
WELLBEING PROJECT

Community support
Community is at the heart of our purpose, creating a safe space for Sex Workers free from judgement or stigma, so that you can feel a sense of belonging.

Why community matters
We want you to have a place where you can go to be yourself; where like-minded members of the community gather to have non-judgemental conversations about anything and everything. Stigma around sex work can create feelings of shame and stress with friends and family but there is no hiding here. We offer peer-to-peer support so that you can share experience, advice, safety strategies and ultimately create meaningful connections to feel supported in life as well as in work.
As a member of the community, you are made to feel a sense of belonging with weekly drop-in sessions and an instant messaging group so that the friendships made in our safe space nurtures mental and emotional health. There is also an online Discord server, which is only accessible by verified Sex Workers.
Through kinship and understanding, we feel that being part of the Sex Worker community helps to build resilience to stigma for leading happier, more fulfilling lives. o




What do we talk about?
Anything and everything! This could be meaningful conversations about staying healthy at work, relationships, love and loss, or light-hearted chats about horoscopes or your Netflix bingeing. As this is your space to connect with other members, it is a space that welcomes laughter and fun, as well as sharing advice, reading or talking about your favourite things.





What we offer
If you need wellbeing resources, a chat with other community members or financial support, our services are led and informed by Sex Workers so that what we offer remains in line with your needs. All services and partnered specialists are met with the commitment to be trained by our Sex Worker volunteers so that our connections are always supportive.


Social Events
Social Events

Community drop-in

Financial Advice

Workshops & Webinars


Confidential helpline
Confidential helpline


Counselling & therapeutic services
Counselling & therapeutic services


Peer to peer support
Peer to peer support


Sexual Health Supplies & Check-ups
Sexual Health Supplies & Check-ups



Community drop-in
Financial Advice
Workshops & Webinars

How to join our community
Join the Umbrella Lane community as a sex worker member!
You can join by completing this verification form.
It also makes sure the spaces we provide remain safe and confidential when you access our services.
Not a sex worker, but still want to keep in touch as an ally, individual or organisation?
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Our mission
To support the greater wellbeing of Sex Workers through growing a community which provides connection and positive conversation. We see a world where Sex Workers live fulfilled and embodied lives, which are free from stigma and discrimination.
Contact Us
Are you a Sex Worker based in Scotland and looking to connect with the wider Sex Worker community? Reach out to us here at Umbrella Lane.
Based outside of Scotland? Don't worry we have online options that allow us to connect with Sex Workers across the world! We'll never turn away a Sex Worker that's looking to connect with the community.
General Enquiries
For all general inquiries about Umbrella Lane and it's services please email:

Confidential Helpline
Umbrella Lane is always here for you and if you find yourself in a situation where you need urgent help please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Our mobile is available Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm
07377518263
Or contact the Community Support Officer (Jake) directly (9-5 Mon-Fri)
07935481866
