HORIZON LGBTQ+

Sexual Health & Community Support in Blackpool

Connecting people. Strengthening communities. Creating a more inclusive Blackpool.

Part of Blackpool’s HORIZON Service, HORIZON LGBTQ+ is a community-led LGBTQ+ service delivered by Renaissance UK. The project works alongside LGBTQ+ people, local organisations, businesses and public services to improve sexual health, wellbeing, inclusion and access to the right support across Blackpool.

Whether you want to meet others, find trusted information, access support or make your organisation more inclusive, HORIZON LGBTQ+ can help you take the next step.

How we help...

Connect & Belong

Safe, welcoming peer-support groups and community activities where LGBTQ+ people can connect, share experiences and help shape what happens locally.

Information & Support

Inclusive sexual-health and wellbeing information, brief support, signposting and referrals to appropriate specialist services.

Outreach across Blackpool

A visible presence at community events, venues, groups and activities—reaching people who may not routinely access services.

A stronger community voice

Support for the Blackpool LGBTQ+ Forum, helping community priorities influence local decisions, strategies and services.

Making Blackpool more inclusive

HORIZON LGBTQ+ works with local businesses, services and organisations through the Blackpool “Be You” LGBTQ+ Quality Mark. We provide practical advice, awareness training and ongoing support to help participating organisations strengthen LGBTQ+ inclusion and turn good intentions into meaningful improvements.

What you can expect from our services

Who is HORIZON LGBTQ+ for?

HORIZON LGBTQ+ is for people and communities across Blackpool, identifying at Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Nonbinary, Intersex, Queer or any other gender or sexuality outside the societal norms of Heterosexual and Cisgender. This includes, anyone looking for connection, reliable information, peer support or help finding an appropriate service. We also work with community groups, professionals, public services, voluntary organisations and businesses that want to listen, collaborate and improve inclusion.

Get involved

I'm looking for support

Talk to HORIZON LGBTQ+ about local groups, sexual health and wellbeing information, signposted or referrals.

I want to help shape services

Join community conversations, take part in the Blackpool LGBTQ+ Forum or help identify local priorities, influence decisions and services.

My organisation wants to improve

Ask about the “Be You” LGBTQ+ Quality Mark, inclusion advice or awareness training.

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