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

5:30-7:30 pm

For ages 13-17

UTu Cafe

Wednesdays

7:30-8:30 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

5:45-7:45 pm

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

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UTu Sports

We are working with MK Dons Set to create a safe space, specifically for Queer folks to enjoy sports whilst building new friendships

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"