The LGBTQ+ community in Manchester

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

Groups and ways to meet people

Manchester Frontrunners: LGBT running club welcoming runners of any orientation, gender or ability.
Manchester Village Spartans: Inclusive rugby and touch rugby club.
Village Manchester FC: LGBTQ+ football club named by Visit Manchester.
GHAP badminton: LGBTQ+ badminton group named by Visit Manchester.
Manchester Proud Chorus: LGBTQ+ choir; closed to new members until January 2027. (Mondays)
Manchester Bears (ManBears): Bear group behind the Pre-Hibernation Weekend and Great British Bear Bash.
Sugar and Spice: Workshop series celebrating queer women.
Free Manchester Tours LGBTQ+ walking tour: LGBTQ+ walking tours of the city. (Most Saturdays)

LGBT Foundation: LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing charity offering advice, HIV and STI testing, PEP and PrEP signposting and free condoms. It also founded the Village Angels. Fairbairn House (second floor), 72 Sackville Street, Manchester M1 3NJ Phone 0345 330 3030

The Reach Clinic at The Northern: NHS sexual health clinic offering HIV and STI testing, PEP and PrEP access and free condoms. The Hathersage Centre, 280 Upper Brook Street, Manchester M13 0FH Phone 0161 701 1555
Our Room: Sexual health service offering advice, HIV and STI testing and free condoms. First Floor, Raven House, 113 Fairfield Street, Manchester M12 6EL Phone 0161 834 1827
George House Trust: HIV charity offering support to people living with HIV. 75-77 Ardwick Green North, Manchester M12 6FX Phone 0161 274 4499

Onyx Clinic at The Northern: Sexual health service for trans and gender diverse people, including HIV and STI testing, PEP and PrEP and contraception. The Hathersage Centre, 280 Upper Brook Street, Manchester M13 0FH
Sparkle: Volunteer-led charity promoting acceptance of trans people, best known for the free Sparkle Weekend in Sackville Gardens.

The Proud Trust: LGBTQ+ youth charity running youth groups, peer support, mentoring and the Proud Connections chat service. 49-51 Sidney Street, Manchester M1 7HB Phone 0161 660 3347

Village Angels and Village Haven: Volunteers patrol the Village on Friday and Saturday nights offering first aid and help getting home; the Village Haven at 45 Bloom Street is open until 3am on those nights. 45 Bloom Street, Manchester

Manchester City Council hate incident reporting: Report hate incidents to the council by phone or online form, or to Greater Manchester Police on 101. Phone 0161 234 4612
True Vision: National online hate crime reporting site, recommended by Manchester City Council.

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.