Out & Proud African Lgbti
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Printed on 28 October 2026
Out & Proud African Lgbti
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Who it’s for
- Bisexual
- Gay
- Lesbian
- Trans
- Queer
- People of Colour
- Refugees & Asylum Seekers
How it is offered
In person and online
Cost and referral
Drop in
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Get to know this service
Out & Proud African LGBTI (OPAL) is a charity formed by African LGBTQIA+ activists in the UK. It was set up to support people persecuted for being LGBTQIA+, those currently facing persecution, and those working against such persecution.
OPAL supports LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers and refugees from African and Global Majority backgrounds, operating in the UK, France and the Netherlands. Its work includes advocacy, resources and community empowerment activities.
The charity runs legal workshops with lawyers to help members understand asylum law and ask questions about their cases, open only to members. It also hosts regular meet-ups and creative social events, including a weekly gathering for LGBTQIA+ refugees and asylum seekers in London.
OPAL produces podcast episodes inviting African LGBTQIA+ and Global Majority people to share personal stories on topics such as education, wellbeing, employment and relationships, shown on its YouTube channel.
About
Out & Proud African LGBTI (OPAL) is a UK charity supporting African LGBTIQ+ asylum seekers and refugees through advocacy, legal workshops and community events.
Practical details
Organisation addresses
Registered address
198 Railton Road
Herne Hill
London SE24 0JT
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Registered address from the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
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Registered charity number
1169497 (opens the Charity Commission for England and Wales register in a new tab)- Record refreshed
- Refreshed from the register on 17 July 2026
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