There are many Support and Social groups in Manchester and the surrounding areas.
More and more groups are being launched covering a wide range of subjects and issues, should you need any assistance please ask an Icebreakers volunteer who will be more than happy to help you look for any support group you may be interested in.
Description The LGBT society exists for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer people on campus. It hold events for LGBT students to meet and socialise, and provides welfare services for people who are questioning their sexuality or gender, or for those who meet with difficulty because of their sexuality or gender. Contact them via their website at https://manchesterstudentsunion.com/pages/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&site_search=lgbt, by email to enquiries©lgbt.manchester.ac.uk, or via their Facebook group.
Description An informal dining and social groups for Gay and Bi men who live, work or socialise in and around Manchester. It meets for a buffet or sit-down meal on the first Thursday of every month. The venue is different each month but is generally in or near the city centre and occasionally in the gay village. Contact Mango on 07866 909677 or mango.news@btopenworld.com
Phone Number 07866 909677
Description An online way of meeting up with others in groups that have specific interests. Check out www.meetup.com and browse for groups that interest you.
Description A Christ-centred congregation which celebrates, affirms, and reaches beyond the LGBT communities of Manchester and North West England. Positively supports LGBT asylum seekers. Meets every Sunday 4.30pm at Wilbraham St Ninian's URC, Egerton Rd South, Chorlton, M21 0XJ. Call 0161 881 6050 (Andy Braunston) or visit www.metropolitanchurch.org.uk
Phone Number 0161 881 6050
Description Telephone 0808 808 2008 or see www.myh.org.uk
Phone Number 0808 808 2008
Description A LGBT Foundation social & support group that meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month (7:30 - 9pm). For gay & bi men aged over 40. https://lgbt.foundation/groups
Description Social group for LGBT’s over 50 and their carers or friends of any age. Drop-in sessions every Wednesday afternoon (1-3pm) at the LGF. There are activities every Thursday – see https://outinthecity.org/ for further details.
Description An activity group for gay men, lesbians and their friends. It organises walks, cycle rides, etcetera every Sunday in Summer and on alternate Sundays throughout the rest of the year.
Description Gay men’s social group visiting theatre, ballet, opera, cinema, musicals, art exhibitions and a variety of other cultural events. Contact goingoutmanchester@yahoo.co.uk
Description A support group that meets at the LGBT Foundation on the 1st Saturday of each month. Visit www.outwithprostatecancer.org.uk for more info.
