Looking for a friendly space to relax, connect, and feel supported?
Our WearProud Drop-In sessions are open and welcoming health and wellbeing groups designed for the LGBT+ community in Sunderland. Whether you’re looking for a chat, a game of pool, or a creative outlet, there’s something here for everyone.
🗓 When: Starting 2nd July, then every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM 📍 Where: Sunderland LGBT+ Network, Suite 4, The Old Orphanage, Moor Terrace, SR1 2JH 💷 Cost: £1.00 (includes light refreshments)
Activities include:
Pool, dominoes, and other games
Bingo
Movies
Arts and crafts
And sometimes, just a friendly chat 💬
Come along, bring a friend, and be part of a supportive and vibrant community.
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve received £19,908 in funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to launch our brand-new Health and Wellbeing Groups!
This incredible support will help us create safe, inclusive, and empowering spaces for our community to connect, grow, and thrive. Whether it’s through workshops, peer support, or wellbeing activities, this funding allows us to make a real difference in the lives of LGBT+ individuals across Sunderland.
A huge thank you to National Lottery players—your contributions are helping us build a stronger, healthier, and more connected community.
Stay tuned for updates on our upcoming activities, and follow us on social media to see the impact of this amazing support in action. 🌈💜
🌈 Celebrate Pride in Sunderland – Summer of Pride 2025 🌈
Join us in celebrating love, diversity, and inclusion throughout June with **Summer of Pride 2025 in Sunderland! From vibrant parades to engaging community events, there’s something for everyone.
📅 Key Events:
June 7: Pride Launch at The Bridges Shopping Centre June 12th:An Audience with Carl Austin-Behan OBE and Out North East. 13 June: Paint and Plonk, Carnival House, Sunderland June 28: Pride Concert at Keel Square
For further information see the official Pride Guide> https://irp.cdn-website.com/cc91dfec/files/uploaded/Summer_of_Pride_2025_-_web-ec93daf5.pdf
👉 🟣 🎙️ NEW PODCAST ALERT! 🟣 Everything LGBT in Sunderland – Episode 1: “Out and Proud in the North East”
🌈 Real voices. Local stories. Bold conversations.
Join us as we kick off our brand-new podcast series Everything LGBTQ+ in Sunderland – giving voice to the lived experiences of LGBTq++ people across Wearside. In our first episode, we explore Sunderland Pride, How it happenes, why it happened and how it is still needed today.
a Trans Rights Rally to be held in Keel Square Sunderland on the 14th of June 1-3pm “We will be gathering from 1pm to 3pm on 14th June in Keel Square. We come together in love and solidarity, and will hear from a number of speakers, including one of our previous volunteers , who is a mc radio radio presenter and trans inclusion advocate Ellie Lowther! There will be expressions of support, talks about lived experience of being trans, and we will be hearing about local support that’s available and how allies can help.”
🌟 LGBT+ Men’s Support Group – Connect, Share, Support
Are you looking for a safe, welcoming space to talk, connect, and feel supported? Our LGBT+ Men’s Support Group is here for you.
This group is open to LGBT+ men aged 18 and over, offering a relaxed environment to share experiences, get advice, and build friendships that support your mental wellbeing.
🗓 When: Weekly on Fridays 🕓 Time: 1:00 PM – 3pm PM 📍 Where: Sunderland LGBT+ Network, Unit 4, The Old Orphanage, Moor Terrace, SR1 2JH 💷 Cost: £1.00 (includes light refreshments)
