Youth Groups
Aged 8-25? Identify as LGBTQ+?
Or questioning your gender and/or sexuality?
SAYiT is here for you!
SAYiT runs youth groups for LGBTQ+ or questioning young people.
We appreciate how hard it can be to make the first step but we would love for you to get in touch. You don't have to be completely sure of your gender identity or sexuality - you'll always be met with understanding and a smile!
Fruitbowl
11-17 year olds
Thursday evenings
Fruitbowl is a safe place where you can explore your gender identity and sexuality and meet like minded people in a safe supporting environment.
The sessions are separated by age - 11 to 14 and 15 to 17.
Each session has a different activity or theme based on requests from the young people.
Prism
Prism is a safe place where you can explore your gender identity and sexuality and meet like minded people in a safe supporting environment.
Each session has a different activity or theme based on requests from the young people.
18-25 year olds
Wednesday evenings,
every fortnight
What to expect
We design and offer activities and workshops based on requests from members at our youth groups. Sessions have included poetry and drama workshops, handling animals, making tie-die tops, making music, and doing sports as well as educational sessions around autism, trans awareness, LGBTQ+ history and self care.
We run games nights, film nights, chill out sessions and a monthly outdoors session called Nature Connect!
We also facilitate a Steering Group, where young people can draw from their experiences of being LGBTQ+ and help shape the future of health and social care in Sheffield.
How to Join
If you are a young person wanting to join SAYiT, please fill out our online referral form. You can then choose a welcome session to attend. This gives you a chance to meet us and see if being involved with SAYiT will be the right fit for you.
If you are a professional referring a young person from another organisation please see here.
*We do not offer a drop in service.
Other Support for Young People
All information provided by external organisations below is for reference purposes only.
Please be aware they are not recommendations or guidance by SAYiT.
Need urgent help or advice?
LGBTQ+ Specific Support
Childline
A free, private and confidential service for young people, where you can talk about anything.
An LGBT helpline for whatever you want to talk about.
The LGBT+ anti-violence charity for those who have experienced domestic abuse, hate crime or sexual violence.
University of Sheffield LGBTQ+ Society
Providing campaign platforms, welfare services, social spaces and representation for all LGBTQ+ students at Uni of Sheffield.
Sheffield Hallam LGBTQ+ Society
Sheffield Hallam Students society representing lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and all other students of a minority sexuality or gender.
LASS (Lesbian Asylum Support Sheffield)
Support group for lesbian, bi, trans,
non-binary and queer asylum seekers &
refugees in Sheffield.
Other Support for Young People
Papyrus
If you’re under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling.
Sexual Health Sheffield
Offering a range of free and confidential sexual health services to people in Sheffield.
A helpline for young trans people