From edible delights to crafty creations, there will be an item for everyone out there, so browse through the wonderful selection of local businesses owned by members of the LGBTQIA+ community and see if any catch your eye.
Here are 21 of the best local LGBTQIA+ businesses that you can support in honour of Pride:
17. Different Therapy NI, Ballymena
Co-owned by Lynn Kyle, a gay woman, Different Therapy NI is a counselling practice based in Ballymena.The distinct and diverse service is centred around inclusion, making sure everyone has a safe space to express themselves, especially those presenting as GSRD.For more information, go to differenttherapyni.com Photo: unsplash
18. Forge Female Fitness, Ballymoney
Grace Boyd owns Forge Female Fitness, Ballymoney’s go-to gym helping women get fitter and healthier since 2016.Named Gym of the Year in NI, this queer-owned company offers fat loss and physique coaching and boasts over 80 clients.For more information, go to facebook.com/forgept Photo: Forge Female Fitness via Facebook
19. Harry’s Place CIC, Ballynahinch
Harry’s Place in Ballynahinch is a social enterprise owned by Gareth Little and his partner David English.The bakery and cafe provides jobs and learning opportunities for adults with disabilities such as Down Syndrome and autism, making it a great choice for a bite to eat.For more information, go to facebook.com/HarrysPlaceCIC Photo: unsplash
20. FaceTherapyNI, Belfast
Queer friends Geri Duffy and Lisa Waring own FaceTherapyNI, a skin and aesthetic clinic based on Antrim Road, Belfast.The award-winning business is your go-to for acne treatments, fillers, hydrafacials and many more cosmetic results. For more information, go to facebook.com/facetherapyni Photo: unsplash