Community research and feedback have been central to founding the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre and creating a space that’s welcoming and loving to LGBTQ+ people across the city.
In 2018, we ran a research project looking into the need for the LGBTQ+ community centre, asking community leaders, community members, groups and charities to take part.
We’ve continued to gather feedback and insights from the community, sharing more in our yearly Annual Reports (after receiving charity status) and more research.
Here are some of the many lovely words folks have shared about their experience at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre:
“The Centre is an amazing place that has been extremely important to me since I started coming two years ago. I really value the experience of community and connection in a sober and supportive space.”
“It just means so much to me, and it means so much to so many people. I know that it is there and it exists, and that we can access it if we ever need, if we ever need or want to.”
“I found my community within [the Centre’s] walls. It’s a space where I feel safe and supported and at peace.”
“I loved that the Centre feels like a place of respite and a quietly warm community amidst the bustle of central London.”
“[The Centre] was the first place I visited after being stuck alone for the holidays. It made my heart feel so warm and joyful, I left feeling less alone.”
Download our reports below to hear more from the community and learn about the Centre’s impact.
- A New Queer London: LGBTQ+ Communities and Spaces beyond Covid-19
- Annual Report 2022
- Annual Report 2023
- Annual Report 2024
- ‘A Wholesome Queer Living Room’: Accessing the Impact of the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre (2024-2025)
Want to support the Centre?
- Donate to help keep our doors open for many years to come
- Download our Fundraising Pack for inspiration on fundraisers to host for the Centre
- Browse our shop of LGBTQ+ gifts – from our community zine, to stickers, tote bags and shirts!
- We’re always looking for volunteers to help support the Centre’s team. Email us at hello@londonlgbtqcentre.org if you’d like to volunteer
Share your feedback
We’re really grateful for the feedback we receive, which is central to shaping the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre and the experience folks have when they visit.
Feedback also helps us to secure funding and shows why LGBTQ+ people in London need a welcoming and supportive space like the Centre. If you’ve attended an event or popped in to chill, we’d love to hear from you!