Club F.O.D

Preventing and Reducing Social Isolation Within the LGBT+ Community

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Friday 4th October: 'Club F.O.D @' The Coach and Horses, Banbury

Photo taken at our launch at The Blagrave Arms (Reading) in May 2019

Club F.O.D is a registered charity in England and Wales (No. 1191158) that was established to prevent and reduce social isolation for LGBT+ people - one of the only LGBT+ charities in the UK to do so. 

We provide regular and accessible dedicated safe spaces for the LGBT+ Community.  Originally established in Berkshire, we have expanded our services to:

Across the UK, many towns and cities do not have dedicated services, bars or clubs for the LGBT+ community to meet and socialise and unlike geographical isolation, social isolation experienced by LGBT+ members of society is less obvious and in many cases, is very often more challenging to escape. Sometimes isolation – and the loneliness it can lead to – can be the result of a sense of being separated from others due to society telling LGBT+ people that they are different.

Led by a small team of dedicated volunteers, we have developed distinct areas that further our charitable purpose:

As we continue to expand, we're always looking for dedicated volunteers for our projects so if you would like to get involved, visit the volunteer page!

Volunteer with Club F.O.D

Latest Club F.O.D News

Club F.O.D Cymru on Tour

Club F.O.D Cymru has tried to attend as many Pride events in Wales as possible this year. On 17th August we will having a stall at Merthyr Pride.

Club F.O.D (Berkshire) Returns to Reading Pride

We're proud to announce that we're back at this year's Reading Pride on 31st August with our unique Community Hub and Stage! As usual we'll be …

Banbury Pride Welcomes Club F.O.D (Oxfordshire)

We have just got back from a successful weekend at Banbury Pride! A huge shout to the team behind Banbury Pride and we think we can all agree …

Club F.O.D Cymru Announces Date for Torfaen Pride in 2025

We are please to announce that just as we end this years event, we can announce that next years Torfaen Pride event will take place on 7th June 2025

HalloQueen Social Event: Our Biggest Yet

We pride ourselves on bringing the local LGBT+ community together at our social events where we aim to prevent social isolation and this halloween, …

Club F.O.D Nominated for the UK’ Largest Diversity Awards

Club F.O.D, a local charity from Reading has been nominated for the Community Organisation (LGBT) award category at The National Diversity Awards …

What is a Friend of Dorothy?

Whilst we are known as Club F.O.D, the letters F.O.D are actually an acronym for “Friend of Dorothy”. This name was chosen by because of it’s history…