This Pride Month, letβs celebrate visibility, connection, and community by highlighting the amazing LGBTQ+ organisations, support groups, and inclusive services across Essex.
The Essex Map is a free community directory designed to help people find local support, activities, wellbeing services, charities, and community groups all in one place. It includes dedicated LGBTQ+ listings featuring organisations such as The OutHouse, Basildon Pride, MindOut, LGBTQ+ youth groups, and more.
Whether youβre:
π³οΈβπ Looking for support π³οΈββ§οΈ Searching for inclusive local services π¬ Wanting to connect with community groups π€ Or promoting an organisation that supports LGBTQ+ people
β¦the Essex Map is here to help.
Are you an organisation supporting the LGBTQ+ community?
You can add your service or group to the map for free, helping more people across Essex discover the support, spaces, and communities available to them.
LGBTQ+ History Month (February) is a time to recognise the contributions, resilience and lived experiences of LGBTQ+ people β past and present β and to reflect on how connection and visibility continue to matter.
Across Essex, there are many organisations, support groups and community spaces doing vital work to support LGBTQ+ people and allies. The Essex Map (www.essexmap.co.uk) brings these services together in one easy-to-use, searchable place.
πΊοΈ For individuals: The Essex Map helps people find local support, social groups and community services β whether theyβre looking for connection, advice, or somewhere safe to belong.
π’ For organisations: If you run or support an LGBTQ+ group, service or inclusive organisation, listing on the Essex Map is free and helps ensure your work is visible and accessible to those who need it.
This LGBTQ+ History Month, letβs continue to build stronger, more connected communities β and make sure no one in Essex feels they have to search alone.
Join the OutHouse on Saturday, 14th June, for a joyous celebration of Pride Month as we mark the 45th birthday of The OutHouse, our wonderful charity supporting the LGBTQ+ community. The event will take place in the beautiful gardens of The Minories, a stunning venue that provides the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of fun, community, and celebration.
From 12 noon until 8pm, the gardens will be the heart of this special occasion.
This special day will honour The OutHouseβs incredible journey and the positive impact it has had over the last 45 years, all while celebrating the diversity and unity of the LGBTQ+ community.
Donβt miss this unforgettable celebration! Itβs the perfect way to come together and enjoy a sunny day in the garden with friends, family, and allies. We look forward to seeing you there!
