The LGBTQ+ community in Leeds

Leeds's LGBTQ+ community is much bigger than its Freedom Quarter. Here are the groups where people meet, and the services that support them.

Groups and ways to meet people

The Leeds Hunters RUFC: Inclusive rugby union and touch rugby for over-18s at West Park Leeds RUFC, Bramhope. (Rugby Tue and Thu evenings; touch rugby Sat mornings)
Leeds Frontrunners: Inclusive running club for LGBTQ+ people and allies of all abilities, with free membership.
Out Lift Leeds: LGBT+ powerlifting group. (Saturday mornings)
Yorkshire Terriers FC: LGBT+ football club open to all genders, sexualities and abilities.
The Bad Mittens: LGBT+ inclusive badminton, mixed doubles, beginner to intermediate; book in advance.
OutdoorLads: Outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing and cycling for gay, bisexual and trans men, with many events in West Yorkshire.
Leeds LGBT+ Community Consortium: Community consortium running free swimming sessions for LGBTQ+ people at Bramley Baths.
Gay Abandon: LGBT+ choir based in Leeds, singing since 1998 and welcoming members of the LGBT+ communities.

Yorkshire MESMAC Leeds: Free confidential HIV and STI testing, LGBTQIA+ counselling, one-to-one support, outreach and free condoms and lube. 40 Park Cross Street, Leeds Phone 0113 244 4209
Leeds Sexual Health: Free, confidential NHS service for ages 13+: STI and HIV testing and treatment, PEP, contraception and condoms. Phone 0113 843 4495

Angels of Freedom: Volunteer-run community safety and support initiative with Friday evening street engagement on Lower Briggate and a monthly LGBT+ social cafe.

Out 2 18: Weekly group in West Leeds for LGBT+ young people aged 13 to 18. Phone 0113 378 6840
Positive Identities (Barnardo's): One-to-one befriending support for LGBTQ+ children, young people and families in West Yorkshire. Phone 0113 393 3385
akt: Supports LGBTQ+ young people aged 16 to 25 who are homeless or living in a hostile environment, with a national online chat service.

Transtastic: Weekly group in West Leeds for trans young people aged 13 to 18. Phone 0113 378 6840
Gendered Intelligence: Trans youth support including in-person youth groups in Leeds, online groups and one-to-one support.

Dial House Crisis Service: Out-of-hours peer support and a safe place for people in crisis, listed by Yorkshire MESMAC Leeds.

Leeds City Council hate crime reporting: Report hate incidents online, by phone (Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm), at community hubs and libraries, or at third-party reporting centres. Phone 0113 222 4402
Stop Hate UK: Hate crime reporting and support before, during and after reporting, serving the Leeds area.

Galop: National charity supporting LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence.

If you are in danger call 999. For urgent mental health help call NHS 111, or Samaritans free on 116 123.

Checked 15 October 2026. Details change, so confirm with each venue before you travel.