Opening Doors London

Opening Doors London is the UK's largest charity helping connect LGBTQ+ people over 50 with activities, events, support and information. We also provide accredited training to professionals.

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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

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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