The Lowdown
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Printed on 28 October 2026
The Lowdown
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Who it’s for
- Queer
- Young people
Ages 8–25
How it is offered
In person and online
Cost and referral
Drop in
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Get to know this service
The Lowdown is a mental health charity providing free, safe and confidential support services for 8-25 year olds in Northamptonshire. Its services include counselling, drop-ins for information and guidance, wellbeing support and sexual health support.
The charity also runs RE:Start, a service supporting 16-25 year olds with their mental health, and youth groups bringing young people together to socialise and take part in activities.
The Lowdown runs an LGBTQIA+ Support Service, offering youth groups and events for young people from school year 7 up to age 25. These groups provide a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space to socialise, meet others and access support.
The charity also runs an online group for parents and carers of young people who identify as LGBTQIA+ or who are questioning their identity, to connect and share experiences.
About
The Lowdown is a mental health charity offering free, confidential support for 8-25 year olds in Northamptonshire, including LGBTQIA+ youth groups.
Practical details
Organisation addresses
Registered address
The Lowdown
3 Kingswell Street
Northampton NN1 1PP
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Registered charity number
1197273 (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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