EMPOWERING LGBTQIA+ YOUNG ADULTS

BLOSSOM LGBT

Since our inception in 2019, we've been supporting the amazing things that LGBTQIA+ young adults 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 LGBTQIA+ young adults can succeed in all aspects of their social and professional lives.

Our Story

Blossom LGBT officially began in 2019 being run from the living rooms of inspired volunteers who wanted to change the way young LGBTQIA+ people connected. We quickly discovered the huge need for supportive spaces where LGBTQIA+ young adults could thrive. By our fifth birthday, Blossom LGBT had become an institution of change and made a name for itself as a progressive and forward-thinking community-led organisation operating across the United Kingdom.

Our ambition today remains as strong as day one, with a committed team of paid staff & volunteers from within the queer community who work with LGBTQIA+ young adults across the country to support them in the world of work. We’re passionate about being leaders in meeting the needs of LGBTQIA+ young adults.

Before working with Blossom LGBT our members tell us that they felt directionless, isolated, and shut out. We empower them to blossom… into authentic & confident people through our uplifting & positive approach to LGBTQIA+ advocacy. This allows our members to navigate barriers and supports them to build stable careers, meaningful relationships, and pride in who they are.

Inclusive

We are kind-hearted and respectful of others. We know the people we work with are on learning journeys and continue to empower them.

Strength

We are proud of who we are. We understand & celebrate the strength that it takes to be an authentic individual.

Action

We are change-makers and believe in taking action for a stronger community.

Community

We are powerful when acting as one strong community. We operate with each other's interests and needs in mind.

Our Mission

We support the amazing things that LGBTQ+ people can achieve when they are empowered to succeed.

Our Vision

Together, we’ll create environments where LGBTQ+ young adults can succeed in all aspects of their social and professional lives.

Our Audience

LGBTQ+ young adults, often aged between 16 to 30, based in South East England and the people who live & work alongside them.

Our Work

Blossom LGBT isn’t your ordinary organisation; we’re a vibrant community that thrives on empowerment, connection, and growth. Imagine a place where young LGBTQ+ individuals can spread their wings, find their tribe, and navigate both their social and professional lives with confidence. Well, that’s exactly what Blossom offers! From forging friendships in safe spaces to launching careers, Blossom has it all:

Blossom In Your Social Life

Picture cosy gatherings, heartfelt conversations, and laughter echoing through rainbow-lit rooms. Blossom creates safe havens where LGBTQIA+ folks aged 18 to 30 can connect, share experiences, and build lasting bonds. It's like a warm cup of tea with a side of acceptance—comforting and essential for the soul.

Blossom In Your Work Life

Blossom isn't just about heart-to-heart chats; it's also about hustling for that dream job! Our programmes cater to LGBTQIA+ individuals aged 16 to 30, offering mentoring, webinars, and workshops. Whether you're drafting your first CV or aiming for that corner office, Blossom's got your back.

Blossom In Your Work Place

Blossom isn't content with merely sprinkling petals; we're planting seeds of change in workplaces too. By collaborating with businesses, we bridge generational gaps and champion diversity. Our secret sauce? Understanding the unique needs of LGBTQIA+ Gen-Z and other marginalized individuals. Blossom helps companies create inclusive environments that benefit everyone.

Our Approaches

Led By Our Community.
Whilst we do everything we can to make sure we have a diverse and progressive team behind us, we know that to truly make change in the LGBTQ+ community that we must centre, and more importantly listen to, the needs of the people who benefit from our work. This includes session feedback sheets, informal and formal consultation meetings, and an annual online feedback service. We use this data, along with monitoring the demographics of who uses our services along with how they use it to ensure we're accurately representing the needs of our community.
Trauma Informed
Statistically, LGBTQ+ people are highly likely to experience trauma from their daily lives. We ensure we take a trauma informed approach to service delivery to reduce the impact on our service users. A Trauma informed approach takes into account that most people have at some point experienced a level of trauma and therefore considers this in the day to day actions we take whilst working with the community. This includes steps such as avoiding nicknames that a service user doesn't dictate themselves, asking for an emergency contact rather than a parent or carers contact details, and always establishing our spaces as inclusive.
Intersectional
We know that our service users are more than just LGBTQIA+ people. Each and every one of us are fully rounded, amazing, complex, diverse people with a range of experiences and view points. We ensure our work takes into account all aspects of a persons being and ensure we provide a service that is inclusive of all people regardless of their ethnicity, race, heritage, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, relationship status, socio economic background, or any other social disadvantage.
Holistic
We believe that true growth happens when we nurture every facet of our being. Our holistic services address not only professional development but also emotional well-being, social connections, and personal growth. After all, a thriving LGBTQ+ individual is more than just a résumé—it’s a symphony of dreams, resilience, and authenticity.
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PREVIOUS CAMPAIGNS

PRIDE COFFEE

#Merch

In Pride Month 2020 we had the pleasure of teaming up with KOJA Coffee in guildford to produce a pride coffee bag!

QUEER COMEDY

#LOL

In an effort to spotlight LGBTQ+ people in comedy we hosted an amazing queer comedy night.

FESTIVAL SPACE

#DancingQueens

We ran pop up queer spaces at festivals across Surrey!

TRANS STICKERS

#Trans

After a rise in stickers across Surrey with transphobic dogwhistles we decided to fight fire with fire.

HISTORY MONTH MURAL

#History

We took over a huge window in GLive for History month!

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