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Queer Spirits
London, Greater London, United Kingdom
All or nothing
This project needs 100% of its target
Aim: We're building the world's first LGBTQ+ co-operative distillery to create authentic spirits that support our queerness all year round.
🦄 Own a Part of Queer Spirits and Help Build the World’s First LGBTQ+ Co-operative Distillery
Hello, we’re Queer Spirits—a bold, unapologetically queer business on a mission to shake things up, and distil pride, power and community into every drink we make.
We’re inviting you to be part of something bigger than a business. By investing in Queer Spirits, you’re backing the world's first LGBTQ+ co-operative distillery — with the potential for meaningful returns, long-term growth, and lasting social impact.
After a successful pilot of Queer Gin, we’re raising £100k–£300k to launch Queer Spirits Distillery to scale production and grow our reach.
Queer Spirits Distillery is the foundation of our socially responsible business model.
Building a production facility will enable us to freely create products shaped by our community. We'll be able to innovate quickly and reduce long-term costs to increase profits that support our community.
We’re creating more than a production space.
Our distillery will be a place for connection, learning, and pride, and will start our journey in creating spaces for our community to thrive.
We're aiming to provide:
- Education & Training For Skill-building, Internships and Mentorships
- Regular Events For tastings, community socials, queer storytelling nights
- Community Space Open to queer creators, grassroots organisers, and charities
Across the UK, over half of LGBTQ+ venues have closed since 2006—iconic spaces like G-A-Y lost to economic pressures hitting our community hardest.
These venues aren’t just nightlife—they’re sanctuaries for connection, identity, and well-being.
That’s why Queer Spirits is more than a brand. We’re community-owned, creating inclusive products, supporting queer venues, and investing in spaces that help us thrive.
The drinks industry doesn’t reflect us, but it profits from us.
Despite progress, the drinks industry is still dominated by traditional norms — where queer visibility is limited and authentic representation is rare.
Queer spaces are closing and LGBTQ+ businesses like ours face disproportionate barriers to growth, funding, and visibility.
We didn’t start Queer Spirits to make drinks—we started it to make a difference.
Our mission is to celebrate queer culture and help build a more inclusive and better future.
We want brands that reflect our values — socially, ethically, and environmentally.
Currently, no mainstream drinks brand truly represents us throughout the year. We’re here to change that — not just by offering choice, but by championing authenticity, visibility, and meaningful representation.
To supercharge Queer Spirits, we need investment to scale production, develop more products and expand our reach.
With your help, we can:
✅ Secure a premise in London
✅ Install a sustainable, small-batch distillation system
✅ The more we raise, the bigger the space
✅ Expand our product line (vodka, rum, low/no alcohol options)
✅ Fund marketing, branding, and route-to-market support
Hello, we're Oli & Jon, founders of Queer Spirits.
When we launched Queer Gin in 2022, it began as a simple idea: to support our community through a shared love of raising a glass together — and as a response to the lack of year-round LGBTQ+ visibility and authentic queer representation in the industry.
Queer Spirits is our pride and joy. We've built it in our spare time, but we can’t take the next step without you.
Queer Gin was just the beginning.
We’re now seeking investment to supercharge Queer Spirits, shake up the industry, and create a lasting legacy for our community.
- Our legal structure: Community Benefit Society (Co-operative)
- Minimum investment: £50
- Maximum investment: £30,000 per person/organisation
- Minimum Raise: £100,000
- Optimum Raise: £200,000
- Maximum Raise: £300,000
- Share type: Withdrawable community shares
- Lock-in period: 3 years
- Expected return: 6% annually (non-guaranteed)
- Use of funds: Equipment, premises, staffing, marketing, product development
- We’re offering real equity in a real business, with a model focused on long-term impact and resilience.
What are Community Shares?
Community Shares are a unique form of equity, only available through co-operatives and community benefit societies.
✅ Can be withdrawn (subject to terms)
✅ Are non-transferable
✅ Give you a real say in how we’re run
✅ Let you share in our success
Why Community Shares?
Because ownership matters.
Community Shares let you be more than just a customer — they make you a co-owner. This model puts voice, value, and control into the hands of the community it serves. It’s how we build a business that’s truly by us, for us.
Your chance to become an owner of Queer Spirits and member of our co-operative; giving you a real say in how we run the business.
✅ Own part of the world's first LGBTQ+ community distillery
✅ Get 1 vote to help us make business decisions collectively and democratically
✅ Help us reinvest profits into LGBTQ+ communities and causes
✅ Receive interest on your investment (6% target return)
✅ Get perks and rewards simply for being a member
This is an opportunity to help us create a successful and scalable business, designed to deliver both financial return and social impact.
By contributing financially, you will embark on this journey with us, but we also have a few perks to sweeten the deal. The more you invest, the more shares you buy, and the more perks you will receive. This doesn’t affect your voting power, but it will give you exclusivity that isn’t offered beyond this share offer.
50 Shares or more
- Share Certificate
- 1 Vote
- Queer Spirits Co-Operative Members Pin
100 Shares or more
- Members Edition Queer Gin or Queer AF (Alcohol Free)
- 1 Vote
- Share Certificate
- Members Pin
200 Shares or more
- Limited Edition Hand-Blown Gin Goblet, Made in Bristol
- Members Edition Queer Gin or Queer AF (Alcohol Free)
- 1 Vote
- Share Certificate
- Members Pin
1,000 Shares or more
- Eligibility for SEIS (50% tax relief)
- Distillery tour and tasting (once we open)
- Limited edition cocktail kit
- Limited Edition Hand-Blown Gin Goblet
- Members Edition Queer Gin or Queer AF (Alcohol Free)
- 1 Vote
- Share Certificate
- Members Pin
3,000 Shares or more
- Eligibility for EIS (30% tax relief)
- 1 Year Subscription to Queer House—our Customer loyalty programme launching once our Share Offer is successful
- Distillery tour and tasting (once we open)
- Limited edition cocktail kit
- Limited Edition Hand-Blown Gin Goblet
- Members Edition Queer Gin or Queer AF (Alcohol Free)
- 1 Vote
- Share Certificate
- Members Pin
5,000 Shares or more
- Private tasting event for you + 5 guests
- Eligibility for EIS (30% tax relief)
- 1 Year Subscription to Queer House—our Customer loyalty programme launching once our Share Offer is successful
- Distillery tour and tasting (once we open)
- Limited edition cocktail kit
- Limited Edition Hand-Blown Gin Goblet
- Members Edition Queer Gin or Queer AF (Alcohol Free)
- 1 Vote
- Share Certificate
- Members Pin
10,000 Shares or more
- Invitation to the Founders Table—our exclusive cocktail event
- 10% lifetime discount
- Eligibility for EIS (30% tax relief)
- 1 Year Subscription to Queer House—our Customer loyalty programme launching once our Share Offer is successful
- Distillery tour and tasting (once we open)
- Limited edition cocktail kit
- Limited Edition Hand-Blown Gin Goblet
- Members Edition Queer Gin or Queer AF (Alcohol Free)
- 1 Vote
- Share Certificate
- Members Pin
Gin still reigns, but the future is alcohol-flexible
The UK remains the largest market for gin globally, and the wider spirits industry contributes over £13 billion to the national economy, driving innovation, job creation, and export opportunities that benefit new entrants like us.
Traditional spirits still dominate, making up approximately 92% of the market.
But change is stirring.
Customers are becoming more adventurous — exploring diverse spirits, ready-to-drink cocktails, and premium no and low-alcohol alternatives.
Queer AF
Demand is rising for quality, convenience and moderation
We’re listening to our community and will invest in the development of alcohol-free spirits that taste great, look great, and feel inclusive.
Why this matters:
- The alcohol-free market is growing 20% YoY
- Many people are choosing to drink less or not at all
- Sober spaces are part of a safer, more inclusive nightlife
What we’re doing:
- Partnering with expert flavourists to develop our range of alcohol-free spirits
- Starting with Gin alternatives and RTD mocktails
- Ensuring everyone is part of the party
Do I need to be LGBTQ+ to invest?
No — everyone’s welcome at Queer Spirits! If you believe in equality, the power of community, and great cocktails, then come aboard.
How old do I need to be?
You must be 18+, as we’re an alcohol business.
Can I get Gift Aid?
No — we’re not a charity.
Will I get a share certificate?
Yes, every investor gets one.
Can my shares increase in value?
No. Community shares don’t gain value or generate capital gains.
Can organisations invest?
Yes. Businesses, clubs and societies can invest by nominating one person to hold the shares. Unincorporated groups must name one individual as the shareholder.
More questions?
You can read our full FAQs in our Share Offer document or reach out to us at [email protected] or on Instagram
This is your chance to be part of something radically queer, proudly community-owned, and deliciously spirited.
Back us. Join us. Own Queer Spirits with us.
Funding method
All or nothing – this project will only receive pledges if it reaches its target of £100,000 by 28th July 2025 at 12:00am