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Opening Doors

Opening Doors London

London, United Kingdom

LGBTQ+Elderly careHealthCommunity development
CharityNational reach
Profile last updated: August 30, 2026

About

Opening Doors is a charity based in London, United Kingdom working on lgbtq+, elderly care, health +1 more.

Opening Doors is a UK charity providing information, social activities, support services and training for LGBTQ people over 50, with a focus on London and reach across the UK. It runs groups, befriending and telefriending services, conducts research, and produces policy work. The organisation announced its permanent closure on 29 February 2024 due to financial challenges and insolvency, so its services may no longer be running.

Location

London, United Kingdom

Organisation type

Charity

Legal form

Company Limited by Guarantee

Legal name

Opening Doors London

Charity number

1167919

Registration

10123607

Focus areas

LGBTQ+older peoplelonelinessbefriendingtrainingdementia

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

LGBTQ+Elderly careHealthCommunity development

Works for

LGBTQ+ peopleElderly people

How they work

Direct servicesCommunity programmesVolunteer programmesResearchAdvocacy & campaigningAwareness & education

Programmes

Melanin Vybz

LGBTQ+

Group and network for LGBTQ people over 50 from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

Bi The Way

LGBTQ+

Monthly social meetup for bisexual and pansexual members.

London Walk and Talk

Community development

Gentle strolls and conversation around London.

Friday Coffee Social

Community development

Weekly social hosted by volunteers.

Greenwich Pub Social

Community development

Monthly social over a few drinks.

Hackney Art Group

Arts & Culture

Group for aspiring artists of all abilities.

London Friend Drop-In

LGBTQ+

Social group run in partnership with London Friend.

Dementia Services

Health

Support for LGBTQ people affected by dementia.

Pride in Care

Health

Training and support for the LGBTQ community in the care sector.

Countries of operation

United Kingdom

Funding & support

Funded by

GrantsIndividual donations

Ways to support

DonateMonthly givingVolunteerMembershipLegacy givingFundraiseCorporate partnershipShop

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

The Community Fund, City Bridge Trust, United St Saviours, London Friend, Ashurst LLP

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