Birmingham LGBT to move to Hurst Street

This summer, Birmingham LGBT – which is currently located on Holloway Circus – will be re-locating into the heart of Birmingham’s Gay Village to a brand-new centre on Hurst Street. The LGBTQ+ charity will be moving in to a purpose-built space on Hurst Street after 12 years in their current centre.

Along with clinical and consultation spaces, the new centre will have hireable meeting rooms and a large café and events area, all situated on the ground floor and fully accessible.

A press release explains: “Birmingham LGBT was established in 2002 with the aim of providing for the needs of our diverse LGBTQ+ community outside of a one-day Pride festival. The current centre opened its doors in 2013 as the first LGBTQ+ Health & Wellbeing Centre in the UK.

“Fast forward 12 years and we’ve grown from a team of 2 to 26, offering a range of services including sexual health testing and outreach, older peoples support, a domestic violence service, counselling, substance support, youth work and wellbeing support. We’re also the home of Shout, a queer arts and cultural programme that creates spaces for creativity, connection and development. We also run peer support groups and provides meeting spaces for LGBTQ+ community groups.”

Steph Keeble, Director of Birmingham LGBT adds: “I am really excited to bring the LGBTQ+ community in the city a new purpose-built LGBT centre in the heart of the Gay Village and can’t wait for people to see the new space, it looks amazing.”

The new LGBT centre is delivered through Outpost Management’s joint venture with BlackRock Real Estate, in partnership with The Galliard Apsley Partnership. The centre forms part of Outpost’s Lower Essex Street development in Birmingham’s Gay Village.

Outpost Management Operations Director Laura-Jayne Canneman says: “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome the new LGBT centre to Enclave: Birmingham City. At Enclave, we’re all about creating spaces where everyone feels respected, included, and able to be themselves. This new headquarters is a brilliant addition to the city and we’re proud to play a part in supporting Birmingham’s diverse and vibrant community.”