Outhouse East
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ABOUT US

Outhouse East is a registered charity (no. 1006244) seeking 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. As we are a registered charity you can find our Annual Reports & Accounts here.

Our Mission

To develop and promote a sustainable, fair and equal society where all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people can achieve their full potential.

Our Vision

Recognising diversity and achieving equality.

Our Values

Diversity
We believe in accepting and celebrating people’s differences.

Equality
We believe that everyone should have the same life chances and be treated with dignity and respect.

Engagement
We believe in working in partnership with others, recognising and valuing their life experiences.

Innovation
We believe in identifying, creating and otherwise taking advantage of all opportunities that arise to ensure that the organisation remains fit for purpose.

Integrity
We believe in operating in an honest and transparent way in order to develop and maintain the trust necessary for effective working. 

Excellence
We believe in striving for continuous improvement in all that we do.

Our Strategic Goals

​Supporting Individuals
Outhouse East will support people in the LGBT community, and those connected to it through family or other relationships, to increase their skills, knowledge, and self-confidence in improving their health and well-being.

Strengthening Communities
Outhouse East will work in partnership with other individuals and organisations to build a strong, cohesive and influential LGBT Voluntary and Community Sector.

Promoting Equality
Outhouse East will promote awareness, visibility and inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in order for them to achieve full equality in all areas of life.

Developing Excellence
Outhouse East will continuously develop its people, services, systems and procedures to deliver and sustain excellence for all of its beneficiaries.
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • History
    • Board of Trustees
    • Our Patrons
    • Our Centre
  • Services
    • LGBTQ+ Awareness Sessions
    • Outhouse East Youth Project
    • Counselling
    • Social Groups
    • Domestic Abuse
    • HIV/AIDS Support
    • Hate Crime
    • Library >
      • Library Catalogue
    • Useful Links
    • Room Rental
  • Events
    • Saturday Socials
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteering
    • Become a Trustee
    • Membership
    • Donate
  • Contact us
    • Visiting us