Get involved
LGBT+ Thamesmead is run and organised by an association of members on an entirely volunteer basis.
Our weekly drop-ins and regular activities are free and open to anyone who’s LGBTQIA+, seeking community and friendship and wants to join in, no membership required. Anyone is welcome to volunteer to help with events and activities.
However, if you’d like to be more involved and help to actively grow and shape what we do, consider becoming a full Association Member!
We’re always eager to welcome new people who support the aims of LGBT+ Thamesmead and want to help our local LGBTQIA+ community to thrive!
Association Membership
Make your voice heard
Get invited to our regular General Meetings, share your ideas and opinions about what we do and how we’re run, vote on decisions, and stand for election to our Committee at our Annual General Meeting.
Shape your community
Is there an activity that you’re passionate about or feel is needed in your local LGBTQIA+ community? Association Members can propose new ideas and help to steer the way the group and what we can offer to local LGBTQIA+ people.
Exclusive socials and activities
Attend association-only meetings, talks, activities and socials as a thank you for giving up your valuable time to help.
Early, discount access to events
Get earlier access and lower prices for events and activities that have tickets or other costs.
How to join
Association Membership costs £5 per year.
This fee goes toward the costs of running the group, including insurance, IT costs and printing expenses.
To join, you need to attend at least 3 events or activities first. This helps you to get to know everyone in the community group and get a good idea of what you might like to get involved in organising!
Once you’ve been to 3 events or activities, speak to an Activity Host or one of the Committee Members and explain that you’d like to join the association. They’ll then put you in touch with our Membership Secretary, who’ll send you an application form to fill in.
Once completed, the Membership Secretary will invite you to our next General Meeting. This is where you’ll sign your membership agreement, pay the annual membership fee and receive your membership card.
Pay It Forward Memberships
We wholeheartedly believe that nobody should be excluded from actively having their say in our community because of financial concerns.
Members who can afford to do so can donate a Pay It Forward Membership. This allows someone else to join the association who may not have been able to otherwise.
There’s no difference whatsoever between standard Association Membership and Pay It Forward Membership. Everyone has the same type of membership card, the same voting rights in meetings, and the same right to stand for election to a Committee role.
Everyone’s individual membership type is completely confidential and will only be known to you and the Membership Secretary who processes your application.
If you’d prefer to use a Pay It Forward Membership, select Yes when completing your application form.
