Out of The Can+

We are a young person (kinda) led LGBTQ+ action youth group; there are a Leaders to keep us in check each week.  The group will give you the freedom to be yourself in a supportive environment and chilled out space.  

The group has been running in Swindon since 2004 and in September 2022, the group expanded to run twice on a Tuesday evening:

GROUP 1 is for young people in Year 8 - Year 10 (aged between 12-15 years old): 5:00pm to 6:30pm

GROUP 2 is for young people in Year 11 - College (aged between 15-19 years old): 6:45pm to 8:15pm 

We do lots of awesome stuff and activities, like:

• Debating (news stories / news from the LGBT community / social media);
• Film & Pizza Nights;
• Lazing about on the bean bags and chatting;
• ​Play games (Uno is very competitive);
• Table Tennis;
• ​Make colourful displays and posters;
• Arts and Craft projects
• Go to events like Swindon & Wiltshire Pride, School PSHE Events, College Fresher Fairs and events where young people can find out about us.

OOTC+ has an array of Leaders, to keep the young rebels under control:

• Joanna Roberts (Youth Worker: Designated Safeguarding Leader)

• Mark Deller (Volunteer Leader)

• Jo Sharpe (Volunteer Leader)

• Kirstie Maisey (Volunteer Leader)

• Sarah Cosgriff (Volunteer Leader)

• Nick Johnson (Volunteer Leader)

• Kate Lismore (Volunteer Leader)

• Hannah WK (Safeguarding Officer)

We are supported by:

• Swindon Borough Council

• Wiltshire Police

• Diversity Trust

Pictures and Bios will follow soon.

If you would like to become a Volunteer Leader, please send an expression of interest through our contact us page.