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For nearly five decades, Leicestershire LGBTQ+ Centre has championed the rights, wellbeing, and visibility of LGBTQ+ people in Leicester.

From our founding in 1976 as one of the UK’s first gay helplines, we’ve grown into a vibrant, trailblazing force for inclusivity and change.

OUR VISION
OUR MISSION
OUR VALUES

the FUTURE OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY

We envision a future where the LGBTQ+ community across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland thrives — boldly leading change, amplifying voices, and fostering a society that is truly inclusive.

As the LGBTQ hub for connection, celebration, and support, we aim to co-create transformative, sustainable services that break new ground and empower every LGBTQ+ individual to flourish.

WHAT WE STAND FOR

At Leicestershire LGBTQ+ Centre, we champion the empowerment and visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. By fostering a thriving, inclusive community, we offer a comprehensive range of services, including social and support groups, outreach, counselling, advocacy, bespoke support and guidance, health and wellbeing initiatives, and creative outlets.

Through partnerships with allies, stakeholders, and strategic partners, we create lasting transformation, ensuring safety, visibility, and resilience for all who engage with us. We are committed to driving forward bold, innovative solutions that inspire progress, build connections, and uplift our community.

WHAT’S IMPORTANT

AMBITION

  • We hold ourselves and our work to the highest standards.
  • We lead with vision, courage, and conviction.
  • We set bold goals to create lasting, impactful change.
  • We relentlessly pursue pioneering and innovative ways to evolve and expand our services.

SUSTAINABILITY

  • We are dedicated stewards of our organisation, people, and resources, recognising the importance of our role in history and community.
  • We nurture our communities and resources to ensure long-term impact and resilience.
  • We foster collaboration and interdependence with Centre users and stakeholders to build a sustainable, thriving future.

PROFESSIONALISM

  • We constantly enhance our knowledge, skills, and understanding through continuous training, development, and reflective practice.
  • We are accountable to our organisation, Centre users, and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and trust.
  • We uphold strong professional boundaries and consistently act with integrity, care, and alignment to our values.

INTEGRITY

  • We are accountable, transparent, and honest in all our communications, relationships, and actions.
  • We uphold the highest moral and ethical standards, consistently guided by our principles.

RESPECT

  • We recognise and celebrate both our shared humanity and individual uniqueness, ensuring equity in all our decisions and actions.
  • We approach every relationship with a person-centred mindset, valuing each individual’s experiences and perspectives.
  • We are committed to challenging inequalities and discrimination, fostering fairness in every connection.
  • We hold deep regard for everyone’s feelings, wishes, and rights.

ENGAGING

  • We are flexible, adaptable, and participative, ensuring our services remain user-led and responsive to the evolving needs of our communities.
  • We actively seek opportunities to influence and engage in research, policy development, and initiatives that create positive change.
  • We welcome challenge, debate, and open discussion to continually improve and grow.