In Barnsley, we're proud to support our LGBT+ community. Here’s how you can get involved and access support services.
Get involved
Pride Barnsley is a great event which supports our LGBT+ community. It's hosted every year as part of Barnsley’s Big Weekend.
You can also get involved with online groups and forums including the Barnsley LGBT+ Community Forum Facebook page or the TransBarnsley Facebook page.
If you're visiting our libraries you can also browse a collection of LGBT+ eBooks and audiobooks.
Fostering
It’s love, care and support that makes the best foster carers. This is regardless of your sexual orientation. The LGBT+ carers that Barnsley has are all great. They provide superb care for children who need it.
We welcome everyone here in Barnsley. If you have the space in your heart and home to foster a child, visit our fostering in Barnsley page. You can also call 01226 775876 for a one to one chat.
Hate crime
Our no place for hate campaign champions our borough to be a place where everyone feels safe and respected. If you face abuse online, such as on social media or in person, report it on our hate and harassment webpage.
More information
Further understanding and teaching resources
| Service | Support | Audience |
| LGBT Foundation | A leading national charity on LGBT+. | Adults and young people |
| My Genderation | Content about trans people, made by trans people. | Young people and adults |
| Gender Identity Research and Education Society | A national group that improves the lives of trans and gender diverse people of all ages, including those who are non-binary and non-gender. | Adults |
| A registered charity increasing the understanding of gender diversity and improve trans people's quality of life. | Adults and young people |
Support services
| Service | Support | Audience |
| Mermaids UK | A national charity supporting gender diverse young people and their parents. | Young people and families |
| Targeted Youth Support | Supporting young people in Barnsley to reduce or prevent problems from getting worse (they deliver specific sessions for LGBT+ young people). | Young people |
| SAYiT | Sheffield-based charity for LGBT+ youth. | Young people |
| Akt | A national charity for LGBT+ homeless young people. | Young people |
| The Gender Identity Clinic (GIC) | Accepts referrals from all over the UK for adults who need support related to gender. | Adults |
| The Proud Trust | A group that supports LGBT+ young people through youth groups, peer support and mentoring programs. | Young people |
| Hey! Let's Talk | A mental health charity for children and young people. | Young people |
| Spectrum | Sexual health support. | Adults and young people |
