Blog

Read what we’ve been up to, both in our organised sessions and out in the community:

An Evening with Outreach youth

An Evening with Outreach youth

A Celebration of Community and Creativity   We had the pleasure of hosting "An Evening with Outreach youth," a special event co-produced with young LGBTQ+ people who are actively involved in our projects during October. The evening was a vibrant celebration of...

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Safeguarding at Outreach youth

Safeguarding at Outreach youth

Heidi Dix, our Safeguarding Lead Trustees, a social worker and academic, shares how at Outreach youth, safeguarding is a central pillar of our work with LGBTQ+ children, their families and wider networks. “At Outreach youth we are clear as an organisation that...

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Join SPACE!

Join SPACE!

🌟 Join SPACE: A Supportive Community for LGBT*Q+ Young Adults! 🌟 Are you an LGBT*Q+ young adult aged 18-24 living in Suffolk?  SPACE, is our new social support group run by Outreach youth!  We offer a welcoming space where you can connect with peers, share...

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Outreach youth Summer Programme

Outreach youth Summer Programme

Summer 2024 at Outreach Youth has been nothing short of spectacular! Our Summer Programme for young LGBTQ+ people has been bursting with excitement, fun, and a whole lot of community spirit. Every week, we’ve gathered in the heart of Ipswich picnics in the park, where...

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Outreach youth & Brandon Pride

Outreach youth & Brandon Pride

Isiah, our Senior Youth Worker, shares a new development in West Suffolk supporting young LGBT*Q+ people. “We’re excited to announce the launch of a new LGBTQ+ youth group in Brandon, Suffolk, thanks to an amazing partnership with Brandon Pride! It all started when...

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Our
Projects

We run lots of varied projects throught the year, find out more about them here

What young people
say...

Allows me to see that I have options and don’t have to isolate myself.
L 18

It's not a place you have to be proud and happy all the time, you can just be.
F 17

I've made friends I absolutely love, and I don’t feel alone.
D 16

It is cool, it gives me a space to chill between school and stuff.
F 14

It's helped me develop my confidence and has also helped me sort out my identity.
L 15

It has made me feel more accepted and supported as a young LGBTQ+ person, and more comfortable with myself.
K 16

It creates a fun and comfortable environment whilst also addressing serious and educational topics.
E 15

Outreach has helped me so much more than I can tell you in words. I am so thankful I got to be a part of this awesome group
J 15

Donate & Support us

As a small fundraising-reliant Suffolk charity, we use our limited funds carefully and welcome any offers of support

With thanks to our supporters: