AIDS 2000
Northern Ireland charity for the comfort and welfare of people with HIV/AIDS.
Belfast Butterfly Club
The Belfast Butterfly Club is a support network for transgendered people and their families. By providing education and information, the group seeks to increase awareness, overcome discrimination and achieve equality. Helpline 028 9267 3720, Wed 8 pm – 10 pm. Contact the group at P.O. Box 210, Belfast BT1 1BG.
Belfast Pride
Organizers of the annual Belfast Pride festival. For details of how to get involved, visit www.belfastpride.com .
Blackmountain Zen Centre
Belfast’s Meditation Centre
Gay Belfast
Provides for scene news and events for the Belfast gay and lesbian community and those visiting the city.
GLYNI
Gay Lesbian Youth Northern Ireland (GLYNI) Group for 16-25 year old young people. Meets every Monday in the Cara-Friend offices, 1st floor, Old Memorial Building, 9-13 Waring Street, Belfast BT1 2DX. Contact 07707216921 or e-mail: admin@glyni.org.uk.
Gay NI Magazine
This magazine contains celebrity interviews, homes, health, beauty, fashion, guide to the bars, clubs and gay friendly businesses as well as supporting major events such as Belfast Pride.
Here NI
Here NI is a community organisation and registered charity based in Belfast. We’re here to support lesbian and bisexual women and our families and improve the lives of L& B women across Northern Ireland.
LGBT Branch of NUS/USI
LGBT Branch of National Union of Students/Union of Students in Ireland Phone: (028) 9024 4641. e-mail: convenor@nus-usi.org.uk.
Men of the North
An alternative Belfast venue for gay men over 25 (singles & couples) who want to meet in a relaxed atmosphere, e-mail: info@menofthenorth.com.
NIGRA
Northern Ireland Gay Rights Association (NIGRA) Does exactly what it says on the tin. Meets first Thursday of each month. Contact them at P.O. Box 44, Belfast BT1 1SH or phone (028) 9066 5257.
Out & About NI
Out & About is a Belfast-based group which arranges monthly walks, occasional nights out and weekend trips for the LGBT community (and their friends). Visit their website for full details of future events.
Out2Tennis
Out4Tennis is Ireland’s LGBT tennis network. It was conceived in 2006 and holds tournaments around Ireland together with visits to gay tournaments in the UK and Europe. Members come from throughout the island. Most competitive members are players with their own clubs while social members may be more occasional players.
QUB LGBT Society
Queen’s LGBT Society welcomes people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender but also curious, open-minded and heterosexually identified people alike who wish to be involved in campaign issues or provide support to an LGBT friend! So please join no matter what your orientation!
Rainbow Project
Gay and bisexual men’s physical, mental and emotional health issues. 1st floor, Old Memorial Building, 9-13 Waring Street, Belfast BT1 2DX. Telephone: (028) 9031 9030. e-mail: director@rainbow-project.org.
Southern Gay Men’s Health Project
Provides information, support and education on issues relating to sexual health, lifestyle and sexuality. Other services include one-to-one counselling, support, drop-in, prevention, outreach, helping, addiction services and a variety of support and self-awareness groups. Opening times: 10.00am – 6.00pm Mon to Fri. HELPLINE: +353 21 4271087. Email: info@gayhealthproject.com