Proud2Be

Proud2Be A grassroots queer-led social enterprise supporting LGBTQIA+ people in Devon and beyond since 2011

Inspired by the mental health issues they faced as a result of the bullying, isolation, and discrimination they experienced growing up as LGBTQ+ in a rural village, twins Max and Maya Price set up Proud2Be in 2011 by launching the Proud2Be campaign which features videos and photos from various public figures and members of the public. Since then, Proud2Be has established itself as a well-respected

social enterprise, facilitating various groups and events for adults and families, including an online group, an in-person evening group in Newton Abbot, an in-person family-friendly Saturday group in Newton Abbot, a low-key in-person group in Newton Abbot, a monthly parent/carer support group in Newton Abbot, various one-off events throughout the year all over South Devon and 121 adult support. Proud2Be also runs a youth project, which includes in-person weekly youth groups in South Devon and a 121 youth support programme. Proud2Be delivers interactive workshops to young people and awareness training to organisations and schools around the UK.

And we're back! We're kicking off the new academic year with a meeting of the Teen Team, our Youth Steering Group, in Ne...
03/09/2026

And we're back!

We're kicking off the new academic year with a meeting of the Teen Team, our Youth Steering Group, in Newton Abbot on the 8th. Open to everyone who attends youth groups.

Then regular groups return from 15th September

🏳️‍🌈Youth Steering Group on 8th in Newton Abbot
🏳️‍🌈Newton Abbot Youth Group on Tuesdays: 15th, 22nd, 29th
🏳️‍🌈Paignton Youth Group on Wednesdays: 16th, 23rd, 30th
🏳️‍🌈Low Key Youth Group on Thursdays: 17th, 24th

These groups are for LGBTQIA+ people age 13-17 only. Young People must register before attending their first group.

To register before coming to your first group, or to book for the Low Key Group email or visit our website.

🌐proud2be.org.uk
✉️[email protected]

Support for Parents and Carers of LGBTQIA+ People🏳️‍🌈📅 10am-12pm, Saturday 5th 📌 Newton Abbot Proud2Be Hub: 1 Sheila Rob...
02/09/2026

Support for Parents and Carers of LGBTQIA+ People🏳️‍🌈

📅 10am-12pm, Saturday 5th
📌 Newton Abbot Proud2Be Hub: 1 Sheila Robb House, TQ12 2EX
🏳️‍🌈 Open to parents, carers & guardians (18+) of LGBTQIA+ people
♿ Ramp-accessible venue with kitchen facilities and accessible toilet
🎟️ FREE and no tickets needed - just come along!

Our Parent & Carer support group is only for parents, carers and other guardians of LGBTQIA+ people.

If you are a looking for a group to attend with your child then you can come along to The Big Hang Out or the Family Group.

For more info on all of our groups & services:
🌐 proud2be.org.uk
✉️ [email protected]

Our 18-25 group is meeting Thursday 3rd September.This month we have a nature craft theme to get us in an autumnal mood....
01/09/2026

Our 18-25 group is meeting Thursday 3rd September.

This month we have a nature craft theme to get us in an autumnal mood.

Or just relax, chat and eat snacks from out comfy sofas.

🗓️ 6-9pm, 3rd September
📌 Proud2Be Hub: 1 Sheila Robb House, Oak Place, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2EX
🏳️‍🌈 Open to LGBTQIA+ folk aged 18-25
♿ Ramp-accessible venue with kitchen facilities and accessible toilet
🎟️ FREE and no tickets needed. Just come along!

The 18-25 Group meets 6 - 9pm every 1st Thursday of the month at the Proud2Be Hub in Newton Abbot.

It’s a relaxed, friendly and sober space where we hang out and have fun together - we hope to see you there!

For more info on all of our groups & services:
🌐 proud2be.org.uk
✉️ [email protected]

Connect with your community from home Wednesday 2nd September 💻🌈🗓️ 6-8pm Wednesday 2nd September📌 Online (Zoom)🏳️‍🌈 Open...
31/08/2026

Connect with your community from home Wednesday 2nd September 💻🌈

🗓️ 6-8pm Wednesday 2nd September
📌 Online (Zoom)
🏳️‍🌈 Open to LGBTQIA+ people and our allies (18+)
🎟️ FREE to book (link in bio)

Proud2Be Online meets once per month at 6-8pm every 1st Wednesday. We catch up, play games & quizzes, watch films and hang out together in a friendly online space. Text chat is available, but for safety reasons we require people to have the camera on.

Head to Eventbrite to book a place (check our bio for a link)

For more info on all of our groups & services:
🌐 proud2be.org.uk
✉️ [email protected]

Groups for people +18 this September🏳️‍🌈Online Group on 2nd September6pm to 7pm 🏳️‍🌈18-25 Group on 3rd September, 6pm to...
31/08/2026

Groups for people +18 this September

🏳️‍🌈Online Group on 2nd September
6pm to 7pm

🏳️‍🌈18-25 Group on 3rd September, 6pm to 9pm at our Newton Abbot Hub,

🏳️‍🌈Calm Connections, Newton Abbot Hub, 10th September, 6pm to 9pm, booking required

🏳️‍🌈Calm Connections, Paignton Hub, 11th September 6pm to 9pm, booking required

🏳️‍🌈Thursday Meet Up, 17th September, 6pm to 9pm Courtenay Centre Newton Abbot,

🏳️‍🌈Practical Support Drop In, 18th September, 2:30pm to 3:30pm, Newton Abbot Hub

🏳️‍🌈Coffee and Chat, 25th September, 1pm to 3pm in Paignton Hub

🏳️‍🌈Big Hang Out, a family friendly, all ages group, 26th September, 1pm to 4pm, Station YC, Newton Abbot

These groups are for LGBTQIA+ People and their allies and are free to attend.

Groups for people +18 this September

🏳️‍🌈Online Group on 2nd September
6pm to 7pm

🏳️‍🌈18-25 Group on 3rd September, 6pm to 9pm at our Newton Abbot Hub,

🏳️‍🌈Calm Connections, Newton Abbot Hub, 10th September, 6pm to 9pm, booking required

🏳️‍🌈Calm Connections, Paignton Hub, 11th September 6pm to 9pm, booking required

🏳️‍🌈Thursday Meet Up, 17th September, 6pm to 9pm Courtenay Centre Newton Abbot,

🏳️‍🌈Practical Support Drop In, 18th September, 2:30pm to 3:30pm, Newton Abbot Hub

🏳️‍🌈Coffee and Chat, 25th September, 1pm to 3pm in Paignton Hub

🏳️‍🌈Big Hang Out, a family friendly, all ages group, 26th September, 1pm to 4pm, Station YC, Newton Abbot

These groups are for LGBTQIA+ People and their allies and are free to attend.

You can book a place on our online group or calm connections through our EventBrite Page. https://proud2becic.eventbrite.com

🌐proud2be.org.uk
✉️[email protected]

🌐proud2be.org.uk
✉️[email protected]

26/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the Proud2BBQ this Saturday! We had an amazing day. Thanks to all our volunteers, Firebug and the incredible Winnie Hoe

Free groups for families this August🏳️‍🌈KCSIE Information for Parents, 1st September: an online session for Parents to l...
25/08/2026

Free groups for families this August

🏳️‍🌈KCSIE Information for Parents, 1st September:

an online session for Parents to learn more about the new KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe In Education) Guidelines and how they will effect trans young people, contact [email protected] to join

🏳️‍🌈Parent and Carer Group, 5th September:

for Parents and Carers of LGBTQIA+ people to get support without their child present

🏳️‍🌈Family Group, 12th September:

a group for parents, carers and their children to attend together. This month parents and carers can get information on KCSIE while their young people head out with our Youth Workers

🏳️‍🌈The Big Hang Out, 26th September:

a family friendly social group for LGBTQIA+ people and allies of all ages. As well as our normal fun and games we're also holding a clothes swap this month

For more information about our groups:
🌐proud2be.org.uk
✉️[email protected]

Join us at our monthly Coffee and Chat in Paignton on Friday 28th August. At our coffee and chat you can have a drink, a...
21/08/2026

Join us at our monthly Coffee and Chat in Paignton on Friday 28th August.

At our coffee and chat you can have a drink, a bit of cake and a good natter with no pressure to join in.

☕ Coffee and Chat
🗓️ 1-3pm, 28th August
📌 Paignton Proud2Be Hub: 113-115 Winner Street, Paignton, TQ3 3BP
🏳️‍🌈 open to LGBTQIA+ people and our allies (age 18+)
♿ level access, toilet up three steps, closest changing places toilet 0.4 miles
🎟️ FREE, no bookings needed - just come along!

A welcoming coffee & chat group for LGBTQIA+ people and allies (18+), running every 4th Friday of the month. Come and connect, share, and unwind over a drink and snack.

For more info on this or our other groups:
proud2be.org.uk

20/08/2026

Proud2Be Youth headed to the National Marine Aquarium and a friend went with them.

Got questions or need some support? At our monthly Practical Support drop-in we offer information on LGBTQIA+ issues, an...
15/08/2026

Got questions or need some support?

At our monthly Practical Support drop-in we offer information on LGBTQIA+ issues, and signpost to specialist support.

📅 2:30pm-3:30pm, Friday 21st August
📌 Oak Place, Newton Abbot TQ12 2EX
🏳️‍🌈 Suitable for adults looking for support and professionals wanting to learn more about our services
♿ Ramp-accessible venue and accessible toilet

For more info on this or our other groups:
🌐 proud2be.org.uk
✉️ [email protected]
📱 0333 772 1187

Address

1 Sheila Robb House, Oak Place
Newton Abbot
TQ122EX

Telephone

+443337721187

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