Based in the heart of the city on Bankside near the Tate Modern, the Centre is supported by the Mayor of London and Southwark Council.
It will work with partner groups such as Mermaids, Gendered Intelligence and Tonic Housing to provide a cafe that will be open to the public, as well as a lounge and social space for events.
LGBTQ-specific services will be at the heart of the Centre, which will include services focusing on mental health, sexual health, and services supporting trans, youth and older members of the community.
Funded through a crowdfunder in 2018 and the National Lottery, the space will be informed by the latest research into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on London’s LGBTQ+ communities.