Redbridge Rainbow Community

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About

Redbridge Rainbow Community works with LGBTQ+ people who live, work, socialise or study in the London Borough of Redbridge.

We provide support and signposting, influence policy and practice and run training.

Activities:

arrange meet-ups for friendship and support and other events
provide training for local organisations on LGBTQ+ issues
work with the local council, allies and partners so that the London Borough of Redbridge meets the needs of our diverse community

Current Projects

Report: LGBTQ+ Experiences of Health and Care

In the first half of 2024, Redbridge Rainbow Community, supported by the Healthwatch Redbridge Community Cash Fund ran a rapid research project to explore LGBTQ+ people’s experiences of health and care services, as well as the perspectives of health and care workers.

Issues highlighted include challenges around sharing LGBTQ+ identities, mixed visibility and clarity around LGBTQ+ inclusion, assumptions and misconceptions, apparent variability in levels of training, awareness, or comfort, as well as some specific gaps in services and concerns about whether care services are future-proofed for LGBTQ+ inclusion.

The report includes advice on action planning, top tips for working with LGBTQ+ people and a glossary of common LGBTQ+ terms.

W atch the short presentation and download the report

Redbridge Rainbow Community Survey 2024

Redbridge Rainbow run an annual survey of LGBTQ+ people aged 18+ who live, work, study or socialise in Redbridge.

Last year's survey shaped their initial relaunch strategy and supported applications for funding to support monthly walks, health and care research, visibility and community safety projects. This year's survey will provide further insight to support work, develop a longer-term strategy and strengthen funding applications.

As a thank you for your time, you can win one of four £25 shopping vouchers (the prize draw is separate to the survey, so your responses will remain anonymous

Respond to the survey

Events

Trans Awareness Week Event

Thursday, November 14, 2024, 5:45 pm - 7:30 pm

Redbridge Central Library

Join Redbridge Rainbow Community to mark Trans Awareness Week to celebrate trans women and men, non-binary, gender non-conforming, genderfluid and agender people and anyone who identifies under the trans umbrella.

After the event, those who would like to will head to Mercato Metropolitano (opposite the library) to grab food or a drink.

Book you free spot

Red Run 2024

Saturday, November 23, 2024, 11: 00 am - 2:30 pm

Victoria Park

Join Redbridge Rainbow Community to walk, run or wheel the World Aids Day Red Run on 23 November 2024!

Accessibility: the RED RUN welcomes wheelchair users, mobility scooters and those with walking sticks and other access needs.

You can register directly with Red Run (and remember to select Redbridge Rainbow if you would like to fundraise for Redbridge Rainbow) or if you can commit to fundraising at least £100 for Redbridge Rainbow, they can sponsor your place.

Contact Redbridge Rainbow to join the team!