WE PROVIDE 1:1 AND GROUP SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ+ YOUNG PEOPLE
Our qualified LGBTQ+ youth support team work collaboratively with young people to provide a range of evolving services to best meet needs, including those of trans and non-binary young people. We are based in a number of schools across Wandsworth, Merton, Richmond and Sutton and we also support young people in community settings.
Our services are for young people who live in London (including Greater London Boroughs and Surrey)
If you’d like support, please contact us: georgina@free2b.lgbt | 07529 221 239
Please note, we aim to respond to referral contacts within 2 weeks of receiving an email or voicemail, though we are a small team and there can sometimes be a slightly longer waiting time – in the meantime do please take a look at the resources on our website.
Free2B policies
We are committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment for all of our members. Bullying of any kind is unacceptable at Free2B and will not be tolerated. If bullying does occur, all young people/children and parent/carers should be able to tell and know that incidents will be dealt with promptly and effectively.
Please read our policies to find out more or speak to a member of staff:
youth opportunities
We sometimes receive details from external organisations about youth opportunities including paid work, internships, volunteering and courses.
Please click here to access the opportunities page
1:1 Support
Free2Talk is our 1:1 support service for LGBTQ+ young people aged 13-19+. We provide a safe space for young people to explore their situations and develop the necessary skills and strategies to manage the difficulties they face. We also provide information and guidance to explore practical support such as: addressing homophobic bullying, coming out, sexuality & gender affirming techniques including harm reduction awareness with binding.
- Improving wellbeing
- Building personal resilience
- Reducing isolation
If you are a young person or professional wishing to refer to our mentoring service, please contact us: georgina@free2b.lgbt | 07529 221 239
Trans wellbeing
We deliver a trans well-being peer support group during the school holidays for young people aged 13-19+. The group is for trans and gender variant young people to come together in a safe space and explore positive coping strategies and improve well-being.
Working with our trans members we have developed a trans 101 guide.
race & faith
We recognise that there are often additional barriers for queer young people who are black and Asian and those from faith backgrounds. Information can often focus on negative aspects of these intersectionalities and so we are delighted to bring to you a fabulous guide created by our support worker Zari celebrating identities.
GAPSTERS
Gapsters is our junior youth group for young people aged 9-14 who are questioning their sexuality and / or gender and those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.
The club meets online during term time and in-person during school holidays (safeguarded venue)
Gapsters provides a safe social space for our junior members to meet other young people, learn about the LGBTQ+ community and most of all… have fun!
Parental consent for those under 13 to attend is mandatory.
If you are a parent or professional wishing to refer to Gapsters please contact us: georgina@free2b.lgbt | 07529 221 239
Wednesday wellbeing
Wednesday Wellbeing is a weekly online LGBTQ+ group, 5pm – 6pm via WhatsApp
It is a safe space for young people aged 13-19+ with a focus on wellbeing. At each session we have a wellbeing check-in, introductions, a mini wellbeing themed activity and / or questions and a check out.
The WhatsApp settings are closed during the week and just opened during the staffed session.
every body
Queer inclusive personal training support for Free2B youth members aged 16-25
- Help build your body confidence
- Help develop gender euphoria
- Improve your wellbeing
Please click here for more information
gayteen plus
For Free2B youth members aged 18-25
Creating safe & sober spaces
- Opportunity to explore, build confidence, make new friends, meet other LGBTQ+ people and visit queer places
- Build on your life skills, make connections and get support with your next steps
- Meet up for a coffee and a chat, attend events and continue being queer!
RAINBOW rangers
Rainbow Rangers is our new volunteer programme enabling our youth members to get involved in a wide range of activities from creating social media content to youth council consultations.
Change the world with Rainbow Rangers!
- Opportunity to contribute directly into the working of Free2B
- Bronze, Silver and Gold Volunteer Awards to celebrate contributions
- Develop interpersonal skills: Confidence, team work, communication skills etc
- Strengthen your CV & / or college and Uni applications including a reference
Our youth council are always busy working on social action projects like this fabulous boardgame, as well as supporting Free2B to ensure our services are responsive to needs.
Click on the boardgame image to access more information about Rainbow Rangers, and read about some of our key projects over the past few years.
Free2B youth members aged 13+ are welcome to apply – there are different age criteria attached to some of the volunteer opportunities.
We have 8 places and operate on a first come first served basis.
For more information and to request an application form, please contact: lucie@free2b.lgbt | 07757 502 726
helpful links
Reporting hate crimes
Reporting Homophobic, Biphobic and Transphobic (HBT) hate crimes
Download the Zoteria App to report LGBTQ+ anonymously.
Galop supports the LGBT+ community who have experienced hate crimes and they can help you to report to the police or help you pass on information anonymously if you choose Visit website
Stop Hate UK has a young person’s helpline and hate crime resources. 0800 138 1625 or visit Stop Hate UK website. For a confidential 24-hour helpline for young people under 18, call 0808 801 0576 or text 07717 989 025
Why Me? offers those affected by hate crime the chance to explain their thoughts and feelings around what happened, as well as how they have been affected, through Restorative Justice. Visit Website
You can also report HBT hate crimes directly to the MET police Visit Website
Gendered Intelligence
Youth group, 1:1 support and resources for Trans young people. Visit website
NSPCC
Provides information and resources to help keep young people safe including staying safe online. Visit website
Albert Kennedy Trust
Supporting young homeless LGBT people. Visit website
TXTM8
Text 89868 for free and confidential sex and relationship advice available 24 hours a day 7 days a week
Tranzwiki
Directory of groups supporting and gender diverse individuals, their families and friends across the UK. Visit website
Getting It On
Sexual health, drugs & alcohol advice for teenagers with LGBTQ specific information. Plus service information for the following London Boroughs: Croydon, Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton & Wandsworth. Visit website
Unite UK
Read coming out stories of those who have gone through what you may be feeling. Visit website
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