Pride is Community. Pride is Connection.

This Pride Month, we’re celebrating the power of inclusive communities and the brilliant work happening across Merton to support LGBTQ+ people.

At Merton Connected, we believe that everyone should feel safe, valued and supported. Our vision is of a borough where every resident, volunteer and community group can thrive.

From inclusive youth spaces to mental health support and grassroots events, we’re proud to stand alongside organisations that champion LGBTQ+ voices and create safe, welcoming environments for all.

What’s On This Pride Month

Looking to get involved? Here are just a few events and activities taking place in and around Merton:

Thursday 19 June, 7pm
Material Gurls @ Tunnel267 (SW19 1SD)
Live drag performances, games, and prizes up for grabs.

Friday 20 June, 6:30pm–8pm LGBTQ+ Café Social with Merton+@ Metronome, Morden (SM4 5BL)
A regular meet-up with great vibes and great company.

Saturday 21 June, 10am–7pm
Deen City Farm Fest @ Deen City Farm (SW19 2RR)
Merton+ will have a stall for a day of games, food, fun, and live entertainment.
£2 per adult | £1 per child (12–15yrs) | Free for under 11s

Sunday 22 June, 1pm–6pm Mitcham Carnival @ Three Kings Piece
Warming up for Pride at one of Merton’s biggest community celebrations! Expect family fun, live music, vibrant performances, food, shopping, and the return of the street parade after 12 years!

Join Merton+ for the first ever Merton Pride!: Saturday 30 August 10am start • 1pm Pride March @ Morden Hall Park. All day entertainment @ Merton Abbey Mills 2-10pm

Local Services Offering Support

A number of local and London-based organisations are offering vital services for LGBTQ+ people in the borough and beyond. These include:

• MertonPlus – Peer support and social meet-ups for LGBTQ+ residents in Merton.

• Free2B Alliance – Support groups and mentoring for LGBTQ+ young people and their families.

• Spectra – Online youth mentoring, wellbeing check-ins and sexual health support including monthly HIV/STI testing & free condoms @ Pollards Hill Library.

• London Friend– Specialist mental health and addiction services for LGBTQ+ Londoners.

• Switchboard – Switchboard is the national LGBTQIA+ support line. For anyone, anywhere in the country, at any point in their journey.

• Galop – Advice and support for LGBTQ+ people affected by hate crime, domestic abuse or sexual violence.
  

Staying Connected Beyond June

While Pride Month is a key time for visibility and celebration, we know that true inclusion is about showing up all year round. At Merton Connected, we’re committed to creating a workplace culture where diversity is recognised as a strength, not just a statistic.

Some members of our team are part of the LGBTQ+ community, and their lived experiences help shape the way we work. We believe that our staff and volunteers should reflect the diversity of the communities we serve because representation matters. It deepens our understanding, improves our services, and ensures that inclusion isn't just a value; it’s part of our everyday practice.

However you celebrate, we’re proud to stand with you. Happy Pride, Merton!