The Dolphin Centre in Poole is partnering with local LGBT+ charity Space Youth Project, to provide support to the local community with various events throughout Pride Month this June.

On Saturday 11th June The Dolphin Centre brought back its dedicated support booth to provide a safe and confidential space for anyone to drop in and talk about LGBT+ topics.

Helen Walsh, CEO of Space Youth Project, said: “The world has come a long way in recent years to provide more support and acceptance around people within the LGBT+ community, but there is still plenty of work to be done. To be partnering with The Dolphin Centre, a central hub for many people of all ages in Poole, is a wonderful opportunity to open up this conversation further to people that may not be as educated as others.

“We predominantly work with young people in the day-to-day, but we would like to open this support booth to anyone who may want to talk. Whether you are a friend, parent, grandparent or simply someone looking to learn more about the LGBT+ community, please do come say hello.”

The Dolphin centre will also be decorated throughout June with Pride flags and inspirational quotes from LGBT+ activists, to celebrate the month.

Space Youth Project also hosted three free Thursday afternoon sessions in GATHER across Pride Month. A selection of creative activities took place including badge making, and pottery decorating, while also providing a safe space for open conversation with members of the Space Youth Project team.

John Grinnell, Centre Manager at The Dolphin Centre, said: “It’s important to us that we create a safe and welcoming space for all, and we are very pleased to be working with Space Youth Project to bring back our support booth.

“The Dolphin Centre will be transformed top to tail into a celebration of Pride, and we are all very much looking forward to continuing to help those who may need some extra guidance.”

For those looking to support the services provided by Space Youth Project, donation points are stationed throughout the Dolphin Centre.

For latest information, please visit www.dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk

To learn more about Space Youth Project visit: www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk