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Providing free & confidential support & information to lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgendered communities throughout the UK
HELPLINE 0300 330 0630 (DAILY 10AM - 11PM)
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LLGS HELPLINE

The London Lesbian & Gay Switchboard award-winning helpline is open between 10am and 11pm every day of the week, 365 days a year.
Our helpline number is:

0300 330 0630

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INSTANT MESSAGING

It's a place to talk about things that may be difficult to talk about anywhere else....a place to find non-judgemental support and help.
It's confidential, secure and a way of reaching out for help, perhaps when you don't know where else to turn.
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LLGS EMAIL SUPPORT

You can email LLGS at any time. Its a confidential space for you to talk about anything you like.
You can tell us about your situation, ask for information such as a local support group or ask about safer sex or sexual health.
You may simply just want to share your thoughts with us.
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LLGS DATABASE

The Turing Network database is a community driven directory for LGBT life.
Search over 3000 entries for a support group, LGBT organisation, social group or a bar in your area.
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Awards

Queen's Award for Voluntary Service 2007 - 26 October 2007 

In 2007 London Lesbian & Gay Switchboard became the proud recipient of the Queen's Award for voluntary Service 2007. The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service is given for outstanding achievement by groups of volunteers who:

  • regularly devote their time to helping others in the communityqueensAwardLogo
  • improve the quality of life and opportunity for others
  • provide an outstanding service

The Award recognises the vital role played by the ‘unsung heroes' of the voluntary and community world and emphasises the importance of continuing recognition of their work. Our volunteers are very proud to have won this award. It is acknowledgement for the time and effort that they have given to provide this vital service to our community.

We believe that we are only the second LGBT organisation to receive the Queen's Award, and it is only fitting that as one of the oldest lesbian and gay charities in the UK, that the contribution of lesbians and gay men to the wider community is officially recognised.

LLGS was nominated by Boo Armstrong, who is a former volunteer and ex-co-chair. The nomination was supported by Lord Chris Smith (Patron) and Nick Partridge (Chief Executive of THT and a former volunteer).

Barclays/Stonewall Community Group of the Year - 1 November 2007 
In 2007 London Lesbian & Gay Switchboard was awarded the Barclays/Stonewall Community Group of the Year award.

We are very proud of this award, as this is voted on by the members of the community that we continue to serve.stonewall_barclays

Overall Group Winner of Whitbread Volunteer Action Awards 1997
In recognition of outstanding service to the community.

Regional/Special Award Winner of Whitbread Volunteer Action Awards 1997
In recognition of outstanding service to the community.

The Stonewall Equality Award 1994 
For outstanding work for lesbian, gay men and bisexuals in the United Kingdom.