Brentford Football Club and Brentford FC Community Sports Trust are proud to support the relaunch of LGBTQ+ football skills sessions in partnership with West London Queer Project (WLQP).

The free skills sessions will run in west London and are open to members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies.

The sessions provide a welcoming, community-led space for participants to enjoy football in a safe, inclusive environment.

Brentford and the Trust will continue their support of the project by contributing financially and providing qualified coaches.

Sessions will run every other Monday for the next year at Quintin Hogg Memorial Sports Ground, beginning on Monday 19 January, 6.30pm-8pm.

For those who want to attend weekly, another regular session will be available on alternate weeks at Linford Christie Stadium and Sports Ground in White City.

Sessions are mixed gender and open to players of all abilities, experience levels and fitness backgrounds. Take part to get active, try playing football for the first time, meet new people, and enjoy the game together.

If you would like to attend, please book ahead on West London Queer Project’s website.

Brentford EDI manager, Rhiannon Maher, said: “We know that too many LGBTQ+ people still don’t feel welcome in community sport, so creating a space that is consistent, welcoming and rooted in our local community really matters.

“These sessions are about more than football; they’re about building connection and confidence, and giving LGBTQ+ people and their allies the opportunity to enjoy the game in an environment where they feel they belong.”

On the relaunch, Aubrey Crawley, founder of WLQP said: “When I founded the West London Queer Project, the call for football was immediate. Homophobia in the sport was rising, and I knew we had to enter the space with purpose: playing the game while quietly advocating for change from within.

“From the start, Brentford have set the standard for genuine allyship by being progressive, supportive, and a pleasure to work with. Their commitment has shown what real inclusion in football can look like.

“I’m proud of what we’ve built: a safe, community-led space where everyone is welcome, and where players can grow into coaching and leadership roles over time.”