Important News

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🎄 Holiday Closure Notice 🎄

We’ll be taking a break over the holidays from Sat 20th Dec 2025 and reopening Wed 7th Jan 2026 so our staff and volunteers can spend time with their loved ones. 💛

If you need support during this period—whether it’s mental health or homelessness—please reach out to local services:

Mental Health Support:

  • NHS 111 (Option 2): 24/7 crisis support
  • Sunderland Psychiatric Liaison Team: 0191 283 2937
  • Initial Response Service: 0303 123 1145
  • Sunderland Talking Therapies: 0191 566 5454
  • Sunderland MIND: 0303 123 1145

LGBTQIA+ Support:

  • Switchboard: 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm, year-round)
  • Switchboard on Christmas Day: 7pm–9:30pm

Remember, it’s okay to reach out. 💜 Support is available 24/7.

Politics, Toilets and Everything in Between

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In this powerful episode, I sit down with an incredible ally of the LGBTQ+ community whose advocacy, political engagement, and unwavering support have made a real impact. We dive into her journey, her role in shaping inclusive policies, the importance of community, and the inspiring achievements that set her apart. Whether you’re here for politics, pride, or powerful stories, this episode is for you.

Wearproud Media Presents:

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👉 🟣 🎙️ NEW PODCAST ALERT! 🟣
Everything LGBT in Sunderland – Episode 3: “Everything LGBTQ+ in Sunderland and the North East”

🌈 Real voices. Local stories. Bold conversations.

🌈 Podcast Episode: “A Pride-Filled Journey Across Sunderland” In this vibrant episode, we hit the streets, offices, and stages of Sunderland to experience Pride like never before.

✨ First stop: The Bridges Shopping Centre—transformed into a kaleidoscope of colour and compassion as Out North East filled the space with buzzing stalls, powerful conversations, and a sense of community you could feel in the air.

🏢 Next, we explore Just Eat’s head office, where Office Pride isn’t just a celebration—it’s a statement. Hear from employees who are making inclusivity part of the workplace DNA.

🎉 And finally, we dive into the heartbeat of the festivities: Pride in Sunderland. Joyful performances, unforgettable stories, and messages that inspire unity and acceptance flood the day.

Tune in for the voices, the laughter, and the love. This is Sunderland, this is Pride—real, raw, and remarkable.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify,
📲 Follow us on Facebook, BueSky, Twitter and Instagram

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Wearproud Media Presents:

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👉 🟣 🎙️ NEW PODCAST ALERT! 🟣
Everything LGBT in Sunderland – Episode 2: “Hidden Signals – LGBTQ+ Sunderland’s Past”

🌈 Real voices. Local stories. Bold conversations.

In this week’s episode, host Anth Pullen opens up about growing up LGBTQ+ in Sunderland, sharing powerful stories about secret meeting spots, coded signals, and the first glimmers of Pride in the city. Joined by Lynne Roxburgh—who brings thoughtful questions and insight—the two explore the rich and often hidden history of LGBTQ+ life in the North East.
🏳️‍🌈 A heartfelt conversation about identity, resilience, and the road to Pride.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify,
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Hidden Signals – LGBTQ+ Stories from Sunderland’s Past – Everything LGBTQ+ In Sunderland and North East | Podcast on Spotify

Health and Wellbeing Drop in

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🌈 Website Post: Join Our WearProud Drop-In Groups! Looking for a friendly space to relax, connect, and feel supported? Our WearProud Drop-In sessions are open and welcoming health and wellbeing groups designed for the LGBT+ community in Sunderland. Whether you’re looking for a chat, a game of pool, or a creative outlet, there’s something here for everyone. 🗓 When: Every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM 📍 Where: Sunderland LGBT+ Network, Suite 4, The Old Orphanage, Moor Terrace, SR1 2JH 💷 Cost: £1.00 (includes light refreshments) Activities include: Pool, dominoes, and other games Bingo Movies Arts and crafts And sometimes, just a friendly chat 💬 Come along, bring a friend, and be part of a supportive and vibrant community. 📞 Contact Anth: 0191 4476120 🌐 Visit us: www.wearproud.org

🌈Join Our WearProud Drop-In Groups!

Looking for a friendly space to relax, connect, and feel supported?

Our WearProud Drop-In sessions are open and welcoming health and wellbeing groups designed for the LGBT+ community in Sunderland. Whether you’re looking for a chat, a game of pool, or a creative outlet, there’s something here for everyone.

🗓 When: Starting 2nd July, then every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Where: Sunderland LGBT+ Network, Suite 4, The Old Orphanage, Moor Terrace, SR1 2JH
💷 Cost: £1.00 (includes light refreshments)

Activities include:

  • Pool, dominoes, and other games
  • Bingo
  • Movies
  • Arts and crafts
  • And sometimes, just a friendly chat 💬

Come along, bring a friend, and be part of a supportive and vibrant community.

📞 Contact Anth: 0191 4476120

📘 Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Sundlgbtnetwork
🌐 Visit us: www.wearproud.org

🎉 Exciting News from Sunderland LGBT+ Network CIC! 🎉

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We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve received £19,908 in funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to launch our brand-new Health and Wellbeing Groups!

This incredible support will help us create safe, inclusive, and empowering spaces for our community to connect, grow, and thrive. Whether it’s through workshops, peer support, or wellbeing activities, this funding allows us to make a real difference in the lives of LGBT+ individuals across Sunderland.

A huge thank you to National Lottery players—your contributions are helping us build a stronger, healthier, and more connected community.

Stay tuned for updates on our upcoming activities, and follow us on social media to see the impact of this amazing support in action. 🌈💜

#NationalLottery #TNLCommunityFund #LGBTWellbeing #SunderlandLGBT #CommunityMatters #wearproud #outnortheast

Wearproud Media presents

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👉 🟣 🎙️ NEW PODCAST ALERT! 🟣
Everything LGBT in Sunderland – Episode 1: “Out and Proud in the North East”

🌈 Real voices. Local stories. Bold conversations.

Join us as we kick off our brand-new podcast series Everything LGBTQ+ in Sunderland – giving voice to the lived experiences of LGBTQ++ people across Wearside.
In our first episode, we explore Sunderland Pride, How it happens, why it happened and how it is still needed today.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify,
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👉https://open.spotify.com/embed/show/7rkNy2PcrNm90XR3HqQjcR?utm_source=generator&t=0


LGBT+ Men’s Group

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Every Friday 1pm- 3pm

🌟  LGBT+ Men’s Support Group – Connect, Share, Support

Are you looking for a safe, welcoming space to talk, connect, and feel supported? Our LGBT+ Men’s Support Group is here for you.

This group is open to LGBT+ men aged 18 and over, offering a relaxed environment to share experiences, get advice, and build friendships that support your mental wellbeing.

🗓 When: Weekly on Fridays
🕓 Time: 1:00 PM – 3pm PM
📍 Where: Sunderland LGBT+ Network, Unit 4, The Old Orphanage, Moor Terrace, SR1 2JH
💷 Cost: £1.00 (includes light refreshments)

📞 Contact us: 0191 447 6120 / 07754 472857
📧 Email: community@wearproud.org
🌐 www.wearproud.org