Resources for disabled LGBT people dates-n-mates www.dates-n-mates.co.uk Scotland’s national dating and friendship agency run by and for people with learning diffi culties. They are very inclusive towards LGBT people.

fl ip – disability equality in the arts www.fl ip.org.uk Supports organisations of all sizes to embed disability equality within the fabric of their working practice.

Gemma A national friendship network of disabled and non-disabled and bisexual women, of all ages. The group’s aim is to lessen isolation and share information. Postal address: BM Box 5700, London, WC1N 3XX, [email protected].

LGBT – Disability Online www.disabilityonline.org.uk/disabled-lgbt Services to the LGBT community who are disabled and also need advice and guidance.

Regard www.regard.org.uk Aims to raise awareness of disability issues within LGBT communities, and to raise awareness of sexuality issues within the disability communities.

Whispers4u - Gay & Disabled Dating www.whispers4u.com/gay Aims to bring together Gay & Lesbian Disabled singles in one community without prejudice, to share thoughts, make new friends, and maybe even fi nd love! Resources for minority ethnic LGBT people centred www.centred.org.uk A community organisation focusing on diverse LGBTQ experiences, especially where these issues intersect with experiences concerning race, gender, disability, deafness, age and minority faith.

Gay in the UK www.gayintheuk.webs.com A social support group for LGBT people going through or having experience of the asylum or immigration system, or who are refugees.

Jewish Gay and Lesbian Group www.jglg.org.uk Friendship and support for Jewish gays, lesbians, bisexuals and their partners.

Kiss Group www.thekissgroup.co.uk A social group made up of women who identify either as lesbian, bisexual or and are of South Asian or Middle Eastern or North African descent.

Lesbian and Gay Coalition Against Racism www.naar.org.uk/lagcar Exists to create a visible anti-racist voice of lesbians and gay men, and to help forge the unity needed to defeat racism, homophobia and bigotry.

Lesbian Immigration Support Group www.lesbianimmigrationsupportgroup.blogspot.co.uk A Manchester based group of lesbian and bisexual refugees and asylum seeking women and their supporters.

Outburst UK - Black LGBT Arts and Culture Organisation www.myspace.com/outburstuk A national charitable organisation that focuses on culture, education, performances, and festivals. Persian Gay and Lesbian Liberators www.facebook.com/persian.liberators Providing advice and support for Persian speaking LGBT asylum seekers. rukus! Federation www.rukus.org.uk Creates and promotes community-based arts work with Black Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Trans artists, activists and cultural producers.

Safra Project www.safraproject.org A resource project working on issues relating to lesbian, bisexual and/or women who identify as Muslim religiously and/or culturally.

UK Black Pride www.ukblackpride.org.uk Promotes unity among Black people who identify as Lesbian Gay Bisexual & Transgender.

UK Lesbian and Gay Immigration Group www.uklgig.org.uk A charity that promotes equality and dignity for LGBT people who seek asylum in the UK, or who wish to immigrate here to be with their same-sex partner.

UNITY LGBT Group at Unity Centre Glasgow www.unitycentreglasgow.org/?page_id=366 A support group for LGBT persons seeking asylum.

Wise Thoughts www.wisethoughts.org Creates arts initiatives and delivers services to help address social justice issues and needs of LGBT and Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities. Resources for LGBT people of faith

Affi rmation Scotland www.affi rmationscotland.org.uk A group of LGB Christians in the Church of Scotland.

CourageSCOTLAND www.courage.org.uk/groups/scotland.shtml A LGBT Inclusive Christian network.

GALVA - Gay and Lesbian Vaishnava Association www.galva108.org Information and support for LGBTI Vaishnavas and Hindus.

Gay & Lesbian Christian Fellowship www.christiangays.com Supports homosexuality as an orientation based on Scripture.

Imaan www.imaan.org.uk Supports LGBT Muslim people, their families and friends, to address issues of sexual orientation within Islam. It provides a safe space and support network to address issues of common concern through sharing individual experiences and institutional resources.

Keshet UK www.keshetuk.org A forum working to champion the inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and questioning people in all areas of Jewish life in the United Kingdom.

Jewish Gay and Lesbian Group www.jglg.org.uk Friendship and support for Jewish gays, lesbians, bisexuals and their partners.

LGBT Anglican Coalition www.lgbtac.org.uk An Anglican support group. Metropolitan Community Church (Glasgow) www.mccinglasgow.moonfruit.com A LGBT inclusive church.

OneKirk www.onekirk.org Is committed to working for an inclusive, affi rming and progressive church.

Our Tribe (Edinburgh) www.augustine.org.uk/soul-life/support-and-pastoral-care/index.php Open to anyone who wants to explore sexuality, gender identity and Christian faith issues, whether they are LGBT or not.

Rainbow Jews www.rainbowjews.com Celebrates LGBT Jewish History and Heritage in the UK.

SARBAT - LGBT Sikhs (London) www.sarbat.net A social and support group for LGBT Sikhs. Sarbat offers a platform for like-minded Sikhs from all walks of life and aim to promote the LGBT Sikh cause in a fair and courteous manner.