Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
At Leeds Beckett, we are committed to fostering a supportive environment where everyone feels heard, respected, and safe.
This page includes information and resources for anyone needing assistance or support, no matter where they fall on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. LGBTQIA+ is a common abbreviation that embraces a matrix of various sexual orientations and gender identities, the letters stand for: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual/Pansexual, Trans, Queer/Genderqueer, Intersex and Agender/Asexual/Ally, with the + indicating that the list is far from complete.
For our LGBTQIA+ students, social support can be a vital component of their university experience, significantly contributing to success and overall wellbeing. We know that social support from peers can provide emotional, practical, and informational assistance, helping students navigate any potential challenges they may face during their academic journey.
Below you can find out how we can contribute to our students' social support network.
The community within LBU celebrates diversity and supports individuals who identify with any marginalised romantic, sexual orientation, or gender identity. By joining, students can gain access to a private online community forum where they can connect with fellow students. The SU can be contacted by email at studentvoice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk for further information.
This is a network for our LGBTQ+ staff members, including students who are also staff members, to discuss Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) issues within our university's community. Key information can be found on the Rainbow Rose webpage. To join the mailing list, please email equality@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.
We know how important it is for LBU to stay connected with our Local Community, providing necessary representation that keeps us all connected!
We proudly join the Leeds Pride Parade alongside students and staff from LBU and LBSU to celebrate our wonderful LGBTQ+ community. You can find out more about Leeds Pride via their website.
New to Leeds or just looking for support in our area? We have included a range of local groups our students might find helpful.
Gendered Intelligence
This organisation provides in person spaces that aim to give young people the opportunity to come together, meet other trans, non-binary, and gender-questioning people.
Yorkshire MESMAC
As one of the oldest/largest sexual health organisations in the UK, Yorkshire MESMAC, offers services to various communities, especially those most at risk of HIV.
Out together
This charity unites the different generations of LGBTQ+ people across Yorkshire. They hold regular social events and activities in hopes to overcome the cultural and social barriers which can prevent us celebrating across generations.
TransLeeds
This peer support organisation run support groups for those under the trans umbrella who are over the age of 18. They run support groups, social events, a binder library, offer advocacy, and provide training.
Leeds: Survivor-Led Crisis Service (Peer support): Group currently paused
This group is currently paused.
This is for anyone in the LGBT+ community who wants a safe, supportive space to meet up, share thoughts, feelings and discuss potential coping strategies for mental health issues that may be affecting you.
National support groups
MindOut
MindOut is a mental health service run by and for lesbians, gay, bisexual, trans and queer people with experience of mental health issues.
