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We Are Explorers CIC

We Are Explorers creates safe and friendly spaces for all LGBTQ+ people.

Our groups are extra accessible for Neurodivergent people. We are run by staff who are both LGBTQ+ and Neurodivergent. We call our community Neuroqueer. This reminds us that we are never alone.

Look at our website to find our groups, download our guides, see our training, and find out how to join in.

The adventure starts here!

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Join our groups!

All LGBTQ+ people are welcome here!

Our groups are friendly and relaxed. We have fidget toys, sensory spaces, and Neuroqueer staff who are here to help.

We run free youth groups, adult social groups, wellbeing groups, art workshops, and community assemblies.

Everything is free, including drinks and snacks. You are welcome to bring a support worker with you.

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Get to know us

We Are Explorers started in 2021. We wanted to help LGBTQ+ young people who felt lonely during the Covid lockdowns.

Some people were turned away from other groups because of their access needs. Other people were turned away because they weren't sure yet if they were LGBTQ+.

Today, we help LGBTQ+ people of all ages. Everyone is welcome, whether you are Neurodivergent or not.

We are Neuroqueer-led, and our groups are easy and safe for Neurodivergent people to access.

We want everyone to understand the challenges our Neuroqueer community faces, so no one gets left behind.

Learn more
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Our Partners

We could not do our work without the amazing people and groups who help us!

Our partners support us by giving us money, items, equipment, and spaces to run our groups. They also help us in other creative ways!

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