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Monday 9am - 10:30pm Tuesday 9am - 10:30pm Wednesday 9am - 10:30pm Thursday 9am - 10:30pm Friday 9am - 10:30pm

Cara-Friend

Supporting & Empowering LGBTQI+ people in Northern Ireland

LGBTQIA+ Youth Services, Community Development & Events, LGBTQIA+ Capacity Building Training, LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Schools' Charter, LGBTQIA+ Awareness Training, LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Business Charter, Advocacy, Policy and Campaigning.

29/08/2026

Cara-Friend Belfast Youth had a brilliant day celebrating Foyle Pride Festival in Derry/Londonderry today 🏳️‍🌈

A massive thank you to our service users and volunteers for their consistent support, we hope those continuing celebrations have a fantastic Pride!

22/08/2026

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️✨ Cara-Friend at Newry Pride! ✨🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

What a fantastic day at Newry Pride!

Our Cara-Friend team were proud to take part in the Newry Pride Parade, celebrating LGBTQIA+ people, community, visibility and equality as we made our way through the city. 🌈

We also had our Cara-Friend information stall at Pride Concert Square, where we had the opportunity to meet members of the community, share information about our services and chat with so many wonderful people throughout the day.

A huge thank you to the organisers, volunteers, performers and everyone who helped make Newry Pride such a brilliant celebration.

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Happy Pride, Newry! 🌈🏳️‍⚧️

19/08/2026

Cara-Friend Youth staff had the delight of attending the LGBTQIA+ all island forum in Derry/Londonderry last week 🏳️‍🌈

We had a fantastic time engaging with the community from all ends of the island and look forward to adding to this work going forward

15/08/2026

🌈✨ Cara-Friend at Lurgan Pride! ✨🌈

What a fantastic day celebrating love, diversity and community at Lurgan Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Our Cara-Friend team were delighted to join the Lurgan Pride Parade today, standing alongside the local LGBTQIA+ community, allies and organisations as we took to the streets to celebrate Pride together.

We then headed to Lurgan Pride in the Park, where our team hosted a Cara-Friend information stall, connecting with the community, sharing information about our services and letting people know how we support LGBTQIA+ people across Northern Ireland.

A very special mention to our Regional Youth Officer, Niall, who is also Chairperson of Lurgan Pride! We’re incredibly proud to see Niall bringing his passion, dedication and commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community through both his work with Cara-Friend and his role within Lurgan Pride.

A huge thank you to all the Lurgan Pride organisers and volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make today such a brilliant celebration. Your time, energy and dedication to the community make events like this possible. ❤️

Happy Lurgan Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌈❤️

12/08/2026

OUTstanding Youth Work is an engaging training programme designed to build knowledge, confidence, and practical skills when working with LGBTQIA+ young people. The training explores research and statistics, shares the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ young people, and encourages meaningful discussion around the challenges they face and how youth workers can provide effective, inclusive support.

Through interactive group activities, reflective conversations, and collaborative team discussions, participants will gain practical tools to strengthen their youth work practice and help ensure all young people feel respected, valued, and empowered.

Together, we can continue to build youth services that champion equality, celebrate diversity, and create spaces where everyone belongs.

If you're interested in learning more about OUTstanding Youth Work or would like to book training for your team, get in touch with Youth Network today at [email protected]

09/08/2026

A huge thank you to Dylan Holloway for joining us at our Cara-Friend Pre-Pride Breakfast and making the morning so special for our young people. 💜

Dylan gave a fantastic performance and took the time to host an honest and engaging Q&A, sharing his experiences as a transgender man with warmth, openness, and authenticity.

His ongoing advocacy for trans visibility and representation continues to make a real difference, helping to create a world where trans people are seen, heard, and celebrated. Providing our young people with the opportunity to hear directly from someone who is using their voice to inspire and advocate for positive change was incredibly meaningful. Here at Cara-Friend, creating opportunities for LGBTQIA+ young people to connect with role models, ask questions, and hear real lived experiences is incredibly valuable.

Thank you, Dylan, for your openness, kindness, and for helping to create a welcoming and empowering space for everyone who attended. We’re so grateful you could be part of our Belfast Pride celebrations. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️✨

04/08/2026

Cara-Friend Belfast Youth Pre-Pride Party 🏳️‍🌈

A massive thank you to all who attended this year’s Belfast Pre-Pride party! We had an amazing time celebrating the night with you all 🫶🏻

A special shoutout to Kendoll💋 Bethany Gorman for brilliant performances and the lovely photographs

We’re already excited for the next one!

If anyone would like anymore information about Cara-Friend Belfast Youth please contact [email protected]

03/08/2026

Belfast Service Update 🏳️‍🌈

With the Fleadh celebrations taking place across Belfast city centre this week, we’ve made the decision to close our Belfast Cara-Friend Youth sessions (ages 12-17) tonight and Thursday.

The safety and wellbeing of our young people will always come first. As our youth group is based in the heart of the city centre, we feel it’s best to reschedule these sessions to next week.

Our Adult Group (ages 18-35) will still be running as normal on Friday from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

We hope everyone has a lovely week, and we’ll see you all very soon.

For anymore information about Cara-Friend Belfast Youth please contact [email protected]

01/08/2026

🌈 What a fantastic day at Causeway Pride! 🌈

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by the Cara-Friend stall, said hello, shared their stories, and celebrated with us in Portrush.

It was wonderful to see our staff, volunteers, and Board members come together to represent Cara-Friend, connect with the community, and celebrate everything Pride stands for. Days like these remind us of the importance of visibility, inclusion, and creating spaces where LGBTQIA+ people know they belong.

Thank you to the organisers, volunteers, performers, and everyone who made Causeway Pride such a welcoming and vibrant celebration. We loved being part of it and are already looking forward to next year! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌈❤️

31/07/2026

Yesterday, our Regional Development Youth Officer, Niall, had the pleasure of attending the Youth Homeless & Housing Rights Awareness event ran by NIYF and part of the Newry Pride Programme 2026.

With youth homelessness continuing to rise, and LGBTQIA+ young people disproportionately affected, events like this are more important than ever. Creating spaces where young people's voices are heard and where organisations can work together is vital to improving support and driving meaningful change.

A huge thank you to everyone involved in organising and delivering such an important event, and for including us. We really appreciate the opportunity to be part of it.

Address

23-31 Waring Street
Belfast
BT12DX

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 10:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 10:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 10:30pm
Thursday	9am - 10:30pm
Friday	9am - 10:30pm

Telephone

+442890890202

Website

http://www.cara-friend.org.uk/

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