I like The Rainbow Project. I've had mates and social work clients go here for advice and they've always given very good feedback of the range of services and helpfulness of staff. It focuses on gay and bisexual men only, which is a bit of a pity as it has a much higher profile than the lesbian line Cara-Friend. But clearly there's a reason for keeping Rainbow male only, so I'll shut up now.
These guys are the ones I called when Iris Robinson made her ill-advised comments about gay people a couple of years ago. They referred me to their press officer David, based in the Derry office, who'd had a hectic morning with pretty much every journalist in the country, and beyond, ringing for a quote. He was having a quick smoke but took the time to speak to me anyway, even though he could hardly speak for laughing. Bless.
Rainbow also have a big part to play in organising the annual Belfast Pride week and festival, a cracker day and worth turning up to no matter what your age, gender or orientation. From only 25 people attending the first year to over 10,000 this year, this is testamount to the great work the lads at Rainbow do. An essential and professional service that gets an easy five stars. read more