The Birmingham LGBT café providing a safe space

Sol Café is providing a safe space for the LGBT community in Birmingham.

The not-for-profit café runs a so-called pay-as-you-feel policy so people who are struggling financially have a safe space where they have access to food.

Volunteer Sid said many LGBT spaces in the city were centred around nightlife, alcohol and clubbing so creating a sober space for the community was vital.

Since opening its doors, the café has become a safe haven for the community - a place for people to share stories, enjoy food and support one another.

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