METRO Charity

Equality, diversity & inclusion charity based in London & the South East. We run services in:
🧠 Mental Health
🤝 Community
🏳️‍🌈 Youth
🧪 Sexual Health
❤️ HIV

[METRO Charity @METROCharity]

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[Tonic Housing @tonichousing]

The very moving short film 'Care & Loss' by @METROCharity is up for a Charity Film Award, please vote for it! Raising awareness of LGBTQ+ people's experiences of end-of-life care is so important ❤️

https://t.co/r0FE3tSqx0

[Terrence Higgins Trust @THTorguk]

Have you recently been diagnosed with HIV and would like some support?

Our next Learning to Live Well with HIV courses start online on 5 Feb and in person at @METROCharity in London on 15 March.

Find out more at https://t.co/653mHRXAkh

[NHS South East London @NHSSELondon]

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[NHS South East London @NHSSELondon]

It's #CervicalCancerPreventionWeek!
Heading to your screening can feel scary, but there's things you can do to make it more comfortable – like bringing your favourite music to listen to.
Your screening could save your life. Don't put it off!

@NHS_SELCA

[Samaritans @samaritans]

A massive thank you to everyone who joined us for Brew Monday yesterday. 💚☕

Remember, there’s always time for a cuppa and a catch up with a mate! Let’s make sure we keep making time to properly check in with each other, all through the year.

[METRO GAVS @METROGAVS]

Free training opportunities in Greenwich! 🚨📝
⭐ Engaging with Communities, Structures and Cultures
📆 Thursday 20th March 2025: 10:00am - 1:00pm, METRO Woolwich
✨ Learn how to influence behaviours and create robust plans for engagement and influence.
https://t.co/I6Odp4gfkU

[Pitstop PLUS @PitstopPLUS]

It's that time again!

HIV Testing Week 2025 is coming up, on the 10th-16th February 2025.

We will be highlighting even more information and advice about HIV prevention and will have various opportunities to test for HIV 😁

[@david-t-evans.bsky.social @David_T_Evans]

When short film "Care & Loss" was made, we hoped it would make lives (& deaths) of #LGBTQ+ people better. Maybe up for an award! Even if not: please watch, share & hope it helps

@LizBarkerLords @APPGSRH @Matthew_Hodson @LGBTSwitchboard @METROCharity

https://t.co/nCQkm3OZyZ

[FastTrackCitiesLDN @londonftci]

Learning to Live Well with HIV course supports individuals navigating HIV challenges and helps them live well with the condition.

@THTorguk @4Mproject @TheFoodChain @Positively_UK @METROCharity @PositiveEast
@LivingWell_CIC @Plushealth_info @NazProjectLdn @SophiaForum

[Pitstop PLUS @PitstopPLUS]

#WorldAIDSDay has passed for 2024 but the conversations must continue!

Take the next step today:
✅ Book or order a HIV test.
✅ Talk to your friends about prevention and U=U.
✅ Advocate for kindness, empathy, and understanding.

https://t.co/Rz0VhfUHpE

#EndHIVStigma

[NHS South East London @NHSSELondon]

Earlier this week, we heard from HIV Ambassador and @METROCharity Peer Support Manager Kuba Krzyzynski about some of the work being done in south east London to support people living with HIV.

Read more about Kuba's work and experience here: https://t.co/2An6vMNNdB

[METRO Charity @METROCharity]

All the money raised will go towards incredibly important work delivered by the HIV sector, offering life-changing, accessible support and healthcare for all.

A huge congratulations to everyone who was involved in making this year unforgettable!

[METRO Charity @METROCharity]

RED RUN LDN 2024! 🩸❤️

Our fundraising superheroes raised over £4,000 for our hardship grant fund! We are absolutely blown away! 🤯

[METRO Charity @METROCharity]

This means we can keep distributing £50 grants to people living with and/or affected by HIV, who are in desperate need of vital financial support. 💙

More than 2,000 people came together, to fundraise over £223,000 - and counting - for 31 incredible HIV charities! ✨

[METRO Charity @METROCharity]

We're excited to be collaborating with @festivaldotorg on an installation at @royal_greenwich Sparkle in the Park. Share with us your #LGBTQ+ hopes for the festive season, your Christmas wish! Share in comments or DM us
#queerjoy #lgbtq #sparkleinthepark Image by David Madden

[METRO Charity @METROCharity]

Did you know? 🤔
1 in 20 students of all ages engaging in a variety of courses are working in the adult/sex industry.

If you, or someone you know want free, non-judgemental and confidential support about sex work, sex-reproductive wellbeing, and more, contact @wearesashlondon!

[METRO Charity @METROCharity]

We have been proudly supporting LGBTQ+ people living with and affected by prostate cancer for over 10 years! 🏳️‍🌈

Help us fund our next ten years of this vital support here: https://t.co/YHuJlUM0aI

[METRO Charity @METROCharity]

November = #Movember! 🥸🧔‍♂️

This month, folks up and down the country will be growing moustaches to raise awareness of Men's Health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide. 💙

[METRO Charity @METROCharity]

You are all superheroes, and we can't wait to cheer you all on as you walk, run and strut 5KM or 10KM around Victoria Park! 🫶🎉📣

@PositiveEast

#MoreThanARun #TakeActionLaceUp

[METRO Charity @METROCharity]

We are thrilled to have a team of 20 fabulous participants taking on #RedRunLdn on Saturday 23rd November 2024! ❤️

Each of our supporters is fundraising for our hardship fund, which provides vital financial support to folks living with HIV during the cost of living crisis.