The OutHouse

Who we are

The OutHouse is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)  (no.1204555), supporting the LGBTQ+ people throughout Essex. We support LGBTQ+ individuals to find their community and achieve their full potential.
Acting as a rounded resource of support, our services extend to the following core areas:

Community Engagement – Recognising the various mental, emotional and social needs relating to bettering an individual’s health and wellbeing, whether it be for adults or young people and their support networks.

Counselling – Providing an accessible Counselling Service of utmost confidentiality and understanding around the nuances of the community; available to both adults and young people.

Advocacy - enabling indviduals to access services and support independence.

Training – Offering bespoke training for individuals and businesses to establish safe spaces though awareness and understanding.

Our culture and values

Equality – We believe, that everyone should have the same life chances and be treated with dignity and respect.

Diversity – We believe in embracing diversity, recognising and valuing the vast range of life experiences that enrich our vibrant community.

Innovation – We believe in identifying, creating and otherwise taking advantage of all opportunities that arise to ensure that the organisation remains fit for purpose.

Celebration – We believe in supporting and uplifting others, with the hope of encouraging individuals to proudly to celebrate themselves and embrace their identity fully.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

The OutHouse is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Employees and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (Protected Characteristics). 

We value a diverse workforce and know that richer views and learning comes from diversity. As an organisation that champions people who may experience discrimination or misunderstanding in wider society, inclusion is particularly important for us. We want to ensure that all individuals at The OutHouse feel included and comfortable at work. All employees should actively seek to include others, to be sensitive to the differences in others, and to avoid situations where other staff may feel excluded because of their differences.