Links to organisations that offer practical advice and support with a range of basic needs (health advice, food, getting prescriptions, local support groups…) Read more
We wholeheartedly support the nine recommendations made by the United Nations experts to address violence and discrimination that disproportionately impact the enjoyment of older LGBTQ+ peoples’ human rights. Read more
Please see our response to Suella Braverman's comments regarding LGBTQ+ individuals seeking refuge. Read more
Opening Doors is undertaking an ambitious, three-year study into poverty among LGBTQ+ over-50s in London. Read more
Opening Doors: Our response to the LGBT Veterans Review Read more
Support and resources for LGBTQ+ people in Uganda and those who want to help Read more
Mark Sladen, Research and Policy Officer at Opening Doors, provides insight into the needs of LGBTQ+ people entering care. Read more
For National Volunteers' Week 2023, we celebrate the amazing contributions our volunteers have made to Opening Doors this past year. Read more
For Trans Visibility Day, we invited our staff and ambassadors to share their experiences of being part of the Trans and Non-Binary community. Read more
For LGBTQ+ History Month 2023 - we invited our volunteer Philippa Punchard, who runs our Hackney Art Group, to share artworks which has had an impact in their life. Read more
For LGBTQ+ History Month 2023, the theme is 'behind the lens'. To celebrate, we've invited our members, partners and volunteers to showcase their works to the public. This is the results of our exciting first exhibition at Bishopsgate Institute. Read more
Known as Jonbers Blonde (real name Andrew Glover), the Northern Irish Drag Race phenomenon will be a Champion for Opening Doors Read more
The theme for the upcoming LGBT+ History Month 2023 in February is ‘Behind the Lens’ and to celebrate we would like to invite our members to exhibit artworks at Bishopsgate Institute at the end of February. Read more
For the first time since the pandemic, in-person festive celebrations have been well underway at Opening Doors to mark the special occasion with friends, partners and our members. Read more
This December Opening Doors are taking part in the My Favourite Voucher Codes charity poll where we could win a donation of 20% of their profits for the month! Read more
Our Ambassador Jeff shares who has inspired him in his blog to mark Black History Month 2022. Read more
Opening Doors is delighted to share its latest Annual Review 2021 – 2022 showcasing milestones and successes of the past year. Read more
For the first Silver Pride, Opening Doors’ members, partners and volunteers came together under one roof to celebrate an important month in the LGBTQ+ calendar which also coincided with Silver Sunday. Read more
On May 22 2022 Robert, Garth and Célia ran the Hackney Half Marathon to raise funds to Opening Doors and support LGBTQ+ over 50. We've asked them to tell us a bit more about their experience and what message they would give to other people who would like to do the same! Read more
On June 7th we had an awards ceremony to recognise volunteers who have made specific notable contributions over the past couple of years. But there are no losers in this game - everyone who has given their invaluable time to support our members is very much seen by the Opening Doors staff, with all your contributions being celebrated! Read more
Here Mike Goldberg, Befriending Support Officer, talks about importance of our Befriending Service that has just expanded to West Yorkshire this Mental Health Awareness Week, which is focusing on loneliness. Read more
Opening Doors has launched our new training courses to help professionals better understand the needs of LGBTQ+ people over 50. Read more
Opening Doors response to the Government's exclusion of trans and non-binary people from conversion practice and of the EHRC's guidance that puts trans and non-binary people at risk Read more
We are thrilled to publish our ground-breaking report, assisted by Ashurst LLP, produced by our research lead Professor Ben Thomas. Read more
The Hackney Art Group is a regular informal art group that welcomes aspiring artists of all abilities! We asked Philippa, the volunteer who runs the group, and some of our members to tell us a bit more about their experience. Read more