Out of the Can Swindon LGBTQ+ youth

Listen to us, Encourage Us, Believe us, And WE will thrive

Welcome to our page

🌟 Welcome to Out of the Can (OOTC)

Exploring who you are can feel overwhelming — but you’re not alone. Whether you're questioning your sexuality or gender identity, or simply looking to connect with others who understand, OOTC is here for you. We’re a friendly, supportive group for LGBTQ+ young people to meet, share, and grow together.

🗓️ Weekly Tuesday Sessions

We run two free sessions every Tuesday evening, tailored to different age groups:

• Group 1: For young people in Year 8 to Year 10 (ages 12–15)

⏰ 5:00pm – 6:30pm

• Group 2: For young people in Year 11 up to College (ages 15–19)

⏰ 6:45pm – 8:15pm

💌 Interested in Joining?

Visit our About Us page to learn more about what we do, or head to our Contact Us page to get in touch. You can also email us directly at info@outofthecan.org — we’re happy to answer any questions.

🎥 Watch Our Film

Curious about what OOTC is really like? Watch our short film, created by the young people of OOTC in partnership with Mountain Way Pictures and funded by Wiltshire Community Foundation. It’s a heartfelt look at the group through their eyes.

Worried about a child?

If you think that a child is in immediate danger, please ring 999 and speak to the police.

Anyone who has a concern about a child, or wants to request help from the service should call 01793 464646 and choose option 2 during normal office hours, which are 8:30am to 4:40pm Monday to Thursday, and 8:30am to 4:00pm on Friday. You can also email: contactswindon@swindon.gov.uk.

For out of hours support, including nights, weekends and bank holidays, the Emergency Duty Service (EDS) is available on 01793 436699.

Visit the Swindon Safe Guarding Partnership website for more information.

Swindon Community Lottery

Swindon Community Lottery - Please use the button to sign-up on the right or in the header, and help support Out of the Can.

VOLUNTEERING

Are you interested in making a difference to a young person's life, can you spare between 2 to 3.5 hours a week on a Tuesday evening, please get in contact with us via the contact page.

Donate to OOTC

Wiltshire & Swindon Community Foundation

Get me out of here

Swindon Lions Club

OOTC Short Film 'Like A Person'

Our voices

Previous member 'I am just emailing to say thank you. I came a couple of years ago. But it made such a huge difference in my life. You have created such a beautiful safe space for LGBT+ youth and it makes such a difference. It helped me so much in the few times I went, just being in a room of people who understood each other'.