Local Organisations
- Support U
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www.supportu.org.uk 
info@supportu.org.uk - Support U was created when it was quite obvious with more and more people wanting to come out, there wasn't anywhere for them to socialise or talk to anyone about it. Somewhere, where they could walk in and ask. The LGBT Groups are all over the place and many of them are hard to access, so Support U wants to bring them together under one roof. They already have the backing from all of the groups as they want a place to call home and be found. So this is their first step, getting the information together to then show councils, funders and supporters in your area.
- BeYou – Berkshire Lesbian & Gay Network
- www.beyou.org.uk info@beyou.org.uk
0118 9597 269 - (Formerly the Lesbian and Gay Helpline) BeYou is a confidential service that aims to provide a wide range of information, covering topics as diverse as 'to coming out', sexual health, mental health, relationships, domestic abuse and local information
- Gay Berkshire
- www.gayberkshire.org info@gayberkshire.org
- Gay Berkshire is a county wide group that aims to strengthen the voice of Berkshire's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. We work towards community cohesion by being involved in county-wide events. We liaise with local councils and other bodies, such as the police and the National Health Service, to challenge homophobia, trans-phobia, bi-phobia and prevalent misconceptions of the LGBT community.
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- Thames Valley Positive Support
- www.tvps.org.uk reading@tvps.org.uk 0118 9353 730
- TVPS are a charity that supports people infected and affected by HIV throughout Berkshire. They are currently are supporting over 500 people and have centres in Reading and Slough.
- Berkshire Gay Link
- www.berkshiregaylink.org.uk info@berkshiregaylink.org.uk 07530 326 658
- Gay men's social network. A programme of social events (including trips, walks, meals, arts and social events) is published every two months for members. The membership fee is low with a special rate for unwaged members. An initial befriending servic
- Gay Caravan Club
- www.gaycaravanclub.com info@gaycaravanclub.com
- For lesbians and gay men, who own a Caravan, Tent or Motor home, who enjoy sharing week-long and weekend rallies throughout the UK, with like minded people.
- Kenric
- www.kenric.org.uk enquiry@kenric.org.uk
- Local support and social organisation for lesbians of all ages.
- Reading Gay Chorus
- www.rgc.gb.com enquiries@rgc.gb.com 07749 949 485
- The Chorus offers gay men and women an opportunity to sing as part of a group in a relaxed and friendly environment. There are no auditions and you do not have to be an experienced singer or be able to read music you just need to have the des.
- Reading University LGBT Society
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- The focus of this group is to provide welfare, social support and guidance. It offers a chance to socialise, to come out' and talk with experienced committee members and other students and young people. Mature students and women are encouraged to.
- Thames Valley Gay Police Association
- www.tvgpa.org.uk info@tvgpa.org.uk 0186 5846 674
- Established with the support of Thames Valley Police, the Thames Valley Gay Police Association aims to provide a local staff support network for both gay and non-gay members of the organisation. Affiliated to the national GPA, TVGPA is run by an elec
Local LGBT Businesses
- The All New 'G' Reading
- thegreading@hotmail.co.uk
- The 'G' under new management is Reading's HOTTEST, most VIBRANT gay venue AND club in the Thames Valley! Offering a HUGE range of entertainment, AMAZING resident DJs, constant drinks offers... with an ELECTRIC atmosphere, The G is set to be the Thames Valley's number ONE choice for a great GAY night out!
- The Rising Sun
- therisingsunreading@gmail.com 07867544134
- ~200m from Reading Station. The Rising Sun is Reading's newest addition to the LGBT scene. Offering Party nights, pool nights, rock nights, quiet nights, poker nights, live music nights, burlesque nights, drag nights, pole nights, comedy nights. Some special surprise event nights. Whatever you want nights. Come along, relax, enjoy and make it yours.
- The Wynford Arms
- www.wynfordarms.com info@wynfordarms.com 0118 9589 814
- The Wynford is the most established and successful bar for gay and lesbian people in Reading. They are open 365 days a year, giving you a warm and friendly place to enjoy time with your friends and make new friends too. They have got something going
- Thursgays Reading
- www.thursgaysuk.co.uk thurgays@execs.com
- The only LGBT club night outside of Gay bars running across the UK. Providing MONTHLY events... A unique, sophisticated and safe environment for the LGBT community of England.
National Organisations
- Gay Football Supporter's Network
- www.gfsn.org.uk
- They work to establish a social network for LGBT football supporters, to encourage the formation of LGBT teams for players of all abilities, and to campaign against homophobia within football.
- Stonewall
- www.stonewall.org.uk info@stonewall.org.uk 0207 5931 850
- Stonewall is renowned for its campaigning and lobbying. Some major successes include helping achieve the equalisation of the age of consent, lifting the ban on lesbians and gay men serving in the military, securing legislation allowing same-sex coupl
- Terrence Higgins Trust
- www.tht.org.uk info@tht.org.uk 01483 263 160
- THT was one of the first charities to be set up in response to the HIV epidemic and has been at the forefront of the fight against HIV, and improving the nation's sexual health, ever since.
