Support and Social Groups Online support and social groups Forty & Beyond What is Forty & Beyond? | Why is this group needed? | What topics will you be covering? | Why come to an online group? | Help and support | Forty & Beyond Newsletter To book a ticket for Forty & Beyond group please book through LGBT HERO's Eventbrite What is Forty & Beyond? Forty and Beyond is an online peer-support community group for gay, bi and trans men aged 40 and over. We’re here to discuss and look beyond the issues that can keep us isolated and disconnected as we get older. This includes: Beyond loneliness and isolation Beyond empty connections Beyond shame and stigma Beyond highs and comedowns Beyond the fear of intimacy Beyond not feeling good enough And much more. We meet online on Zoom on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month 6 - 8pm. Why is this group needed? For many gay, bi and trans men, reaching 40 can bring a new set of challenges. Our social circles may start to shrink. The spaces we once felt connected to might no longer feel right for us. Some of us feel left behind, invisible, or unsure where we fit in anymore. These changes, alongside ongoing pressures around body image, sex, health, ageing, and relationships, can have a real impact on our wellbeing. Many of us are quietly struggling with loneliness, addiction, low self-worth, or feeling like we’re no longer needed or seen. That’s why Forty & Beyond exists—to give us a space to talk about what’s really going on and reconnect in a way that feels safe, sober and supportive. We know that connection changes lives. By coming together, we can build community with others who truly get it—because they’ve been through it too. This isn’t just about surviving. It’s about looking beyond the pain, the shame, and the silence, and finding strength in ourselves and in each other. We believe you are more than how you feel right now. Together, we will create a space to reconnect with ourselves, with each other, and with our community. What topics will you be covering? Each session will address a different topic that may impact our daily lives, such as: Emotional and mental health Anxiety and social pressures Sex and sexual health Partying and drugs Relationships and friendships Body image and self-worth And much more… Join us every two weeks to help boost your wellbeing, create connections and meet other men like you. We meet online on Zoom on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month 6 - 8pm. Why come to an online group? See below feedback from people who have attended our peer-support online groups: "To connect with other men who have similar lived experiences." "The online groups are a safe space to connect and share how we feel, without judgment." "Socialising and connecting with other men can be really hard and awkward at times, I find it easier on a Zoom than in person." "Gives me choice and freedom to schedule this in advance and something to look forward to." "To feel less isolated and lonely by connecting with other men." "By attending my emotional health and wellbeing improves." "Making online friends and buddies to connect with." Help and support If you are experiencing a mental health crisis please follow THIS link. Take a look some useful links on the LGBT HERO website Suicide Prevention Hub Suicide Prevention Directory Making a suicide prevention plan Safer Chems Sexual Assault and Consent Hub There is also further support you can access. We also have a find out service too. Stay up-to-date with Forty & Beyond Keep up with everything we've been covering in our sessions and much more in our Forty & Beyond monthly newsletter. Forty & Beyond Newsletter | July/August 2025 This group is funded by the City Bridge Foundation How You Can Support LGBT HERO LGBT HERO thrives on community support. Here’s how you can make a difference: Volunteering: Got some spare time? Volunteer with us and be part of the change. Your help is crucial. If you'd like to get involved with LGBT HERO, email [email protected] for more info. Advocacy: Stand with us in our campaigns. Spread the word, join events (include London Pride, RVT Sports Day, World AIDS Day); and push for policy changes that support LGBTQ+ rights. Donations: Your donations keep our services running and help us reach more people. Every bit counts! You can make a donation here Fundraising: Join or organise fundraising events to support our cause. It’s a fun way to make a big impact. You can set up your own fundraiser here. Join LGBT HERO's free monthly newsletter for everything that's going on at HERO, including new groups, events and volunteering opportunities. Manage Cookie Preferences