

Community groups and organisations

Numerous groups have grown from the lesbian and gay community since the late 60s, including ones which are political, social, support, health, interest or activity based. Some are informal, some more structured, delivering services to the community. While most have very little resources other than their members' own time and enthusiasm to organise the groups, others have gone on to secure funding to continue their work for the community e.g. and .

Some are short lived, others have lasted over 30 years e.g. (), .
