LGYM is a Manchester youth group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans people or those questioning their gender or sexuality who are under 25 years old. We offer a wide range of activities including cookery, art and plenty of games! The group also have a range of guest speakers and visitors who cover topics such as personal safety, sex and relationships, drama, yoga and confidence building.

This group has two sessions a week:

Tuesday 5:30-8pm

Saturday 3pm-7pm

The LGBT Centre, Sidney Street, M1 7HB

Lead youth worker

Hebe Phillips, meet her here

hebe.phillips@theproudtrust.org

07712660202

We are a youth group for LGBT+ young people aged 13 – 25 years.  We play games, do activities, have debates and go on trips.

Every Tuesday 4:30-6:00pm for 13-16 year olds.

Every Tuesday 6:00-7:30pm for 16-25 year olds.

Rochdale Connections Trust,

60 Drake Street,

Rochdale.

Lead youth worker

Matty Donaldson, meet them here

matty.donaldson@theproudtrust.org

07873351702

A fun, safe and supportive space for young people aged 13 – 19 (and up to 25 in some circumstances) who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or questioning their identity. Each week at YOIO we play group games, talk and learn about LGBT related topics, bake, get creative, explore and celebrate who we are and more! 

Tuesdays 5 – 7PM
Madhlo, Egerton St, Oldham OL1 3SE

Lead youth worker 

Olivia Ouwehand, meet her here

olivia.ouwehand@theproudtrust.org
07519 814 905

Rainbow Reflections is a group for young people aged 13-19 who live in Trafford and identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans young people. Come along to our friendly and lively group for games, workshops and snacks.

Every Wednesday from 4:30-6:30pm

Trafford Talkshop, M33 7BS (near to the Sale tram stop)

Lead youth worker

Hebe Phillips, meet her here

hebe.phillips@theproudtrust.org

07712660202

Planet Rainbow is a group for young lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans people, or those who are questioning in Bolton. If you are aged 13-19 come along to explore your identity, join us on trips or just meet some great people!

Every 2^nd and 4^th Monday of the month 4.30 – 6.30pm

At Bolton Library, BL1 1SE

Lead youth worker

Sam Cresswell

sam.cresswell@theproudtrust.org

07900680725

Phoenix is a series of youth groups for young people aged 13-19 years who identify as LGBT+ (lesbian, gay bisexual, trans, plus other identities) or anyone who is questioning their sexuality or gender identity in the Cheshire West area. These groups will be a safe space, offering you a wide range of fun activities and opportunities, plus the chance to meet lots more LGBT+ young people.

For information on the groups times and locations, click here.

Lead youth worker:

Fiona Parker – fiona.parker@theproudtrust.org
0‌7712 660332

WYNOTLGBTQ is a group in Wythenshawe for young lesbian, gay, bisexual, tans people, or those who are questioning their gender or sexuality. If you are aged 13-19 come along to explore your identity, and join with our creative and fun activities. Lots of discussion and biscuits.

Every Wednesday 6.30-8.30pm

At Wythenshawe Forum, M22 5RX

Lead youth worker

Nichola Langton

nichola.langton@theproudtrust.org

07712 660541

Wednesdays is a group for young lesbian, gay bisexual, trans people or those questioning their gender or sexuality aged 13-19, who live in or access services in Stockport. We offer a safe space to explore a wide range of activities including arts and crafts, cooking, games and organising our own events to promote Wednesdays.

Wednesday 5:30-7:30pm

At a venue in Stockport Town Centre

Lead youth worker

Sam Cresswell

07834168128

sam.cresswell@theproudtrust.org

Meet Sam here

Fusion is for young people of colour (or some people say BAME – Black, Asian and minoritised ethnicities) who are aged 13 – 21 and is somewhere to meet new friends, get support, socialise and talk about the stuff that’s important! That could include discussing and exploring identity, sexuality, gender, race, culture, history and a whole load of other topics…at group we do activities, like visiting exhibitions, the theatre, getting creative and more!

Meets monthly, email or text Chloe for more information

The LGBT+ Centre, Sidney St, M1 7HB

Lead youth worker: Chloe Cousins

chloe.cousins@theproudtrust.org
07519 814 905

A group run by and for young lesbian, bisexual and pansexual women aged 14-25, aiming to improve physical, emotional, self care, social awarness and well being.

Monday 6-8pm

Sheung Lok Well being Society,

Ardwick

Lead youth worker

Nichola Langton

nichola.langton@theproudtrust.org

07712660541

TURTLES is a group for young trans or non-binary young people, or those questioning their gender, aged 11-15. Come and learn and socialise with others in a safe, welcoming environment!

Every 2^nd and 4^th Sunday of the month, 12pm-2pm

The LGBT+ Centre, Sidney St, M1 7HB

Sam Cresswell

sam.cresswell@theproudtrust.org

A group for trans young people 16-25. Trans includes people who do not feel like a man or a woman. We make friends, do activities together, support each other and have fun! Changing space is available if needed.

2^nd and 4^th Sundays of the month, 3-5pm

The LGBT Centre, Sidney St, M1 7HB

Lead youth worker

Sam Cresswell

sam.cresswell@theproudtrust.org

The Femolition Squad is a group for young transfeminine people.  This includes trans women and non-binary people who are transfeminine.  If you’re not sure if this group is for you, please contact Siobhan.  Come along to meet and get to know other transfeminine young people and have fun!

Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, 2 – 3pm

The LGBT Centre, Sidney St, M1 7HB

Lead youth worker

Mattie Davies

mattie.davies@theproudtrust.org

KICout is a group for LGBT+ young people aged 13-19 who are care experienced from all across greater Manchester. We play fun games and do some project work around your experiences. Its a great way to meet other young people who share similar experiences.

We meet every third Saturday of the month between 1-3 at Manchester science park

For more information you can email Charlotte Charlotte.lyle@theproudtrust.org

The Peer Support Project is a group of young LGBT+ people who have been trained to offer support to other LGBT+ young people. We can chat online, over the phone or meet up face-to- face. Support includes active listening, signposting, goal setting and wellbeing activities. We can also support people to access our youth groups.

Peer Support is flexible to work around how and when you need it.

Peer Support can take place online or face-to- face. Meet ups will be arranged for a location that works for everyone. This is usually meeting up at one of our youth groups, at the LGBT+ Centre, at school/college or at a local cafe.

If you want to be paired up with a Peer Supporter, or you work with a young person who would like to be paired up with a Peer Supporter, then get in touch.
Lead youth worker

Matty Donaldson

matty.donaldson@theproudtrust.org

07873351702