LGBTQ+ Faith & Church
There are lots of other organisations that do amazing work that you might find useful! Here are a few…
Honest Church
Honest Church exists to address the problem of churches not being honest about what their view on LGBTQ+ inclusion is or what their policies are. They have some great resources, including a toolkit of what questions to ask when trying to find a new church.
Inclusive Church
Inclusive Church is an educational charity which works with churches, encouraging them to explore ways in which they may become more inclusive. They have a searchable network of member churches, particularly a growing number of Baptist, URC and Methodist churches.
Student Christian Movement
SCM is a community of students, past and present, that is committed to an inclusive, progressive and radical approach to the Christian faith. They work towards four aims of creating community, deepening faith, seeking justice, and celebrating diversity.
Diverse Church
Diverse Church is a charity that supports young adults, their families & communities. They host online communities for young people, and for parents and carers of LGBTQ+ young people. They also support educative settings, charities, and other organisations to grow a more trauma-informed, nurturing and inclusive approach to supporting LGBTQIA+ people.
Affirm
Affirm is a UK network of Baptist Christians working together for LGBT+ inclusion. They work towards their aims of social justice, working with other Baptists, and resourcing local churches.
Dignity & Worth
Dignity & Worth are a new group of Methodists committed to the full dignity and worth of every person, whatever their sexuality or gender identity. They are committed to creating a Church and society where no-one is made to feel ashamed or second-class because of who they are or who they love.
One Body One Faith
OneBodyOneFaith is a dynamic grassroots charity that enables LGBT+ Christians and advocates for change within the church, ecumenically and intentionally in partnership with likeminded organisations. They are committed to bringing about transformative change that will enable LGBTQ+ Christians to thrive and not just survive.
Two:23
Two:23 is an inclusive community of believers discovering what it means to be God’s people and worship as their LGBTQ+ true selves. They’ve run courses, held conferences, and run a supportive online community called the Gathering Space
Conversion Therapy Support Service
‘Conversion Therapy’ is a damaging and abusive practice usually (though not always) perpetrated by churches or people of faith. Conversion Therapy Support have a range of helpful resources alongside their helpline, webchait, and email service.
Open Table Network
Open Table Network is a growing partnership of church communities across England and Wales who fully affirm LGBTQIA+ people. They have a list of 39 Open Table communities which are hosted at churches across 5 denominations, typically holding communion services once a month.
Other Organisations
There are also lots of other, more generalised LGBTQ+ organisations and community groups that can support LGBTQ+ people in and around South Wales! Here are a few…
Trans Aid Cymru
Trans Aid Cymru is a mutual aid group that is run by and for trans, intersex and nonbinary (TIN) people throughout Wales. They run regular events in Cardiff and give grants to TIN people who are struggling financially.
Glitter Cymru
Glitter Cymru is a social support group for LGBTQ+ Global Majority people in South Wales. They meet regularly in Cardiff and run a grassroots Pride event every August.
Hoops & Loops
Hoops and Loops is a support group for LGBT+ Asylum Seekers and Refugees. They meet once a month in a safe space in Cardiff, where they discuss upcoming court hearings, have movie nights, share experiences and support each other.
We Exist
We Exist is a Trans Collective and mutual aid group who redistribute funds to provide financial support for the healthcare and wellbeing of trans, intersex & nonbinary people and bring community together through pop-up spaces, residencies, exhibitions, workshops and the annual celebration of trans* art and expression; Trans* Day of Joy.
Umbrella Cymru
Umbrella Cymru is an LGBT+ focussed charity that, alongside other online resources, offers support services to LGBTQ+ people, including specialised support for those who are on the Welsh Gender Service (WGS) waiting list.
Impact
Impact is a youth group which runs weekly meets in Cardiff for LGBTQ+ young people ages 11-16 and 17-21. They run workshops, as well as hosting board games , icebreakers and other fun activities.
LGBT Hero
LGBT Hero are an LGBT-focused charity who run workshops, webinars, provide information and resources, and run several different online support groups through their Hangouts project, with groups for over 50s, trans people, South Asian men, as well as a general ‘LGBT Hangout’.
Progress Cymru
Progress Cymru is a charity dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ people through providing affordable mental health support services to those in need. They have free-of-charge and sliding-scale priced counselling, and host a Wellbeing Hub. They also operate the LGBT+ Cymru Helpline.
LGBT+ Switchboard
LGBT+ Switchboard is the national LGBTQIA+ support line and is available to anyone, anywhere in the country, at any point in their journey. They have phone, email and online chat services available and provide a safe, non-judgemental space to be heard.
Gendered Intelligence
Gendered Intelligence is a trans-led charity that, longside their advocacy and campagining work, offers a range of direct services, projects and activities to trans, non-binary, and gender questioning people, including support groups, residentials, events, and mentoring.
Not A Phase
Not A Phase is a trans-led, nationwide charity committed to uplifting and improving the lives of trans+ adults, through awareness campaigning, social projects and funding trans+ lead initiatives. They run a variety of projects around the country, including peer support groups and fitness activities.
If there are other organisations that you think belong on this page, let us know!