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About us
Kevin who won the 4Front award
Young people involved in the film for Government Office South West
Back in 2003, in Wells, Somerset, 2BU began as a youth group for gay lads, with the aim of providing a safe space where we could say its okay ‘to be you’ and where with support, those who attended would become comfortable with their sexuality and gain confidence from others like them, as well as being able to seek advice and guidance around issues relevant to their situation.
Since it began the group has extended its reach to lesbian, bisexual and transgender young people. The project has been involved in and won one of the first ever 4 Front Awards run by the Camelot Foundation. Three of the group were then involved in the design team for the Foundation's second set of awards.
In 2007 we had several 2BU groups around Somerset, however it was decided by the young people that one larger group would give a greater experience and so, with the support of funding from Somerset’s Youth Opportunity Fund, the groups came together and part of the funding enabled us to meet transport costs, either by public transport or taxis, enabling LGBT young people from various parts of the county to come together.
The group was founded by Andrew, a Connexions Personal Adviser, Andrew continues to run the group with Dan who is a qualified youth worker. Dan also is able to offer support to young people outside the group and can meet at school or at a place the young person feels safe (like a coffee shop) There are also several female staff members who support the group.
Both Andrew and Dan can be contacted for advice or support for young people, parents /carers or teachers. Our details can be found in the 'Contact us' section of our website.
The Group currently meets every Wednesday 6pm - 8pm in Taunton
Due to the nature of the group we do not publicise where the group is held
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