Regional LGBT Charities and Support Groups
Greater London SportsThese are Charities and Support Groups in Greater London for the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans) community that aim to promote physical fitness through exercise in group sports. Be it two gay men/women playing squash or a team of lesbian rugby players, we are sure that you can find an LGBT (lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans) sporting activity to suit you. If you are aware of any others that should be listed please contact us to have them added. 4Play Squash - Finsbury & Acton020 8870 4045 (Paul) or 020 8993 6471 (Hugh) 4Play Squash is a London based squash group for LGBT players and their friends. The group welcomes players of all ability levels. They have group sessions with a range of players and aim to improve peoples game and organise social events at several venues around London. info@4playsquash.org
Website Cycle Out020 8747 4640 (Peter) CycleOut London is a gay cycling club with a programme cycling events in and around London and South East England. info@cycleout.org.uk
Website Dykes on BikesThis is the London and South East England lesbian cycling group. They also have active members in Lancaster, Bournemouth, Eastbourne, Brighton and Whitstable. dykesonbikesuk@yahoo.com
Website Dynamo Dykes - Volleyball L.A. : Bethnal Green & Brixton
Telephone: 07740 374307 (Yvonne) Dynamo Dykes is the only lesbian volleyball club in London and was formed in 1992. They strive for both competitive tournaments and games & an active social network. dynamoteam@hotmail.com
Website GLORY Gay & Lesbian Organising for Racing & YachtingBM Glory, London, WC1N 3XX GLORY exists to provide a voice for gays and lesbians in the sport of sailing and to encourage and assist individual sailors, clubs and teams. info@glorysailing.org
Website Grace's Cricket Club c/o Central Station, 37 Wharfdale Road, King's Cross, London, N1 9SE
Telephone: 020 7278 3294 (Duncan Irvine) or 07930 481456 (Lawrence Captain) Grace's Cricket Club are the first and only gay cricket club in the world. Founded in 1996, They exist to promote enjoyment of the game of cricket within the gay and lesbian community and currently play around 25 games every season in and around Greater London. enquiries@gaycricket.org.uk
Website Hackney Womens Football Club (HWFC)Hackney Marshes, Eastway, Hackney, London, E9 5PF
Telephone: 07941561060 Hackney Womens Football Club (HWFC) was founded in 1986 and was the first totally women run team and the first predominately lesbian team in London , possibly even the UK. HWFC also instigate a fair play policy, ensuring that all women are encouraged to train and play competitive football regardless of their skills, age, ethnic origin and sexual orientation. Hackneywfc@hotmail.com
Website Ishigaki Ju Jitsu Martial Arts ClubExercise Studio, Oasis Sports Centre, Endell Street, London, WC2H 9AG
Telephone: 020 7739 8442 (Simon) or 020 8286 1071 (Paula aka Benji) Ishigaki was started in January 1994. A group of guys who had been training in a regular club decided that they wanted to train in an environment where sexuality would be no issue. simple@dircon.co.uk
Website King Cross Steelers Rugby Football Club – West HamTelephone: 07799 623790 Kings Cross Steelers Rugby Football Club was formed in 1994 to provide the opportunity for gay and bisexual men to play and enjoy rugby. As the world's first gay rugby team, their mission is to assert in front of the whole rugby community our value as competitive sportsmen through our progress and results. secretary@kxsrfc.com
Website Left Footers Football ClubTraining at Regents Park, London, NW1 Leftfooters is fun based football team made up mainly of gay and lesbian players. They play every Sunday afternoon in Regents Park, and have a laid back approach of 'jumpers-for-goalposts.'
They consider themselves more of a game for the sake of it than competition based. info@leftfooters.org.uk
Website London Cruisers Basketball ClubTraining in Bethnal Green & Blackfriars
Telephone: 07957 460274 (Faeza) or 07931 520323 (Gustavo) The London Cruisers Basketball Club is an eclectic mix of multi-national, multi-cultural and multi-talented lesbians and gay men. The London Cruisers is considered one of the most dynamic gay basketball club in the UK. info@cruisers.org.uk
Website London Front Runners ClubBM London Frontrunners, London, WC1N 3XX
Telephone: 07092 346 340 (Mark or Carien) The London Frontrunners are a running club for lesbians, gay men and gay-friendly people who love running. Their members range from recreational joggers to competitive road racers and marathon runners. Regardless of your level of fitness, your pace or you preferred distance you will find members to run and train with. info@londonfrontrunners.org
Website London Lesbian KickaboutsA Lesbian football team. info@lesbianfootball.com
Website London RaidersThe London Raiders is a gay and lesbian softball club based in London. Thier members range across the board from experienced to new players and teams from competitive to recreational, but the overall ethos is play hard, socialise hard. info@londonraiders.com
Website London Spikers Volleyball Club (LSVC) – Tower HamletsTelephone: 020 8281 6295 (Gary) or 07780 786 405 (Anthony) London Spikers Volleyball Club (LSVC) was formed in 1994 and is the first Gay Men’s volleyball club in the UK. They have opportunities for any level of skill. LSVC@hotmail.com
Website London Titans Football Club - RichmondLondon Titans FC was formed in 2005. Although a large number of their players are gay, we welcome everyone regardless of their sexuality. They are happy to accept any age and level of ability. manager@londontitans.co.uk
Website Out for SportOut For Sport is a website for information about Lesbian and Gay sport in London and the rest of Britain. They try to encourage communication between all the different sports groups, individual athletes and the wider lesbian and gay community. info@outforsport.org
Website St Gabriel's BadmintonMeeting at Glasgow Terrace (Off Lupus Street), Pimlico, London St Gabriel's Badmington team are a well-established and competitive badminton club playing in the heart of London. They are a predominantly gay club but welcome players and supporters from all walks of life. info@stgabriels.org.uk
Website Tennis London0774 768548 (Kevin James) An LGBT Tennis organisation based in London. parj51@hotmail.com
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