The LGBTQ+ community in Newcastle

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

Groups and ways to meet people

Northern Proud Voices: Award-winning LGBTQ+ choir. (Thursdays 19:00-21:00 at 1 Carliol Square)
Newcastle Frontrunners: LGBTQ+ running group open to everyone. (Wednesdays 19:00, Gosforth Leisure Centre)
Newcastle Ravens RFC: Inclusive rugby and touch rugby club founded in 2006.
Newcastle Panthers FC: The North East's first inclusive LGBT+ football team, open to all abilities.
Geordie Grandslammers: LGBTQ+ friendly tennis club. (Usually Sundays 17:30-19:30)
Gay Men Tyneside: Social and support group for gay and bisexual men aged 18+, with quizzes, film nights and trips. (Wednesdays from 19:00)
Proud Catholics Newcastle and Hexham: Group for LGBT+ Catholics with mass, prayer, discussion and socials, at St Andrew's RC Church, Worswick Street. (Third Tuesday of the month, 19:30)
Newcastle Cathedral LGBTQ+ and Allies Hub: Monthly meeting for LGBTQ+ people, allies and those exploring faith, followed by social time at a local bar. (One Saturday a month from 18:00)
OutdoorLads: Outdoor activities for gay, bi and trans men across the North East.
Curious Arts: LGBTQIA+ arts charity running year-round events and the Curious Festival; its subsidiary now runs Newcastle Pride.

Sexual Health Services 4 Newcastle (New Croft Centre): Contraception, STI and HIV testing, free home testing kits, PrEP and PEP. Streetwise runs a young people's clinic with the service.
MESMAC Newcastle: Sexual health organisation for men who have sex with men and LGBT young people and adults, with free condoms and lube, counselling and advice. Room 218, Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8QH
Blue Sky Trust: Support, peer mentoring and courses for people living with or affected by HIV. The Castlegate, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2JQ Phone 07989 155175

Be Trans Support and Community: Trans-led drop-in group for trans and gender diverse people, families and allies. The Recovery College, 1 Carliol Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6UF
Mindline Trans+: Emotional and mental health helpline for trans, agender, gender fluid and non-binary people, Monday and Friday 20:00 to midnight. Phone 0300 330 5468

Humankind: LGBT+ North East: Support around sexuality and gender for young people aged 11 to 25 in Newcastle and Gateshead. Phone 01325 731160
AKT (Albert Kennedy Trust): Support for LGBTQ+ young people aged 16 to 25 who are homeless or living in hostile homes. Phone 0191 281 0099

ReCoCo: Pride in Mind: Social and support group for LGBTQ+ people with lived experience of mental health conditions, second Friday of each month 14:00 to 16:00. 1 Carliol Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6UF Phone 0191 261 0948
EveryTurn Mental Health: Mental health support groups for trans and non-binary people. Phone 0191 217 0377

Stop Hate UK: 24-hour service for reporting hate incidents in Newcastle, anonymously if you prefer, by phone, text, web chat or email. Phone 0800 138 1625

Galop: Support for LGBT+ victims and survivors of hate crime, domestic abuse and sexual violence. Phone 0800 999 5428

Age UK Gateshead LGBTQ+ Support Group: Support group for older LGBTQ+ people, every other Thursday. Age UK Gateshead, NE8 1BX Phone 0191 477 3559

LGBT+ Switchboard: National listening and signposting helpline on sexuality, gender identity and wellbeing. Phone 0300 330 0630

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.