About Us

METRO Charity will close and cease operations on 31 March 2026, following a prolonged period of financial pressure and an extensive review of its future sustainability. We are proud to have providing health, community and youth services in London and the south-east for over forty years.

METRO Charity to Close After 40 Years of Service to LGBTQ+ Communities
METRO Charity has today announced that it will close, with the organisation ceasing operations on 31 March 2026, following a prolonged period of financial pressure and an extensive review of its future sustainability.
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What we do
METRO Charity has ceased operations on 31 March 2026, following a prolonged period of financial pressure and an extensive review of its future sustainability.
Large diverse group of METRO volunteers and supporters gathered in front of Horse Guards Parade, holding colourful balloons with "HIV" and other messages, celebrating Pride with rainbow flags and bright clothing.
Who we are
METRO Charity has ceased operations on 31 March 2026, following a prolonged period of financial pressure and an extensive review of its future sustainability.
Group of diverse activists at Gay Liberation Front's 50th anniversary celebration in 2020, holding signs supporting Black Lives Matter and LGBTQ+ liberation, demonstrating continued solidarity.
Our history
After over forty years, METRO Charity has ceased operations on 31 March 2026, following a prolonged period of financial pressure and an extensive review of its future sustainability.
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Contact us
METRO Charity has announced that it will close, with the organisation ceasing operations on 31 March 2026, following a prolonged period of financial pressure and an extensive review of its future sustainability.
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Videos
METRO Charity has announced that it will close, with the organisation ceasing operations on 31 March 2026, following a prolonged period of financial pressure and an extensive review of its future sustainability.
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Who funds us
METRO Charity has ceased operations on 31 March 2026, following a prolonged period of financial pressure and an extensive review of its future sustainability.
Find a service
METRO Charity is no longer running any services. The organisation will close, and cease operations on 31 March 2026, following a prolonged period of financial pressure and an extensive review of its future sustainability.
News and events
METRO Charity has announced that it will close, with the organisation ceasing operations on 31 March 2026, following a prolonged period of financial pressure and an extensive review of its future sustainability. Find out more in the latest news.