The primary goal of Outhouse is to offer a safe space for people to inform, meet, organise and make things happen. Outhouse is very often the first point of contact for people into the LGBT World and also the place in which lots of groups and organisations have started off in.
The building is owned by and held in trust (registered Charity) for, the LGBT community by a company that is limited by guarantee.
Outhouse staff and Board encourage wide participation, both in the use and running of the centre.
Since doors opened in 1997, the focus was on providing information, a safe drop-in space, and café, as well as meeting spaces and support facilities for individuals and groups. Throughout our years of development, this focus has remained central. Whatever the type of support, be it entirely social or sport, or be it around coming out, ageing or alcohol, the staff, Board and volunteers have always seen that the role of Outhouse is to provide space for the community to develop and flourish.