The LGBTQ+ community in Liverpool

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

Groups and ways to meet people

Mersey Marauders FC: Merseyside's LGBT+ football club with weekly training for all abilities and a strong social side; allies welcome. (Weekly training)
Liverpool Tritons RUFC: Merseyside's first gay and inclusive rugby team, founded 2016, with a men's union side and mixed touch rugby; trains at New Brighton Rugby Club, Wirral.
Liverpool Frontrunners: Informal social running group for LGBTQ+ runners based around Sefton Park. (Wednesdays 6.30pm (as of 2020; check socials))
Mersey Rose Recreationals CC: Mixed-gender inclusive cricket club founded in 2023, one of only four LGBTQ+ cricket clubs in the UK.
Kop Outs: LGBTQ+ supporters group for Liverpool FC, campaigning against homophobia in football.
Homotopia: Liverpool arts and social justice organisation behind the annual Homotopia festival, supporting LGBTQIA+ artists. (Festival each autumn)
University of Liverpool Guild LGBT+ Society: Student-run society for LGBTQ+ students at the University of Liverpool.

Sahir House: LGBTQ+ and HIV charity for the Liverpool City Region offering sexual health, wellbeing, counselling, peer support and advocacy. 4th Floor, 151 Dale Street, Liverpool L2 2AH Phone 0151 673 1972
Wirral LGBT Network: Information, advice, support, advocacy and volunteering for LGBTIQA+ people on the Wirral.

Axess Sexual Health @ Royal Liverpool Hospital: Free, confidential NHS clinic with rapid HIV testing, PEP, PrEP, STI testing, and trans STI screening and support. 3rd Floor, Linda McCartney Centre, Royal Liverpool Hospital, Prescot Street, Liverpool L7 8XP Phone 0300 323 1300
LGBT Foundation (Liverpool City Region): Three free LGBTQ+ services for Liverpool City Region residents: sexual health, domestic abuse support and recovery support.

LGBT Foundation Domestic Abuse Support: Free LGBTQ+ domestic abuse support available to Liverpool City Region residents.

LGBT Foundation Recovery Support: Free LGBTQ+ recovery support service for Liverpool City Region residents.

GYRO (YPAS): Weekly groups and 1:1 support for LGBTQ+ young people aged 11-25, plus group programmes for trans+ young people. 36 Bolton Street, Liverpool L3 5LX Phone 0151 702 6087

Stop Hate UK: Independent, confidential 24/7 hate crime reporting and support commissioned for Merseyside; you can stay anonymous. Phone 0800 138 1625
Victim Support Merseyside: Free, confidential help after crime, without needing to report to the police first. Phone 0151 343 4025

Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline: National helpline to talk about sexuality, gender identity, sexual health and emotional wellbeing, 10am to 10pm daily. Phone 0300 330 0630

Hub of Hope (Chasing the Stigma): App that finds local mental health services, with a button to reach Samaritans or Crisis Text Line.

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.