Ask Bobby

The LGBTQ+ directory for support and community.

Ask Bobby is a free, nationwide UK directory connecting LGBTQ+ people with affirming community groups, support services and social spaces – from therapists specialising in queer experiences to inclusive sports teams, creative groups and mental health support. It’s named in loving memory of Strictly Come Dancing’s Robin Windsor, known as Bobby to his friends.

Search by keyword, enter your postcode to see what’s near you, or use the filters.

Therapy & counselling

Arcus LGBT CIC

UK-wide

At Arcus, we pride ourselves on being a nationwide LGBT+ counselling service, but our doors are open to everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

  • Mental health & wellbeing
  • Trauma, abuse & hate crime

Social groups

Big Gay Out

London

Big Gay Out (BGO) is a community for gay, bi, trans, and queer men who want fun, connection, and friendship beyond the party scene.

  • Neurodivergent friendly
  • Arts, culture & games
  • Coming out & identity
  • Fitness & outdoors

Social groups

BiPhoria

Manchester & North West

BiPhoria is a social-support organisation for bi people in Manchester and North West England which has been making bi space and giving bis voice since 1994.

  • Free
  • Coming out & identity
  • Mental health & wellbeing

Workshops & training

Bobu (Across Rainbows C.I.C.)

Online · UK-wide

Across Rainbows C.I.C., operating as bobu, offers an LGBTQ+ Safety Toolkit and workshops, providing practical skills to navigate hostile environments, discrimination, and microaggressions. Its 'bobuSHIFT' tool empowers individuals with immediate responses—Feel It, Read It, Own It—to confidently act, speak up, or leave challenging situations. The service is dedicated to fostering emotional safety and preparedness within the community.

  • Free
  • Trauma, abuse & hate crime

Therapy & counselling

DivergentMind

Online · UK-wide

We offer ADHD coaching and personalized support designed to help neurodivergent individuals shine. We can help you overcome challenges like brain fog, overwhelm, and difficulties with executive functioning, empowering you to navigate daily life with confidence

  • Free
  • Neurodivergent friendly
  • Neurodiversity (ADHD, autism)

Therapy & counselling

Eve Janes Therapy

Online · UK-wide

I provide long and short-term talk therapy, counselling and coaching online. Working from a GSRD and Neurodivergent affirmative approach.

  • Low-cost or pay-what-you-can
  • Neurodivergent friendly
  • Bereavement
  • Coming out & identity

Social groups

Gay & Tonic!

Brighton & Hove and online

Gay & Tonic! is a vibrant community in Brighton, Hove & Beyond, dedicated to creating safe and inclusive spaces for gay, bi, trans men, and nonbinary people to connect and thrive without alcohol or substances.

  • Drop in, no booking
  • Free
  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Low-cost or pay-what-you-can

Apps & online communities

Gaymers iNC.

Clapham Junction, London

Gaymers iNC. is the UKs biggest LGBTQ+ gaming community. Our mission is to bring gamers and geeks together and make lasting friendships!

  • Arts, culture & games
  • Loneliness & friendship
  • Mental health & wellbeing
  • Neurodiversity (ADHD, autism)

Social groups

GAYNS

Borough, London and online

gayns is a social wellness brand for gay and queer people offering events, primarily focussed around movement, that foster connection and community.

  • Drop in, no booking
  • Free
  • Neurodivergent friendly
  • Sober space

Apps & online communities

Glynda

Online · UK-wide

Glynda is a wellbeing and support platform for those wanting support with Chemsex

  • Anonymous / confidential
  • Free
  • Neurodivergent friendly
  • Sober space

Support & advice

Herefordshire Mind

Hereford

Herefordshire Mind is a local mental health charity offering support and fighting for the corner of individuals facing mental health challenges in Herefordshire. They provide various groups and services, ensuring no one has to face a mental health problem alone.

  • Free
  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Neurodivergent friendly
  • Quiet room

Health & HIV services

Impulse London

London and online

Impulse London is a volunteer-led organisation engaging gay men and the wider lgbtq+ community through events, advocacy, and meaningful connection. We are united by a mission to engage, support, and connect queer men while championing sexual health, mental health, substance use awareness, and social justice.

  • Free
  • Chemsex, drugs & alcohol
  • Sexual health & HIV

Campaigning & advocacy

Intercom Trust

Exeter

Intercom Trust is a community-led charity that aims to build a South West region where LGBTQ+ people are celebrated and live with real equality.

  • Drop in, no booking
  • Coming out & identity
  • Loneliness & friendship
  • Mental health & wellbeing

Social groups

It’s Culture Innit

Walworth, London

A peer-led community initiative creating welcoming spaces for Gay, Bi, Trans, and Queer men to meet, connect, and support one another. We focus on inclusion, social connection, and mental health awareness through real-life events.

  • Arts, culture & games
  • Chemsex, drugs & alcohol
  • Coming out & identity
  • Fitness & outdoors

Campaigning & advocacy

Lambeth Links

Lambeth, London

Lambeth Links is the forum for Lambeth's LGBTQ+ community, acting as a central point of rallying, communication and advocacy. We work collaboratively with fellow organisations and councils to 'link' our community with events, services, resources and more.

  • Arts, culture & games
  • Loneliness & friendship
  • Mental health & wellbeing

Apps & online communities

LGBT HERO

Online · UK-wide

LGBT HERO is the national health and wellbeing charity dedicated to uplifting and supporting LGBTQ+ people. Every month we support over 100,000 people with trusted information, advice, and support.

  • Chemsex, drugs & alcohol
  • Coming out & identity
  • Loneliness & friendship
  • Mental health & wellbeing

Support & advice

London Friend

King’s Cross, London

London Friend has been supporting the mental health and wellbeing of the LGBTQ+ community in London since 1972.

  • Free
  • Neurodivergent friendly
  • Chemsex, drugs & alcohol
  • Coming out & identity

Health & HIV services

Mulwade Foundation

Mayfair, London

At the Mulwade Foundation, our mission is to create lasting, positive change by assisting and empowering individuals living with HIV. We do this through raising awareness and challenging HIV-related stigma, and through a combination of strategic partnerships, innovative programs, and an unwavering commitment to address one of the most pressing social and educational challenges of our time.

  • Loneliness & friendship
  • Mental health & wellbeing
  • Trauma, abuse & hate crime

Campaigning & advocacy

Not A Phase

UK-wide and online

Not A Phase is a trans-led, nationwide charity committed to uplifting and improving the lives of trans+ adults in the UK through community, awareness campaigns, and social projects. They're dedicated to creating a thriving, supportive space for the trans+ and gender non-conforming community.

  • Free
  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Neurodivergent friendly
  • Sober space

Therapy & counselling

Off Beat Therapy

Farnham, Surrey

Off Beat Therapy provides counselling with a focus on the impact of oppression, otherness, discrimination and hate crimes.

  • Arts, culture & games
  • Bereavement
  • Chemsex, drugs & alcohol
  • Coming out & identity

Therapy & counselling

Pink Therapy

Online · UK-wide

Connecting you with skilled, affirming therapists who understand LGBTQIA+ identities, gender exploration and diverse relationship structures.

  • Bereavement
  • Coming out & identity
  • Loneliness & friendship
  • Mental health & wellbeing

Health & HIV services

Positively UK

Hoxton, London

Positively UK offers peer-led support, advocacy, and information to empower individuals living with HIV to effectively navigate every aspect of their diagnosis, care, and life with HIV.

  • Anonymous / confidential
  • Beginner friendly
  • Coming out & identity
  • Loneliness & friendship

Apps & online communities

Queer Men’s Fitness (QMF)

Online · UK-wide

We are Queer Men's Fitness, a trans-inclusive peer-led health and fitness WhatsApp online community that offers a free evidence based advice, hints and tips via healthy and good intentioned peer-to-peer discussions.

  • Fitness & outdoors
  • Mental health & wellbeing

Support & advice

Queer Minds

Lambeth & Southwark, London and online

Queer Minds is a peer support group for LGBTQIA+ people (aged 18+) who live, work or play in Lambeth and Southwark. This group is by us, for us and is for those who are looking to connect with others and get support for their mental health.

  • Drop in, no booking
  • Free
  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Neurodivergent friendly

Apps & online communities

Regard

Online · UK-wide

We’re a national organisation for disabled LGBTQI+ People, campaigning on their issues and providing information and online social events.

  • Disability
  • Loneliness & friendship

Sport & fitness

ROXPROUD

Online · UK-wide

ROXPROUD is a collective of LGBTQ+ hybrid athletes breaking the barriers in the hybrid racing world. Race Loud. Race Proud.

  • Fitness & outdoors
  • Loneliness & friendship
  • Mental health & wellbeing

Community centres

The London LGBTQ+ Community Centre

Blackfriars, London

The London LGBTQ+ Community Centre is a sober, intersectional community centre and café where all LGBTQ+ people are welcome, supported, can build connections and can flourish. Our vision is for a more connected, belonging and thriving LGBTQ+ community in London.

  • Arts, culture & games
  • Chemsex, drugs & alcohol
  • Family & parenting
  • Fitness & outdoors

Community centres

The OutHouse

Colchester, Essex

The OutHouse is an Essex-based charity that provides support, community engagement, counselling, and training for LGBTQ+ individuals throughout Essex, helping them to find community and reach their full potential. It aims to be a beacon of light for the LGBTQ+ community.

  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Low-cost or pay-what-you-can
  • Neurodivergent friendly
  • Sober space

Workshops & training

We Create Space

Online · UK-wide

Grounded in community care, healing and development principles, 'Creating Space' is about collective learning, connection and growth.

  • Arts, culture & games
  • Bereavement
  • Chemsex, drugs & alcohol
  • Coming out & identity

Sport & fitness

WODProud

UK-wide

WODProud is a non-profit LGBTQ+ CrossFit community based in London, dedicated to fostering strength, connection, and pride through fitness events and mental health support.

  • Low-cost or pay-what-you-can

Support & advice

You Are Loved

Online · UK-wide

You Are Loved CIC creates safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people to connect, share, and support each other, fighting the silent epidemic of premature deaths from suicide and drugs. They also provide a directory called Ask Bobby, connecting people to community initiatives.

  • Free
  • Trans-led
  • Suicide prevention

Need help right now? If you’re in immediate danger call 999. For someone to talk to any time, call Samaritans free on 116 123, or text SHOUT to 85258. Switchboard LGBT+ helpline: 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm).