Outhouse East
We're here to offer support and information to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people of Essex. Based in Colchester town centre, we provide a range of services and groups free of charge.
Whatever's going on for you, from counselling to health advice, from homophobia and transphobia reporting information to legal advice, from housing to employment, we may have the thing you need to make life a little better. We also offer social and support groups for women, men and young people.
Whatever's going on for you, from counselling to health advice, from homophobia and transphobia reporting information to legal advice, from housing to employment, we may have the thing you need to make life a little better. We also offer social and support groups for women, men and young people.
HELPLINE
0845 123 23 88 (7pm-10pm weekdays)
Quitting Smoking? Cutting back? Or just want to find out more?
FREE one-to-one cessation sessions now available!
Book your first appointment with one of our qualified quit smoking advisors now.
Email info@outhouseeast.org.uk or speak to a volunteer to fill out a referral form.
FREE one-to-one cessation sessions now available!
Book your first appointment with one of our qualified quit smoking advisors now.
Email info@outhouseeast.org.uk or speak to a volunteer to fill out a referral form.
Ms Grace: Fun Ways of Reducing Stress
Ms Grace is Outhouse East's monthly social night for lesbian, bisexual and questioning women.
This month we will be looking at Fun Ways of Reducing Stress, including hand massage, breathing techniques, yoga stretches and the psychology of stress.
There will be plenty of time for natter and nibbles, too!
Meetings occur every 1st Friday of every month.
Ms Grace is Outhouse East's monthly social night for lesbian, bisexual and questioning women.
This month we will be looking at Fun Ways of Reducing Stress, including hand massage, breathing techniques, yoga stretches and the psychology of stress.
There will be plenty of time for natter and nibbles, too!
Meetings occur every 1st Friday of every month.
Outhouse East now offers a social space for anyone who identifies as trans!
Our Trans Socials happen monthly on first Saturday of each month for anyone on the trans spectrum. Friends, family & partners welcome!
Meetings are every first Saturday of every month.
Our Trans Socials happen monthly on first Saturday of each month for anyone on the trans spectrum. Friends, family & partners welcome!
Meetings are every first Saturday of every month.
Recruiting Trustees!
We are seeking Trustees for Outhouse East, the charity supporting delivery of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender equality in Essex – and beyond.
THE ROLE: Our current group of Trustees is highly committed but small in number. We have a bold 5 year Strategic Plan for the charity, and having carried out a recent skills audit we would now like to expand our Board to include people with a diverse range of attributes and skills. Knowledge, experience or expertise in the below matters would be particularly welcome, as would applications from women who are currently under-represented:
Funding and fundraising • Governance and strategic planning • Marketing and communications • Legal • Human resources/supervision/appraisal skills • LGBT social and health issues • Health & social care policy
We hold friendly yet purposeful monthly Board meetings, and all Trustees are encouraged to take an active role in life at the Outhouse (our building in Colchester), whether by volunteering or just dropping by when they can!
* For further information, please contact our Chair, Dr Greg Ussher, via email at info@outhouseeast.org.uk in the first instance.
THE ROLE: Our current group of Trustees is highly committed but small in number. We have a bold 5 year Strategic Plan for the charity, and having carried out a recent skills audit we would now like to expand our Board to include people with a diverse range of attributes and skills. Knowledge, experience or expertise in the below matters would be particularly welcome, as would applications from women who are currently under-represented:
Funding and fundraising • Governance and strategic planning • Marketing and communications • Legal • Human resources/supervision/appraisal skills • LGBT social and health issues • Health & social care policy
We hold friendly yet purposeful monthly Board meetings, and all Trustees are encouraged to take an active role in life at the Outhouse (our building in Colchester), whether by volunteering or just dropping by when they can!
* For further information, please contact our Chair, Dr Greg Ussher, via email at info@outhouseeast.org.uk in the first instance.
Recruiting volunteers!
Ever thought about getting more involved in working with your local LGBT community?
Check out our Volunteering page, or send an e-mail to info@outhouseeast.org.uk
Check out our Volunteering page, or send an e-mail to info@outhouseeast.org.uk
Registered Charity No 1006244