We've created a list of local LGBT+ community organisations that operate in and around Reading and Berkshire. If you have any more suggestions, why not get in touch and let us know here.
Gay Outdoor Club
Activity & social club for LGBTQ+ people across Great Britain (walking, social events, outdoor adventures)
🌐 https://www.goc.org.uk/
Reading Renegades RFC
Inclusive LGBTQ+ rugby club based in Reading, Berkshire
🌐 https://www.readingrenegades.co.uk/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renegades_rfc/
Reading Rowing Club
Community rowing club on the River Thames (inclusive club, not specifically LGBTQ+ but active locally)
🌐 https://www.readingrc.com/
Fri‑Gay – The Climbing Hangar Reading
LGBTQ+ bouldering/social event run via OutdoorLads at The Climbing Hangar (details and events listed on OutdoorLads)
🌐 https://www.outdoorlads.com/ (search Fri‑Gay Reading)
Venue (Climbing Hangar Reading): https://www.theclimbinghangar.com/locations/reading
Berkshire Unicorns RFC
Inclusive rugby club in Maidenhead (touch & contact rugby)
🌐 https://www.berkshireunicorns.co.uk/
OutdoorLads
UK group for gay, bisexual and trans men doing outdoor activities and social events
🌐 https://www.outdoorlads.com/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outdoorlads/
Berkshire Royals Dodgeball Club
Dodgeball club based around Reading (social and competitive sessions)
🌐 https://berkshireroyalsdbc.com/
Reading Pride Runners
Inclusive running club starting off at Thames Quarter every Sunday
Reading Sapphics
Community‑led social group for queer women, sapphic, trans, ace, and non‑binary folks in Reading (Instagram)
📸 https://www.instagram.com/reading.sapphics/
Reading Queer Book Club
Monthly queer book club held at the Reading Biscuit Factory
📸 https://www.instagram.com/queerbookclubreading/
Hope After Harm
Support for victim‑survivors, families, young people and those affected by sexual violence and trauma
🌐 https://hopeafterharm.org.uk/
Mermaids (UK)
Charity supporting transgender, non‑binary and gender‑diverse young people and their families
🌐 https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/
Support U
Berkshire‑based LGBTQ+ charity offering support, groups, workshops and community services
🌐 https://www.supportu.org.uk/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supportulgbt/
Switchboard LGBTQIA+
National LGBTQIA+ support line and listening service
🌐 https://www.switchboard.lgbt/
Trust House
Rape and sexual abuse support centre for Berkshire and Thames Valley
🌐 https://www.trusthouse.org.uk/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trusthouse_/
TVPS & BeYou
Thames Valley Positive Support offering HIV and LGBTQIA+ services; BeYou is the social and emotional support service run by TVPS
🌐 BeYou (TVPS) – https://www.tvps.org.uk/beyou/
BerkshireFurs CIC
https://www.instagram.com/berkshirefurs/
Home‑Start Reading
Local branch of Home‑Start (supporting families with young children)
🌐 https://www.home‑start.org.uk/ (then search for “Home‑Start Reading”)
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