www.fflag.org.uk is the national organisation for friends and families of lesbian and gay children

www.pflag.co.uk also has lots of useful information 

www.gaystheword.co.uk, a specialist bookshop and a mine of useful information

www.intercomtrust.org.uk, the organisation that brings together services for LGBT people in the South-West

www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk, a group for young Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual, Trans and questioning young people under 25 based in Dorset, including Bournemouth and Poole.

www.ygm.org.uk, a useful site for young gay men, with information on local groups and sexual health. Just as useful for parents who want to understand the world their gay sons are entering.

www.starspeerproject.com youth peer group for LGBT young people and friends for support, and to provide a place to relax - run by young people for young people.

www.rainbowbournemouth.co.uk, a useful source of advice and information for LGBT young people

www.familiestogetherlondon.com, a similar group to Ricochet, covering Greater London and beyond