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.
Sexual Health Supplies & Check-ups
Sexual Health Supplies & Check-ups
Peer to peer support
Peer to peer support
Counselling & therapeutic services
Counselling & therapeutic services
Confidential helpline
Confidential helpline
Community drop-in
Community drop-in
Social Events
Social Events
Financial Advice
Financial Advice
Workshops & Webinars
Workshops & Webinars
How to join our community
Join the Umbrella Lane community as a sex worker member, or keep in touch as an ally, individual or organisation. You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter or sign up to our newsletter for updated information on upcoming events and news!