SUPPORT US
Supporting OUT North East means supporting LGBTQIA+ communities across the North East. As a charity, we rely on the generosity, skills and commitment of people who believe in connection, equality and care.
Whether you can donate, share your fundraising experience, offer professional services or get involved as a volunteer, your support helps us deliver vital projects, events, advice and advocacy. Every contribution helps us reach more people, reduce isolation and create safer, more inclusive spaces where communities can thrive.
By supporting OUT North East, you become part of a community working together to make lasting, positive change.
VOLUNTEER
Give Your Time. Build Community
Volunteers are at the heart of OUT North East and the ONE Centre, helping us create welcoming, supportive spaces for LGBTQ+ communities across the region.
Whether you can help run coffee mornings, support day-to-day centre activity, assist with events, or bring specific skills and experience, your involvement makes a real difference.
Volunteering with us is a chance to connect, give back and be part of a caring community. Whatever time or skills you can offer, we’d love to hear from you and explore how you can get involved.
Make a Donation
Donating to OUT North East is a powerful way to support LGBTQ+ people across our region.
Your gift helps us provide safe, welcoming spaces, community activities, wellbeing support, and outreach that ensures LGBTQ+ people feel visible, valued, and able to thrive.
Every donation, no matter the size, makes a real difference. It helps us continue building inclusive services through the ONE Centre, respond to what our community needs most, and create lasting social change. By giving to OUT North East, you are standing alongside LGBTQ+ people and helping to shape a safer, stronger, more connected North East for everyone.
Fundraise
Make It Happen for OUT North East
We’re a charity and we need your support to help us fundraise and continue our work with LGBTQ+ communities across the North East.
Whether you want to host a cake bake in your school or workplace, run the Great North Run, take on a sponsored challenge or nominate us as your chosen charity, there are lots of ways to get involved.
Whatever your idea, get in touch and we’ll support you every step of the way.
PRIDE GRID
STAND PROUD. BE VISIBLE. TOGETHER AS ONE
Help support the ONE Centre by taking your place on our Pride Grid.
Whether it’s a message of support, a unique birthday gift, or a way for your organisation to show its commitment to LGBTQIA+ communities, the Pride Grid is a visible and meaningful way to stand with us.
Every square helps support our work, and everyone who visits the ONE Centre will see your message of pride, celebration or allyship on display.
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SUMMER OF PRIDE PARTNER OPPORTUNITIES
Become a Friend, Ally or Champion of our Summer of Pride Festival 2026 and help us deliver a FREE Pride for everyone.
Your support ensures Pride remains accessible, inclusive and welcoming to all communities across the North East. As a supporter, you’ll gain positive exposure while helping our charity reach more people through vibrant events, celebration and connection.
By standing with OUT North East, you’re investing in visibility, wellbeing and community - and helping make Pride possible for everyone.
Summer of Pride Festival Opportunities Pack:
RAINBOW LOTTERY
The Rainbow Lottery is a not-for-profit organisation that supports LGBTQ+ communities across the UK while offering players the chance to win prizes.
When you play, you can nominate OUT North East as your chosen cause, meaning a portion of your ticket goes directly towards supporting our work across the region. Every ticket helps us continue providing safe spaces, community activities, and vital support for LGBTQ+ people in the North East - making a difference simply by taking part.
SHOP
Merch With Meaning
Wear your Pride and support LGBTQ+ communities by visiting the OUT North East online shop. From great merch to meaningful designs, every purchase helps show your support while making a real difference.
A donation from every sale supports our charity, helping us deliver projects, events, advice and safe spaces across the North East. Look good, feel proud and help support community with every purchase.
