We have compiled this list of some of the Salford LGBTQ+ groups and organisations. If you have a group to add please email hannah.powell@salfordcvs.co.uk
Oasis Hub Media City UK - Rainbow group
Friday afternoon's
For children and young people who attend the academy next door on the last 30 mins on a Friday any year 7-11 welcome. They discuss things related to LGBTQ+ history and current affairs, peer support and more. A great safe space for the young people.
Salford Pride new peer-to-peer support group
Salford Pride have teamed up with @talkaboutitmate to launch peer to peer support group sessions every week in February for the LGBTQ+ community here in Salford.
Rainbow Social Club
Where: Lady James Hall, Irlam
When: Every Tuesday 3pm-5pm.
Run by Mariusz from Health Improvement (@MariuszSalford on Twitter)
Gaddum LGBTQ+ Carers Network
Do you identify as LGBTQ+? Do you look after someone? Come along to this friendly group my LGBTQ+ carers on the last Tuesday of every month from 6pm-7pm. There will be an opportunity to meet others, chat about a range of topics and join in social activities, either online or in person. For more information contact sam.palmer@gaddum.org.uk
Where: LGBT Foundation
When: The last Tuesday of every month from 6pm-7pm
Out in the City - Manchester 50+ group
Out In The City is a self-organised project (supported by Age UK Manchester) to support members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities who are over 50 years of age. Out In The City is a friendly social / support group. We meet at Cross Street Chapel, 29 Cross Street, Manchester M2 1NL every Thursday from 2pm-4pm. The meetings are a drop-in and there is no need to book.
LGBT Foundation panel
The Greater Manchester LGBTQ+ Equality Panel is one of seven panels established by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) to tackle inequality and injustice in the region. Its aim is to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people across the city region by championing LGBTQ+ inclusion, and ensuring that the interests of our diverse LGBTQ+ communities drive all aspects of running and planning for the future of Greater Manchester. The panel is made up of LGBTQ+ volunteers from across Greater Manchester, all of whom represent the rich diversity of the city-regions LGBTQ+ community. For more info and to apply to join the panel click on the above link.
LGBT Foundation - The Community Café
Every Saturday & Sunday in Feb, 10am – 1pm
Have a brew and a chat with other LGBTQ+ people at their sober space, located in the heart of Manchester’s Gay Village
Fairbairn House, 2nd Floor, 72 Sackville Street, Manchester M1 3NJ
Partisan Collective
A queer/v inclusive arts co-operate/space who run several events. The have Trans Action workshops and are also doing a Pink Picnic after show Events - Partisan (partisancollective.net)
Where: Next door to Islington Mill
Queer Family Tea
Queer family tea is a weekly gathering at Partisan each Thursday between 6pm and 9pm. It originated from a group of queers coming together in each others home and we decided more people might like to take part. So we are trialing it to see if this is true.
Islington Mill is Queer — Islington Mill
Islington Mill has a Podcast series called Islington Mill is Queer (think this was from last year)
Rainbow Mind - Mind In Salford
Mind in Salford have an initiative called Rainbow Mind.
Salford LGBTQ+ Youth Group
Weekly youth groups in Little Hulton (Mondays), Swinton (Wednesdays), Eccles (Tuesdays) and Pendleton (Thursdays). For more information email youth.services@salford.gov.uk
The Proud Trust – Proud Connections
Supporting young people who identify as LGBQT.#
LGBTQ+ online dementia support group - Greater Manchester
A safe and friendly space to express yourselves and support each other:
Speak or listen in an LGBTQ+ safe space, Be anonymous if you prefer, Make friends / connections, Talk about issues that are important to you.
Guest speakers, Fun monthly quiz
First Tuesday of the month | 2PM - 3.30PM
Zoom meeting
Contact Kathryn Mellor –kathryn.mellor@lgbt.foundation for zoom details and further information