About RAINBOW COMMUNITIES

We are a “by and for” LGBT+ charity, supporting and empowering vulnerable members of the LGBT+ community. Working across generational and cultural divides, we focus on what unites our community – a need for understanding, for acceptance and inclusivity , to promote equality , foster the diversity of our community and enable a sense of belonging, friendship and fun. 

We work in partnership with other community organisations, businesses and sponsors to foster approaches to benefit the LGBT+ community, promote understanding and a sense of solidarity with non LGBT+ communities and partners.


We provide trained volunteers to support the work of community partners. We also run LGBT+ community projects and events to promote well being and which help LGBT+ people live well, remain connected and access the services they need.

LGBT+ Coffee & Chat

50+ weekly coffee and chat

LGBT+ Sunday Lunch

LGBT+ and Non LGBT+ people) get together once a month

Rainbow Friends

Providing one-to-one befriending and community get-togethers for LGBT+ people who are vulnerable, lonely or isolated plus

Rainbow United Hearts network

For LGBT+ survivors of domestic abuse

Peer-to-peer work

Including peer-to-peer support for LGBT+ persons

Scruffy Docs

Community film and video productions. Get in touch.