Under The Umbrella (UTu) is a local community organisation supporting LGBTQ+ young people

in and around Milton Keynes.

We offer peer support groups for young people age 13-25, support for parents/carers and supportive adults, as well as school outreach programs.

If you’d like to get in contact with us about

any of our services, please email us at info@undertheumbrella.org.uk

Alternatively you can contact us via this website.

Our Services

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UTu Youth

Wednesdays

5:30-7:00 pm

For ages 13-17

UTu Cafe

Wednesdays

7:00-8:30 pm

For Ages 18-25

2 cups of coffee on blue & yellow saucers with leaf paters in the froth

UTu Community

First Wednesday of every month

5:45-7:15 pm

For Adult parents, carers or people who support a LGBTQ+ young person

UTu Schools Outreach

We're reaching out to all schools to offer complimentary assemblies and assist them in creating safe spaces for young individuals within their premises.

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UTu Youth Mentoring

We provide one-on-one mentoring for young individuals grappling with questions about their identity and their place within the community.

UTu - Youth Service User

"I love coming to the group because I have made some great friends and I love the garlic bread"

UTu - Youth Service User

"My favourite part of coming is all the fun activates we get to do, as well as seeing my friends and the team"

UTu - Youth Service User

“When I first come I was nervous as I didn't know anyone, but after arriving I started making friends straight away.”

UTu Cafe Service User

"I started coming when I was much younger, and then made some great friends, we have all grown together and now enjoy coming to the UTu Café"