London LGBTQ Community Centre

POSTPONED: London LGBTQ+ Community Centre Pride Fundraiser
2025-08-01 18:00 - 2025-08-02 01:00 (Europe/London) | SAMA Bankside, 3 Robinson Road, London, England, SE1 8BU, United Kingdom
SAMA Bankside is hosting a party fundraiser to raise money for the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre.

On Friday 1st August, SAMA Bankside is hosting a Pride Fundraiser in collaboration with our neighbours the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre — a sober, intersectional and intergenerational space for all LGBTQ+ people in London.
The fundraiser is an opportunity to party alongside like-minded people for a great cause.
Come and dance to some amazing records played by local artists through a beautiful sound system and help us keep the spirit of Pride alive. Vinyls will be spinning from 8pm!
Your attendance offers a massive contribution towards the Centre who are funded by community donations.
Please note the venue serves alcohol.
About the organiser
SAMA Bankside is an award-winning bar and event space set in a railway arch beside Blackfriars Bridge. Hosting a variety of events, workshops, live DJs, plus delicious seasonal cocktails, SAMA offers a vibrant and friendly atmosphere for all!
Accessibility
Toilets are gender-neutral. We will update with more accessibility info about the space shortly.

LGBTQ+ Life Drawing Class
2025-08-01 18:00 - 19:30 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
LGBTQ+ Life Drawing Class featuring LGBTQ+ models, facilitated by Kai Kathleen.

LGBTQ+ Life Drawing Classes featuring LGBTQ+ models facilitated by Kai Kathleen (they/them). This event is for people over 18.
Basic materials will be provided (such as paper, clipboards, pencils, pastels etc.) but bringing your own is encouraged.

We will begin with an intro to the space and the model
We will explain the prompts/techniques to try, give you some guidance and we’ll get into the creating!
We will have a short break mid way and also time for sharing and socialising at the end
The class is open to all abilities (even if you think you can’t draw – you CAN!) and our aim is to create a brave and vulnerable space for us to connect and enjoy the creative process together.
For more info or any questions please message Kai at @kaikathleenn on Instagram.

About the facilitator
Kai Kathleen (they/them) is a queer Illustrator/Artist based in Surrey, whose vibrant and often political work focuses on their passion for LGBTQ+ empowerment and taboo-tackling subjects.
They use their art as activism and aim to highlight the need for inclusivity and queer representation. They aim to build community, promote equality and inspire others by sharing their work online, running creative workshops in the community and working with like-minded clients as a freelance Illustrator.
Accessibility
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid-19 safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling any Covid-19 symptoms including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough, and chills.
For current information on Covid please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the Centre
We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

NA Queer to Stay
2025-07-30 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-23 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
NA Queer to Stay is a weekly meeting, ran as part of UK Narcotics Anonymous. The group meets every Wednesday from 7-8pm.
There’s no need to register a place. You can drop by any time from 6:30pm.
To retain privacy, the Centre will be closed during the meeting.
Accessibility:
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid and mpox safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre:
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling any Covid-19 and/or mpox symptoms including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough, chills and unusual spots, scabs or ulcers.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid and mpox please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the Centre:
We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

LGBTQ+ Coworking Space
2025-07-30 11:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-23 11:00 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
A space for LGBTQ+ freelancers, students and work-from-homers

Join us for coffee, a desk and queer business!
Every Wednesday the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre opens its space for freelancers, students and anyone that work remotely.
At 1pm we’ll have a social lunch hour so we can have an arranged time to break for lunch and have a chat. It can be tricky to fit in a proper lunch break and we are hoping this will help.
If you don’t want to join, that’s okay! It’ll just be an hour with slightly more chatting and background noise, no pressure at all. On sunny days we’ll eat outside.
This coworking space is run in partnership with Business Queers, a network of freelancers and small business operators. For more information click here.
Accessibility
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling any Covid-19 symptoms including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough, and chills.
For current information on Covid please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the Centre
We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

LGBTQ+ Ballet
2025-07-30 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-07-23 08:00 - 09:00 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
LGBTQ+ friendly beginners and intermediate ballet class. A holistic practice that will improve your strength, coordination and flexibility.

Learn the foundations of ballet in the beautiful surroundings of the Southbank.
A holistic practice that will improve your strength, coordination, flexibility and mindfulness.
Open to all body types, races, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.
Taught by two friendly professional performers and dance enthusiasts from Ballet in the Park.
Come dance your way to fitness with us!
Accessibility at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling any Covid-19 symptoms including a headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough or chills.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid and mpox please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the Centre
We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

Queer Weekday Minyan
2025-07-29 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-22 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
Weekday Shacharit service for queer Jews and allies.

Hosted by Jewish Autonomous Queers, Queer Weekday Minyan is a weekly service and a way to start your Tuesday with fellowship and blessings!
7:30am start:

7:30am – Doors open. People can arrive and wrap tefillin (we have one set to lend
7:45am – The service starts
8:15am – We hope to reach kaddish around this time
8:30am – We must be out at this time

7pm start:

7pm – Doors open. People can arrive and wrap tefillin (we have one set to lend
7:15pm – The service starts
7:45pm – We hope to reach kaddish around this time
8pm – We must be out at this time

We ask that everyone follow our code of conduct.
Accessibility
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling any Covid-19 including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough and chills.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the Centre
We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

Steppin' Out Stronger Launch
2025-07-27 14:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
Join Queer Open Mic facilitator, Manny, for an exciting, powerful, deep and joyful adventure through his new work – Steppin’ Out Stronger!

Join us this summer for an exciting, powerful, deep and joyful adventure through Steppin’ Out Stronger!
Manny (the Centre’s Queer Open Mic facilitator) will be performing pieces from his new online writing project alongside a Q&A. He will also perform some of his singles (you can expect an immersive fun experience).
There will be a short trip before that though through Beauty Within The Cracks (debut writing project), ART IS MY SUPERPOWER (second writing project) & BURNIN’ FLAME (third writing project) so people get an idea and understanding of the projects that came before Steppin’ Out Stronger.
There will also be a few guests performing (TBC).
About the facilitator
Manny(he/him) is a performer, writer and actor from London. He graduated from the University of Roehampton with a degree in Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies.
He has three writing projects on his website: Beauty Within The Cracks, ART IS MY SUPERPOWER and BURNIN’ FLAME. Manny also has released a few singles on all streaming platforms.
Accessibility
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the centre if they are feeling any Covid-19 symptoms including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough and chills.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the Centre
We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

LGBTQ+ Community Meditation
2025-07-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-20 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
This guided meditation group creates a unique space for LGBTQ+ people to foster friendship and practice meditation.

The sessions will feature a variety of mindfulness, loving-kindness and wisdom meditations. There’ll also be sharing and connecting, poetry and more. Through this, we’ll cultivate a warm awareness of our own experience and go beyond the individual to explore how we can grow and flourish as a community. There’ll also be the option to socialise in the cafe area after.
No prior meditation experience required. Also suitable for those who are trying to establish a regular practice within a supportive environment.
Sessions are free, with an optional donation towards establishing a permanent LGBTQ+ community centre. Please note that we are unable to refund donations.
During this session, the cafe will be closed.
Please ensure that you register before attending.
About the organisers
Community Meditation is led by a group of rotating facilitators who come from various backgrounds and practices.
Accessibility
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre:
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the centre if they are feeling any Covid symptoms including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough and chills.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid and mpox please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the Centre
We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

Queer Walking Group: Mount Caburn
2025-07-27 09:30 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
Join us for a special excursion to Mount Caburn as part of our monthly Queer Walking Group programme.

Join us for an unforgettable day at Mount Caburn in a beautiful part East Sussex.
Our Queer Walking Group welcomes all LGBTQ+ individuals for a day of scenic hiking, community bonding, and fun activities.
We’ll kick off the day with a comfortable private coach ride from the Centre’s doorstep to Mount Caburn, where we’ll meet our walking guide, Annie.
You will be able to explore the beautiful scenery, make new friends and strengthen existing connections with LGBTQ+ folks through engaging group activities.
Light snacks and beverages will be provided, and you are welcome to bring your own packed lunch.
To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience, please bring comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and a personal water bottle.
Spaces are limited, so early booking is advised. If you’re unable to attend please let us know as soon as possible, so we can open up tickets to community members on the waiting list.
Schedule (please note that these estimated times):

9:30am – arrive at the Centre
10am – journey from the Centre to Mount Caburn on private coach
12:30pm – arrival at Mount Caburn; group to meet walk leader
1-3:30pm – walking group activity lead by walk leader and co-lead
4pm – journey back from Mount Caburn to London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
6pm – estimated arrival time in London

If you have any concerns/questions on the day, please refer to any of our team members who will be wearing name and pronouns badges.
Accessibility
Apart from the very start and the end, most of the walk is on rough or grassy tracks, so boots or trainers would be good if you have them. Our walk facilitator, Annie, will adapt the pace to the needs of the group.
There’s a steep hill up at the start, but places to rest as we go up in stages. The middle part of the walk is easy walking. There’s also a gradual climb up another hill near the end where we can stop as many times as we like. There are few stiles and gates. The walk ends with a very satisfying easy walk down a big hill at the end!
Please bring your lunch, water and sunscreen, maybe an extra layer to cover up. We can stop for picnic/snacks part of the way.
Donate to the Centre
We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

HIV Testing with METRO
2025-07-26 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
A drop-in HIV testing service with METRO Charity at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre. No booking is required – pop in during the opening times.
The drop-in takes place in the Centre’s Quiet Room.
Accessibility
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling unwell including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough and chills.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid-19 please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the Centre
We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

Personal Styling Session and Free Clothes Giveaway
2025-07-26 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
Imogen is working with Trans Matters Worldwide to host a personal styling session and free clothes giveaway.
Come along to get styled by Imogen and learn some tips on how to dress for your style. More masc, more femme, or anything inbetween, all comers are welcome!
Drop in at any point, we’ll have a chat, try on some clothes and if you like them you can take them home.
About the facilitator
Imogen (she/her) is a volunteer from Trans Matters Worldwide (London Transgender Network). She has an interest in styling and helping people become more confident in themselves. She understands that learning how to dress in an entirely new way part way through your life can not only be daunting but expensive! Imogen has set this event up to help people with this.
She’s a trans femme from South London who likes board games, writing, painting and working out what to wear for her next outfit. Imogen has lots of experience in coaching and leadership and helping people help themselves.
Accessibility
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid-19 safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling any Covid-19 symptoms including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough, and chills.
For current information on Covid please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the Centre
We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

Trans+ Pride Meet and March
2025-07-26 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
Make new friends before we head off to march at London Trans+ Pride!

Come alone or with friends, meet new people and join us as we march together at London Trans+ Pride!
We’ll be meeting at 11am and setting off together to join the main demonstration from 1pm.
We’re looking for 3-4 volunteers to help guide our group to ensure everyone gets to the march safely. If you’re interested in volunteering, contact our Centre Manager, Daniel, at daniel@londonlgbtqcentre.org.
We will be taking public transport to Langham Place before the march starts at 2pm, so make sure to bring a travel card or ticket you normally use.
The Centre can also provide pronoun badges, face masks, drinks and a changing space. If you have further questions, get in touch with us at hello@londonlgbtqcentre.org
We’re currently unable to provide an accessible toilet (the Centre will be closed in August to rebuild our toilet facilities), but we can help accompany you to a nearby site that we have permission to use.
For more information on London Trans+ Pride, check out their website.
We’re also hosting a Trans+ Pride Social on Saturday 19 July where you can make new friends and signs for the big day.
Accessibility
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors to not visit the Centre if they’re feeling any Covid-19 symptoms including a headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough and chills.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid please visit the NHS website.

Trans+ Pride Tour of Tate Modern Art
2025-07-26 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Tate Modern, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9TG, United Kingdom
Join Tate Modern’s LGBTQIA+ tour celebrating trans and gender nonconforming artists on the morning of London Trans+ Pride!

Join Tate Modern’s LGBTQIA+ tour guides for a free tour of the Tate Modern collection to celebrate some of the trans and gender nonconforming artists on display.
This is a special edition of the Tate’s regular LGBTQIA+ tours in the morning before London Trans+ Pride.
There are limited tickets available reserved for folks from the Centre’s community. Please return your ticket if you’re no longer able to attend. We’ll send you details on where to meet at the Tate Modern closer to the time.
Alongside the Tate Modern’s tour, the Centre is also hosting a Meet and March for London Trans+ Pride. Find out more and book your tickets here.

Flash Dances - Performing Little Queer Tales
2025-07-25 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
We are Homo Promos Theatre Company and Gay Authors Workshop, and we run creative writing classes for LGBTQ+ people. We’ve published a book, Flash Dances, which some of the authors will be reading from at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre.
Readers include:

Stephanie Dickinson
MargaretAnne Khoury
Allan MacWilliam
Boadicea Iceni the Cycling Poet
Alaster Douglas
Tim Matthias
Craig Binch
Philip Inglesant
Peter Scott-Presland

Accessibility
Our full accessibility statement is here.
Covid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling unwell including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough and chills.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid-19 please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the Centre
We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

50+ Friday Social
2025-07-25 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
Our weekly meetup for LGBTQ+ people over 50.

Formerly organised by Opening Doors, this is a weekly meetup for LGBTQ+ people over 50.
Accessibility:
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid and mpox safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre:
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling any Covid-19 and/or mpox symptoms including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough, chills and unusual spots, scabs or ulcers.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid and mpox please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the CentreWe rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

Vocal Freedom: Collective Voice Jam!
2025-07-24 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
What does it mean to embody sound? To be heard not just as one, but within a collective?
Join My Blood is My Voice this summer, in a three-part, trans-led vocal healing space; exploring the alchemy of fortifying the voice through sounding with sonic embodiment, improvising, sharing and learning songs, and vocal jamming.
We invite you to explore your voice as a tool of expression, release, and connection. Sounding is a method of exploring what the body needs to release tension and expressing this authentically through the voice. It doesn’t always mean musical sounds; we are focused on finding frequencies and vibrations which feel instinctive to make when we listen deeply.
We will also learn some songs together and explore different tonalities of our voice – to safely explore the range we want to inhabit vocally outside of gender binaries.
This work is not about perfection, performance, or pitch. It’s about sounding from the body, from instinct, from the parts of us that need to speak, especially when words fail.
Together, we will:

Engage in meditative work and deep listening
Explore sounding and vocal improvisation
Learn and share songs in communion
Utilise the voice as a tool to release tension and discover our expressions
Move gently to support vocal fluidity and embodiment
Reimagine the voice beyond binaries – and beyond fear
Explore the potentialities within

Who is it for?
These sessions are for anyone curious about their voice – no singing experience needed. This space is trans-led, queer-centred, and trauma-informed. All bodies and experiences are welcome. You can participate actively or just listen. Presence alone is powerful.
Come as you are. Let your voice find you. Let us hold that voice together.
Every part of the experience is an invitation – never a demand. Our only ask, is that attendees are mindful of who this space was created by and for – as we seek to cultivate the shared tenderness needed to be seen and held in vulnerability
This workshop will be held by tobi, yuki and petals.
Accessibility
Our full accessibility statement is here.
Covid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling unwell including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough and chills.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid-19 please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the Centre
We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

Centre closed
2025-07-24 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
The London LGBTQ+ Community Centre is closed for a private event from 2-4pm.
We’ll reopen to the public at 4pm.

Mind the Gap: Intergenerational Social
2025-07-20 16:30 - 18:30 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
Bridge the generation gap! Enjoy a relaxed Sunday afternoon tea and get to know older and younger people, aged 18-118.

Bridge the generation gap! Enjoy a relaxed sunday afternoon tea with the gay grandpersons. Get to know older and younger people, aged 18-118! With facilitated discussions and different topics and activities each month.
Attend this first get-together and help shape what we do in the coming months.
About the facilitators
Brixton Umbrella Circle is an independent, peer led, self-help group for older (50+) LGBTQ’s. It offers a forum for mutual support, socialising and addressing individual and collective experiences (past and current) in a social, cultural and political context.
Umbrellas provide shelter and is used as a term for covering all – and because our hearts and minds can be like umbrellas – useless if we do not open them.
Cheyeanne (she/they) is a dedicated advocate and changemaker currently working for LGBTQ+ charity, Lambeth Links.
With a background in LGBTQ+ youth advocacy and activism, their wealth of experience spans across all things queer, and they are committed to influencing meaningful change for their community.
Cheyeanne is passionate about bringing people together through conversation, knowledge sharing, and genuine connection, and is keen to help build intergenerational, intersectional, and community-led spaces for queers young and old alike.
Accessibility
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre:
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling any Covid-19 symptoms including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough and chills.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the Centre
We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

Genderqueer Buddhist Book Club
2025-07-20 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
A monthly meetup to discuss extracts from Buddhist texts from different traditions through the lens of queerness, gender, race, and climate.

A monthly meetup to discuss extracts from Buddhist texts from different traditions through the lens of queerness, gender, race, and climate justice.
Click here for what we’re reading this month.
This event is for both practicing Buddhists, who may find it difficult to bring these issues into more traditional Buddhist study settings, and for anyone who would like to discuss daily life and philosophical issues through a Buddhist lens.
Gender-conforming queers and allies are also welcome!
About the facilitator
Matt (they/them) is a Buddhist and self-professed nerd who has been practicing meditation for 7 years.
They have had challenges studying in more gendered Buddhist spaces in the past and are looking forward to the opportunity to discuss the intersection between Buddhist practice and queer ways of being.
Remi (they/them) started meditating four years ago, while re-assessing life after becoming chronically ill and recovering from burnout.
They are particularly interested in how we can apply Buddhist practice and principles to create a joyous liberated future and more sustainable ways of living in the world.
Accessibility
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling unwell including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough and chills.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid-19 please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the Centre
We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

50+ Women Social
2025-07-20 12:30 - 14:30 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
A monthly 50+ social meetup for queer women, trans and non-binary people.

Join Sappho Events for a tea or coffee and conversation, meeting fellow queer women, trans and non-binary people over the age of 50.
About the organiser
Sappho Events creates safe, sober and social spaces for LGBTQIA+ women, trans and non-binary people to connect over common interests in non-alcohol-fuelled environments.
For more information, please visit www.sapphoevents.co.uk.
Accessibility
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre:
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling any Covid-19 symptoms including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough and chills.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid please visit the NHS website.
Donate to the Centre
We rely on donations to ensure that the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre can keep its doors open for years to come.
To donate or become a Friend of the Centre, visit our website.

Queer Dominican Bachata Workshop
2025-07-19 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
Discover the roots of Bachata with Sanura Dance in this 2-hour Dominican Bachata workshop!

Come discover the roots of Bachata with Sanura Dance in our 2-hour Dominican Bachata workshop!
Led by our teacher, who’s half Spanish and half Dominican, this session dives intothe authentic style born in the Dominican Republic — the birthplace of all Bachata styles we know today. Dominican Bachata is all about intricate footwork, playful rhythm changes, and vibrant musical connection that reflect the music’s lively spirit and cultural heritage.
At Sanura, Everyone Leads, Everyone Follows, so you’ll get a chance to learn both roles and truly connect with the dance. Perfect for all levels. No partner needed. Let’s explore the origins and joy of Dominican Bachata together.
About the facilitator
Sanura Dance is a FLINTA-focused, feminist, and LGBTQ+ dance collective that’s been fostering a safe, inclusive space for over 2.5 years.
At Sanura, Everyone Leads, Everyone Follows – it’s our signature approach to empower dancers of all identities and break away from traditional gender roles on the dance floor.
We don’t just dance – we’re friends, we’re community, we’re a support system. Come experience the rhythm, laughter, and warmth that make Sanura Dance so special.
All levels welcome. No partner needed. Let’s dance!
Accessibility
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors to not visit the Centre if they’re feeling any Covid-19 symptoms including a headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough and chills.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid please visit the NHS website.

Masc and Mellow
2025-07-19 15:00 - 17:30 UTC | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
Welcome to Masc and Mellow – a gentle, peer-led space at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre for trans masc and nonbinary people to connect, rest, and feel less alone.
Are you seeking a calm and welcoming community where you can be yourself? Masc and Mellow offers a low-pressure environment to make friends, share stories, and participate in creative and activist projects together.
Whether you’re neurodivergent, queer, or simply craving more friendships and connections within the community, then this group is here to support you.
This meeting is the first of many, and facilitator Sam is excited to build a more solid, lasting community through Masc and Mellow.
We’ll gather for gentle check-ins, crafts, creative projects, mindfulness walks, hikes, and discussions about activism and community care. Looking ahead, we hope to explore more fun and meaningful activities like group protests, zine-making workshops, outdoor picnics, movie nights, trips away from the city, and game sessions — all paced so everyone can enjoy.
The event wraps up around 5:30 PM, but if you’re up for it, we’ll head out for chill drinks nearby — no wild party vibes, just easy company and good conversation.
Join us at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre in Blackfriars to find calm, connection, and community — and help us grow something special together.
About the facilitator
Sam (he/him) is a trans writer, editor, and community creative from Edinburgh, now based in London.
He’s been published over a dozen times across platforms like Eve and Little Living, and has previously worked as Senior Editor at Wingless Dreams Publishing House. His work explores trans masculinity, class, and neurodivergence through poetry, storytelling, and zine-making.
Sam has also worked in youth advocacy and homelessness support, with a focus on care-led, accessible spaces.
He lives with ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia, which informs everything he does. Whether Sam’s behind a camera or holding space in a group, he’s interested in gentleness, visibility, and real connection.
Accessibility
This is an informal group with prompts for inspiration which Jay will provide both written and verbally. People are free to explore their ideas or be given instruction as required. It will be a quiet space where people can take breaks as required.
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling unwell including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough and chills.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid-19 please visit the NHS website.

DIY Fashion Workshop
2025-07-19 15:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
A community DIY Fashion workshop for people looking to explore their identity through fashion.

A community DIY Fashion workshop for people looking to explore their identity through fashion.
Upcycling old clothes using safety pins, paints, patched to personalise. I will be providing ideas for inspiration but it will be a space for connection and self-exploration.
The workshop is for people with little/no fashion experience and no technical skills are required.
Note: please bring clothes you’d like to upcycle in this session. The facilitator will also be bringing size inclusive clothes.
About the facilitator:
Jay (he/they) is a trans creative, interested in the deconstruction of society norms but also a fashion style.
He enjoys exploring his identity through fashion, writing and ways to combine the two.
Their experience is all personal experimentation and he’s looking to create a space to meet and create with other people interested in exploring identity through fashion.
Accessibility:
This is an informal group with prompts for inspiration which Jay will provide both written and verbally. People are free to explore their ideas or be given instruction as required. It will be a quiet space where people can take breaks as required.
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid and mpox safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre:
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the Centre if they are feeling unwell including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough, chills and unusual spots, scabs or ulcers.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid-19 and mpox please visit the NHS website.

Thai Yoga Massage
2025-07-19 13:00 - 15:30 UTC | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
Thai Yoga Massage is conducted fully clothed on the floor on a futon mat.
Thania (they/them) uses compression and passive stretching in prone, supine, side-lying and seated positions. It is as wonderful as it sounds! Thania is offering three 50min sessions every Saturday from 1 to 4:30pm.
Some benefits of Thai Yoga Massage can be:

Increases vitality
Improves range of motion
Relaxes, de-stresses and reliefs from pain
Improves physical performance
Improves circulation
Boosts the immune system
Promotes inner peace
Promotes body awareness
Deepens the connection between body and mind
Tailored to your needs
A passive yoga class

When: Every 1st and 3rd Sunday
Time: Between 1-3:30pm (space for two sessions)
Location: Quiet Room (at the Centre)
Cost: £35 (anything extra will go towards the Centre)
Book: Email Thania at thaniatymp@gmail.com

Trans+ Pride Social
2025-07-19 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60-62 Hopton Street, Thames Path, Bankside, London, England, SE1 9JH, United Kingdom
Make new friends at our Trans+ Pride Social before the big day on Saturday 26 July

Heading to your first London Trans+ Pride? Want to make new friends? Come along to our Trans+ Pride Social!
We’ll have pens, paints and brushes for you to make your fabulous signs for the big day on Saturday 19 July, as well as a badge maker.
Please note this meetup is for trans, non-binary, gender fluid and gender non-conforming people.
Accessibility:
The Centre’s accessibility statement is here.
Covid and mpox safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre:
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the centre if they are feeling any Covid-19 and/or mpox symptoms including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough, chills and unusual spots, scabs or ulcers.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid and mpox please visit the NHS website.
