LGBTQ+ support

Support for LGBTQ+ young people

Fun and safe LGBTQ+ youth clubs

Eikon is committed to providing friendly, confidential and warm support to young people who identify as LGBTQ+ in Surrey and their families.

At Eikon, we understand the difficulties that LGBTQ+ young people can face in society; with too many experiencing isolation, bullying and family conflict or rejection, which can negatively impact their mental health.

Our approach involves collaborating with schools, professionals, parents, and guardians to ensure that we prioritise the perspectives and well-being of young people. We focus on empowering young people to navigate these challenges and discover safe communities where they can freely express themselves and experience the joy of feeling accepted.

LGBTQ+ Youth Groups

Eikon’s LGBTQ+ Youth Groups are safe spaces for questions, support, discussions, activities and to make new friends. Our groups are completely free and open to all young people aged 11-18 (or up to 24 for young people with SEND) across Surrey who identify as LGBTQ+ or questioning.

Our current groups meet in Guildford every Wednesday evening from 6-8 PM. The sessions alternate between the 11-14 age group and the 15-17 age group. Additionally, we are in the process of developing an online group for individuals aged 18-24 with SEND. The dates of upcoming groups can be found below.

Join us now! If you are interested in joining our youth groups, please use the link below to register your interest or email EikonLGBT@Eikon.org.uk for more details.

LGBTQ+ Youth Group Dates

Dates of groups for Year 7-9

06th & 20th March 2024

17th April 2024

01st & 15th May 2024

05th & 19th June 2024

03rd & 17th July 2024

Dates of groups for Year 10-13

28th February 2024

13th & 27th March 2024

24th April 2024

08th & 22nd May 2024

12th & 26th June 2024

10th July 2024

Trans+ group

We also run a trans+ group on the second Saturday of every month which aims to connect like-minded individuals and help them to access gender-affirming support and guidance. The trans+ group provides a safe and inclusive space for non-binary, trans and gender questioning young people to build a supportive community together, the dates for upcoming groups can be found below.

Join us now! If you are interested in joining our youth groups, please use the link below to register your interest or email EikonLGBT@Eikon.org.uk for more details.