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We’re a queer‑led charity creating safer, healthier, more connected LGBTQ+ communities across Scotland.

About us

How we can help

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Helpline

If you need someone to listen, our LGBTQ+ helpline is here for you by phone, live chat, or email.

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What's on

Make community connections at free LGBTQ+ meetups and groups across Scotland.

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Glasgow

Rainbow Ukes

A weekly community group for LGBTQ+ people (16+) in Glasgow to play ukulele together.
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1 April 2026, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Edinburgh Trans and Non-Binary

Edinburgh Trans Choir

A relaxed bi-weekly choir by trans people for trans people (16+) in Edinburgh.
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2 April 2026, 6:15 pm – 8:30 pm
Highlands

Stepping Out

A weekly drop-in session for LGBTQ+ people aged 16-25 in Caithness.
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2 April 2026, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Online Trans and Non-Binary

Non-Binary Edinburgh

A monthly online meeting where non-binary and genderqueer people (16+) can catch up online.
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3 April 2026, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Our impact

In 2025, thousands of LGBTQ+ people across Scotland found care, connection, and community through our work.

  • 370 people received counselling
  • Our helpline delivered 2,000+ sessions,
  • We hosted 340+ events
  • We supported 22 community groups
  • 1,300+ people used our online resources

Together, these numbers show the power of community care, and what we can achieve together.

SEE OUR IMPACT

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A poster titled ‘Scottish LGBTQIA+ Manifesto 2026–2031’ featuring logos of Equality Network, Scottish Trans, LEAP Sports, LGBT Youth Scotland, and LGBT Health and Wellbeing. Below the title, a Progress Pride flag is shown waving on a flagpole.
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Scottish LGBTQIA+ Manifesto 2026-31

LGBTQIA+ organisations across Scotland launch a joint manifesto outlining key…
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Between, Beneath, Beyond: Bi+ women navigating identity and imagining safer futures
Inclusion LGBT+ Health

Between, Beneath, Beyond: Bi+ women’s health in Scotland

Drawing on lived experience, this report highlights the challenges Bi+…
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52 years of listening: Scotland's LGBTQ+ helpline since 1974
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How a Community Built Scotland’s LGBTQ+ Helpline

Discover the community roots of Scotland’s first LGBT+ helpline and…
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Queermas: an LGBTQ+ Guide for a Festive Season on Your Own Terms

This guide supports LGBTQ+ people in navigating the festive season…
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You can be part of our community too! Get involved by volunteering, fundraising or donating to help us support LGBTQ+ people across Scotland.

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