In 2025 Loving Men+ became a registered social enterprise through the establishment of the Loving Men+ Community Interest Company. Social enterprises are organisations doing valuable work in the community, in a manner similar to a charity, but with a bit less of the red-tape.

Now that we are a CIC, any profit made by Loving Men+ goes back into the organisation. And if Loving Men+ ever folded, any remaining assets are required by law to be passed on to another charity or social enterprise.

Becoming a social enterprise brings with it more responsibilities and some increased costs as a result.

So, we have set up the LM+ Community Fund for people to donate money to help us continue and develop the work of Loving Men+ CIC. This fund will help us cover the core costs of running a CIC, promote diversity and inclusion for all sections of the GBT and non-binary communities, contribute to the development of the LM+ through community events and training, and keep workshop fees affordable for everyone.

You can contribute on a one-off or monthly basis. Even a small donation can make a big difference and help us carry on our work in the world.

Here’s some of the things people have said about how Loving Men+ has contributed to their lives.

"It has been 'life changing' for me personally, in that I have been able to connect with other gay men in environments where growth and support can flourish. The support and insights I have gained have helped me combat much of the isolation, shame and trauma that I have experienced as a gay man".

"...a nurturing community… learning how to develop intimacy and connection with each other, and resolve a legacy of pain, isolation and shame in a non-judgemental and loving atmosphere".

"Loving Men has helped me to combat internal shame and to find pride in myself and in my community"

"I was recovering from a breakdown, and a friend recommended attending Loving Men. I arrived in the space of 90 other GBT men, feeling lost and overwhelmed, soon to be engulfed with a whole range of emotions, but one the most easily recognisable for me was, Love. I felt heard, seen, but even more importantly, felt valued and respected".

"I have attended for the past 6 years and my social anxieties have gone, my interpersonal relationships have blossomed, and both personally and professionally I am becoming a version of me I could not have even imagined without Loving Men".

"Loving Men has transformed the way I see my relationships with other queer men".

"A space where you can be your true self, vulnerable, cry and laugh".

"I smiled ten times more than I normally do. The support and sense of belonging continues. I've made new friends".

"It opened my eyes to the possibility of not being "alone" in the world".

"... all of the facilitators managed to create a safe space in which I felt able to speak about deep-seated issues. It was a very liberating experience".

"Loving Men has helped me flourish as a Bi man after many years carrying the oppressions handed down".

"Loving men to me is love, compassion, self-healing, belonging, coming together and sharing …a place where we can make real friends".