Drop in or come for the full slot at Manchester's brand new LGBT+ centre.

Free tea and coffee facilities plus wi-fi available. Please notice this is a sober space.

Please register your interest in attending here so that we can know to expect you at some point on the day.

Please get in touch with anything that we can do to make sure you can visit comfortably or for any questions by emailing If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact queerhivemcr@gmail.com and/or bookings@theproudtrust.org.

Who can come? 🧐

This is a safe space for queers, so if you identify as queer or LGBTQIA+ and are looking to get some work done you are most welcome 💛

We have over 250 people in our WhatsApp group:

Freelancers
Artists
Musicians
PR professionals
Teachers
Students
Counsellors
Coders
TV professionals
Writers
Administrators
HR people
Videographers
People looking for work
& more!

If you would like to join the chat group, email queerhivemcr@gmail.com or message us on instagram @queerhivemcr.

Accessibility ♿️

The building has step free access, a lift to all floors and accessible gender neutral toilets.

There are desks with chairs (without armrests), bean bags and a sofa.

Please get in touch with anything that we can do to make sure you can visit comfortably by emailing bookings@theproudtrust.org.

How to find The Proud Place📍

Address: The Proud Place, 49-51 Sidney Street, Manchester, M1 7HB.

The building is just off Manchester Oxford Road, opposite All Saints Park.

What do do when you arrive 👋

You will have received a code to enter at the door via email or through the Whatsapp Group.

Enter the code. At your right, you'll find a sign-in sheet, please fill in your data, just in case of fire. Now, head straight to the door in front of you, then enter the same code for that door. You’re in!

Feel free to sit wherever you like, we have volutneers with lanyards on who will say hello and help you get settled.

Donations

Whilst the event is free and the Proud Trust is not a commercial space, they are also a charity and they welcome any donation to continue their work. You can donate at the link below. Please remember to indicate "The Proud Place" or "Queer Hive" as a reference:

Make a Donation - The Proud Trust

FAQ’s

Are there many plug sockets?

Yes there are plenty, and will be some extension cables as well.

Where do I sit when I arrive?

You can sit wherever you like, if you prefer to sit on your own that is totally fine!

If you do want to sit with someone, just politely ask, I am sure they will be super happy to meet you and chat!

Do people actually get stuff done or is it mainly chatting?

This totally depends on what you’re looking for!

There are some that put their headphones in and crack on with their work.

Others like to have little chats and network in between working blocks.

We’d say come along and see for yourself!

Is it okay to put headphones in?

Yes! You can do whatever you like, there are no expectations.

What seating options are there?

There are chairs with tables, bean bags and sofas. There are chairs without armrests available.

Do you have a chat group?

Yes! We have a Whatsapp group where you can meet other days of the week or find out when the next event is on. There are also separate socialising chat groups for things like neurospicy queers, writing queers, techie queers and more!

To join just email queerhivemcr@gmail.com or message us on Instagram @queerhivemcr

Queer Co-working @ The Proud Trust