LGBTQ+ museum.
East London LGBTQ+ Film Festival
This film festival was created by Kaleidoscope(opens in new tab) to show sensational independent cinema made for and by members of the LGBTQIA+ Community. This festival hopes to inspire our youth community and raise important funds for the charitable organisation.
Held in Lumiere(opens in new tab) in Romford, The Mercury Mall, RM1 3EE.
London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
This is a sober, intersectional community centre and café where all LGBTQ+ people are welcome, supported, can build connections and can flourish.
East London LGBT Seniors
Events and meet-ups for LGBTQIA+ over 50s living in East London.
She Her They Them
The community building social initiative for LGBTQIA+ women, non-binary, trans, intersex and gender nonconforming individuals in East London and beyond.
Gay's The Word Bookshop
Gay's The Word is the UK's oldest LGBT bookshop and a touchstone for the broader LGBT community near Russell Square tube station.
Micro Rainbow
Providing safe housing, employability, and and social inclusion support for LGBTQI refugees and people seeking asylum.
Pride and History Month events
LGBTQ+ Pride month is celebrated every June / July, and LGBTQ+ history month is celebrated every February.
Stay tuned to find out what's on and follow Kaleidoscope on Instagram(opens in new tab) and Facebook(opens in new tab) to be the first to know of any LGBTQIA+ events in Havering.
Related Services
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FFLAG LGBT+ support charity
FFLAG is a national charity focused on supporting families with LGBT+ loved ones. Our initiatives promote acceptance and understanding while advocating for civil rights.
LGBTQ+ group for 17-24 year olds
Kaleidoscope is a vibrant, welcoming social club for LGBTQ+ young people aged 17-24 in Havering.
elop
elop is a holistic lesbian and gay centre that offers a range of social, emotional and support services to LGBT communities.
galop
Support for LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence.
Micro Rainbow
Support for LGBTQIA+ refugees and asylum seekers.
Stonewall Housing
We support thousands of LGBTQ+ people every year who are struggling with housing issues or homelessness.
