Opening Doors London

Help us reduce isolation for LGBTQ+ people over 50 from BAME/PoC communities

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Who we are

We provide a range of services and support to LGBTQ+ people over 50 . Read about our mission and history. Read more

Opening Doors is the UK's largest charity connecting LGBTQ+ people over 50 with activities, events, support and information. We also provide accredited training to professionals and conduct research. We work across the UK but retain a focus in London.

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2230	members have joined Opening Doors and enjoy our free services and support
82%	of our members feel more connected to LGBTQ+ communities from being involved with ODL (ODL Member Survey 2019)
120	active befriending and telefriending relationships, reaching and supporting the most isolated and vulnerable members of our community

Discover our LGBTQ+ training for health and social care professionals

Only Connect: The Impact of Covid-19 on Older LGBT+ People

Opening Doors London launches its report on the Impact of Covid-19 on Older LGBT+ people Read more
Building Safe Choices 2020

A ground-breaking report looking at the demand in housing and care for older LGBT+ people in London conducted by Opening Doors London, Tonic and Stonewall Housing. Read more
Building Safe Choices 2020 Our Voices: ‘LGBT+ later life housing demand in London’

Tonic Living, Stonewall Housing and Opening Doors London (ODL) undertook research on the housing, care and support requirements of older LGBT+ people in London. Read more