AKT support young people aged 16-25, who are LGBTQ+ homeless, threatened with homelessness or living in a hostile environment.

AKT can help you to:

• Stay safe

• Provide support and advocacy to find emergency accommodation

• Access specialist support

• Develop skills, identify and achieve life goals

Offices based in Newcastle, we support young people throughout the North East, as well as the rest of the UK

Get in touch with us via our website at www.akt.org.uk/get-help

We're here to let all lesbian, gay, bi and trans people, here and abroad, know they're not alone.

We believe we're stronger united, so we partner with organisations that help us create real change for the better. We have laid deep foundations across Britain - in some of our greatest institutions - so our communities can continue to find ways to flourish, and individuals can reach their full potential. We’re here to support those who can’t yet be themselves.

But our work is not finished yet. Not until everyone feels free to be who they are, wherever they are.

AKT in the North East supports LGBTQ+ young people (16-25) who are homeless or living in a hostile environment.

Curious Youth Arts Group was established to create a safe space where LGBTQIA+ and/or gender non-conforming young people aged 11-15 year old feel supported and comfortable to connect with one another whilst exploring their creativity.

The group is the perfect place to meet new friends, try out new art forms with guest artists and take part in fun creative activities!

Guided by Group Leader, Zoe Murtagh, we meet once a month to catch-up with each other, whilst taking part in fun creative activities and be inspired by exploring different art-forms with guest artists!

Open to anyone who has experienced anti-LGBTQIA+ violence or harassment and needs a safe space to talk. The helpline is run by LGBTQIA+ people and is completely confidential. It is operated by Galop, the LGBTQIA+ anti-violence charity supporting people facing hate crime, domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Live webchat also available via the website. 

We will call you back if you can't get through to us the first time or if you call outside our opening hours. Just leave us a message with your contact details and the best time to get back to you.

What we do

The Northern Region Gender Dysphoria Service is a service for people who experience persistent confusion and/or discomfort as a result of a discrepancy between their assigned sex and their gender identity. This includes people who want to change physical aspects of their gender as well as those who do not.

Weekly workshops on Tuesdays 5.30 to 7.30pm at Dance City, Newcastle.

A new group for LGBTQIA+ musicians and aspiring producers Aged 12 - 18 years.

A place for you to 

Established in 2006 to encourage gay people to play and enjoy the sport of rugby. Based at Percy Park RFC, Preston Avenue, North Shields, Tyne and Wear NE30 2BE

Rainbow Home is a charity providing support for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers and refugees in the Northeast of England. Working with people who have fled their countries because of persecution based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Meets 3rd Friday of the month.

An LGBT+ football club that anyone can play for regardless of gender, sexuality or prior experience with football or sport. Everyone is welcome.

NUCASTLE training complex, Diana Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.

An inclusive church founded by LGBT people in the North East of England. MCC stands for 'Metropolitan Community Church'. Part of an international Christian denomination, founded in, and reaching beyond the LGBT communities. 

LGBTQ+ and allies meeting for people who are Christian or exploring faith.
St Nicholas’ Cathedral from 6pm one Saturday a month then to a local bar for social time.

A service for those on waiting list for NRGDS. Regular online and in person group meetings - drop ins, trans masculine, trans feminine and non-binary groups - as well as 1-2-1 support. 

Please contact via email for the latest information on dates and times

LGBTQ+ organisations acting together as one voice for the North East LGBTQ+ communities. Various activities across the region and volunteer opportunities.

A media hub for LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Incorporating Pride Radio, Pride World Radio and other LGBT+ organisations.

Pride Radio FM 89.2.

This group meets bi-weekly, to share experiences, make friends and have fun. There are two groups: one for 13-18 s and a group for 19-25s.

'All Under One Roof'  has been running  consistently for 20 years in south east Northumberland. We promise a warm welcome, a safe space to be your best queer self  and great support (if you want it.) 

Groups meet at the Oval, Roslin Park, Bedlington Station or online. 

Trinity Youth also run further LGBT+ services, see website for details. 

Northern Pride was formed in August 2007 after a brief gap in Pride activities following the closure of Pride on the Tyne. A research project was commissioned and carried out by MET Ltd to establish what the North East LGBTQ+ community would like from a Pride event. These results were fed back to the community in May 2007 and from this feedback, a group of volunteers came forward and formed the first Northern Pride Committee.

An LGBTQ+ arts group for 14-21 year olds who are creative.

Opportunity to create music, visual art, writing and performances.

The Customs House, South Shields on Wednesdays 6-8pm. 

Contact for more information

A social group for gay/bi men, meets 3rd Friday of the month in the Eagle Bar, Newcastle
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First Saturday of the month, 2 – 5pm. Meets upstairs at Prohibition Cabaret Bar, 25 Pink Lane. Newcastle. NE1 5DW

An inclusive LGBTQ+ cycling group in the North east of England. 

We define the North East to include the following counties: County Durham, Northumberland and Tyne & Wear.

We genuinely hope this group will allow you to build confidence, make new social connections and improve your physical & mental health through cycling, either alone or with other group members.

A national organisation with regional groups, as well as specialist groups covering interests such as caving, cycling, swimming etc. As well as day walks many weekends away are organised in different parts of the country and abroad. 

A friendly group of gay, bisexual and trans guys who get together to enjoy hiking, climbing, walking, running, cycling and water activities. 

Volunteers run events all over the UK including the north east. 

An online community group specifically for the LGBT+ community and allies. Hosts 'THE HUB' live on Pride Radio FM 89.2 and DAB.

Parkinson's UK LGBTQI+ support network/group for information, support and more. An online meeting. 

Please see website for more details.