London Friend
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Printed on 4 November 2026

London Friend
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Who it’s for
- Asexual
- Bisexual
- Gay
- Lesbian
- Pansexual
- Non-Binary
- Trans
- Intersex people
- Queer
- Questioning
- Two-Spirit
How it is offered
In person and online
Cost and referral
Drop in
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Standard geographic rate; usually included in call allowances.
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Get to know this service
London Friend offers a range of services aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of the LGBTQIA+ community. These include one-to-one and group counselling, drug and alcohol support, and coming-out and peer support groups.
The organisation runs an LGBTQIA+ community centre in Kings Cross, London. Regular groups and sessions held there include a creative writing group, social groups for gay and bisexual men, a drop-in café, and a trans group.
Other activities include a women's craft and social group, a neurodivergent group, and an open stage session exploring creativity through theatre and storytelling. Some sessions, such as housing advice and a stop smoking service, are run by external organisations at the centre.
Services are delivered by a team of over 100 trained LGBTQIA+ volunteers supported by a small staff team, relying on donations and support from the community.
About
London Friend provides services and activities to improve the health and wellbeing of the LGBTQIA+ community. It runs an LGBTQIA+ community centre in Kings Cross.
Practical details
Service area
Available UK-wide
Organisation addresses
Registered address
86 CALEDONIAN ROAD
KINGS CROSS
London N1 9DN
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Registered address from the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
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Registered charity number
299307 (opens the Charity Commission for England and Wales register in a new tab)- Record refreshed
- Refreshed from the register on 16 July 2026
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