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    Three images for Blossom LGBT CIC events across Surrey including art workshops, social spaces, and wokplace training.
    SINCE 2019

    WE WANT YOU TO BLOOM.

    We support the amazing things that LGBTQ+ people can achieve when they are empowered to succeed without the fear of discrimination. It's our vision that by working together, we’ll create environments where LGBTQ+ young adults can succeed in all aspects of their social and professional lives.

    We're a proudly trans and bi inclusive organisation and have active commitments to accessibility, anti-racism, and equality in all of it's forms.

    TALENT GOES WHERE IT CAN BLOSSOM.

    BUSINESS SERVICES

    Fact: Research by Transactual found that 73% of BPOC trans people had experienced transphobia when seeking work. We're actively working with businesses across the UK to educate their workforce and create inclusive cultures!

    LGBTQ+ person for workplace training services
    LGBTQ+ YOUNG ADULT?

    OUR FREE SERVICES

    Support Us

    With your support we can make sure all of our LGBTQ+ workshops & social spaces are ALWAYS completely free.

    SOCIAL & WELLBEING EVENING

    Tuesdays

    Weekly space for LGBTQ+ people aged 18 to 26 years old to to meet other LGBTQ+ people in Woking, Surrey. Free games, hot drinks, and more.

    VISUAL ARTS WORKSHOPS

    Saturdays

    Explore visual arts with LGBTQ+ artists. Could include paint, sculpting, photography.

    EMPLOYABILITY & MENTORING

    Ongoing

    We actively support LGBTQ+ young adults to find & get into work!

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    LGBTQ+ PEOPLE

    Our Supporters

    Players of The National Lottery

    The National Lottery Community Fund supports amazing community-led projects by distributing funds raised by the Players of National Lottery. We have been awarded £181,936 to empower LGBTQ+ young adults to advocate for their needs at work or in education, End long-term un-engagement in education or work by LGBTQ+ people, and to utilise evaluation to empower our beneficiaries.

    Find out more about the The National LotteryCommunity Fund by clicking here.

    Players of People's Postcode Lottery

    Postcode Society Trust is a grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. In August 2023 Blossom LGBT CIC was awarded £15,321 to develop a LGBTQ+ wellbeing focused drop in space in Woking.

    Find out more about the Postcode Society Trust by clicking here. Find out more about the People’s Postcode Lottery by clicking here.
    People's postcode Lottery & Postcode Society Trust logos. Proudly our 2023 - 2024 sponsor for our Woking Wellbeing space.

    Organisations Around the World

    In the last year we’ve worked with countless organisations, big and small, who have commissioned our team to deliver training, guidance, and even employee advocacy. Each year businesses, charities, and groups have contributed significantly to our mission through working with us. Every single penny of this has been reinvested into our work supporting the LGBTQ+ community.

    Find out how you can make your business LGBTQ+ inclusive & support our work by clicking here.

    SAY HI

    CONTACT US
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