GM LGBTQ+ Community Newsletter
Friday, 5th May 2023Afternoon All,
Mpox Update:
A sustained reduction in mpox case numbers across England and the success of vaccination in helping to control the outbreak means the vaccination programme is no longer needed as an outbreak control measure and can now be wound down.
Vaccination has played a crucial role in protecting people and reducing case numbers. People who are eligible but have not yet received two doses of the vaccine are being encouraged to come forward and book their first dose by 16 June 2023 and be booked in for their second dose by the end of July 2023.
Mpox cases have fallen across the UK from a high of 350 per week in July 2022 to just six new cases so far from the start of 2023. Three people acquired mpox in the UK and three were returning travellers.
Everyone at highest risk from mpox is eligible for two doses of the vaccine; UKHSA data has shown that one dose of the vaccine offers 78% protection against the virus from 14 days after receiving it, and the second dose aims to provide longer term protection.
UKHSA will continue to closely monitor case numbers and will retain the ability to stand up the vaccination programme if the risk of infection rises significantly.
Read more in their news story and their social assets to encourage mpox vaccination are here.
Eurovision:
Visitors from across the globe are travelling to Liverpool for one of the most exciting musical events of the year – Eurovision23.
Whether people are watching the action in Liverpool, or on the big screen in one of the many fan zones around the UK, UKHSA has teamed up with Liverpool City Council and put together some top tips to make sure people enjoy a happy and healthy Eurovision Song Contest 2023.
Read the weekly newsletter from Canal St Manchester:
https://www.canal-st.co.uk/canal-st-online-newsletter
LGBTQ+ Weekly Bulletin from Reach (Manchester Evening News)
https://e.reachplc.com/interface/external_view_email.php?RE6516714666359719zzzzz640756702c697851cf290af2a7b1f040701791e8d5d991f29869ed42bae8edd345&varId=
Forever Manchester: Funding Grants & Fundraising Across Greater Manchester.
https://email-forevermanchester.com/557N-RK1L-5BBAECC4490813D81WGZE8161DBAAEF28BCFA7/cr.aspx
Consortium LGBT+ May Newsletter
https://mailchi.mp/723d70108b49/apr23-8060701?e=4ef77ba796
Proud 2B Parents: May Newsletter
https://mailchi.mp/27f81517fc11/may-2023-monthly-email-15355993?e=c3332628fc
I Love Manchester: Events Not to Miss.
https://ilovemanchester.com/
LGBT Foundation “The Community Café”
Every Saturday, 10am – 2pm
Have a brew and a chat with other LGBTQ+ people at their sober space, located in the heart of Manchester’s Gay Village
Fairbairn House, 2nd Floor, 72 Sackville Street, Manchester M1 3NJ
www.lgbt.foundation
Manchester Pride Grant Application Form
The Manchester Pride Charity is now inviting applications from charities, grassroots organisations and LGBTQ+ good causes for a Manchester Pride Community grant. The new grants application process has been co-designed in consultation with LGBTQ+ community groups based in Manchester to ensure the process is fair and easy and serves communities’ needs. Grants from £250 – £1000 are available to support grassroots community groups and organisations. This fund is designed to support the activities of local community groups,
https://form.jotform.com/230734809193056
LGBT Foundation are currently reviewing their regular newsletters and they would like to understand what you would like from future newsletters.
They invite you to complete this very short survey, which will significantly inform the future look of their communications.
Here is the link to the survey: https://form.jotform.com/230802467951357
The Proud Trust is embarking on the creation of a toolkit for Greater Manchester schools to give clear guidance on positively supporting trans (including non-binary) young people.
The first phase of this is to understand the needs and concerns of relevant parties – young people themselves (trans or otherwise), and the adults in their lives, their parents/carers and the professionals who support them (teachers, youth workers, etc.). We have two surveys to collect this information.
- For young people (13+, trans or otherwise)
- For adults, including parents/carers, and professionals that work with children and young peopleCLICK HERE TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE SURVEYS
OutStageUs: Submissions Now Open
This ground-breaking 2023 OutStageUs programme is designed to ignite creativity by offering a tailor-made artistic journey for early to mid-career LGBTQ+ writers.
With a proud tradition of nurturing the talents of up-and-coming LGBTQ+ creators, OutStageUs provides a platform to showcase new LGBTQ+ writing and performance.
LGBTQ+ writers are invited to submit captivating scripts that delve into LGBTQ+ themes. They’re particularly eager to receive submissions from Global Majority writers, neurodiverse writers, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, to celebrate and champion diversity.
They’re in search of scripts that entertain audiences and challenge their perspectives – innovative work that explores a variety of themes within the LGBTQ+ community and brings fresh, underrepresented stories to light.
They want to captivate our audiences, evoke laughter or tears, and encourage reflection on the world we inhabit, and the challenges faced by this community.
OutStageUs is about stimulating thought-provoking discussions and inspiring creativity in others.
For more info: https://www.allacrossthearts.com/post/outstageus-submissions-now-open
Carboard Citizens brings you Faun: The Lowry, 9th & 10th May
Faun explores the homelessness crisis affecting trans people in the UK and how sometimes home isn’t always easy to find. A celebration of queer community, full of heart, youth and pan pipes, it’s been created by an incredible team, headed up by Vinnie Heaven (The Nevers, HBO) and Debbie Hannan (Sound of the Underground, Royal Court). The play is a new commission, following the expansion of Cardboard Citizens’ mission to explore poverty and inequity as the systemic causes of homelessness.
The dates in Salford brings them towards the end of our UK tour and audiences across the country have been loving the show. You can watch some audience responses to the play here. Tickets are available to book via the Lowry website.
As with all their work they have £1 tickets available for people affected by homelessness, poverty or inequity. Please contact their Head of Engagement, Jessie Wyld for more information on this offer.
They hope you are able to see Faun while they visit Salford, as always you can stay in touch with Citz by joining their mailing list or following their social channels, search for the handle @CardboardCitz.
Pro-Manchester: Life, Children and Additional Needs
Date: Tuesday 16th May 2023
Time: 12:00pm – 01:30pm
Location: Gateley, Ship Canal House, 98 King Street, M2 4WU
Cost: £20 – non members / Free – members
Coping with the challenges of bringing up a child or children whilst also working, as well as juggling day to day life can be difficult. But what happens if one of your children, or someone you know and love is diagnosed with either a physical disability or a neurodiverse condition?
At this event you’ll hear from a wide range of panellists who will speak openly about their personal stories and discuss the challenges they have faced along the way. We will share ideas and insights into the coping mechanisms, processes and strategies which have helped our panellists, as well as the practical issues which have been navigated by them, such as choice and location of schools, living arrangements, supporting charities and more.
We hope that sharing lived experiences in this way will be inspiring and thought provoking, and that we can educate each other to support those around us as and when they need it. Sometimes it’s hard to know what to say, and we want to try and break down those barriers. This is set to be a very powerful and thought provoking, interactive event. https://www.pro-manchester.co.uk/event/life-children-and-additional-needs/
Pride in Leadership is a UK-wide network of over 1,000 LGBTQ+ business leaders and allies from across all sectors, shapes and sizes of organisation – www.prideinleadership.co.uk
Join their first ever London event on 16 May, Trowers & Hamlins LLP, London EC1
Make your Queer Voice Heard at Work
Sam Malone, a spoken voice expert, will explore how our queerness impacts our voice, expression, and career. This exciting workshop will teach you how your corporate voice is serving you and how to advance your career using your voice.
Details and registration are here
Pride in Your Uniformed Community: Careers Event.
Join us to support IDAHOBIT
(International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex-phobia & Transphobia)
TOGETHER ALWAYS, UNITED IN DIVERSITY
Come along, try out for your new career
Fancy a new challenge?
Looking for a new role where you can make a difference to people?
There are so many varied roles across all our emergency services.
This event will give you the chance to find out more about the career opportunities available.
Try out specialist equipment for the roles available with GMP GMFRS NWAS HMPPS RAF The Army,
- Greater Manchester Police
- Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service
- North West Ambulance Service
- The Prison Service
- Royal Air Force
- The Army
Supported by LGBT Foundation & St Johns Ambulance Service with their Save a Life Training Programme, Manchester City Council & Friends of Sackville Gardens.
We all want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we serve so we want applications from people across the LGBTQ+
community.
Sackville Gardens, Manchester Gay Village, 17th May 12pm – 8pm
Pride in Trafford ’23: Wed 17 – Sat 20 May ‘23
An exploration and celebration of identity and LGBTQ+ life in Trafford.
Celebrate LGBTQ+ arts at Waterside this May, as we present another fabulous line up for Pride in Trafford. From comedy and cabaret, to theatre, dance and circus, plus a celebratory family day on the Plaza and an exciting closing party hosted by our neighbours Mano a Bocca pizzeria. There is plenty for everyone to enjoy!
The programme kicks off on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia where we will raise the progress flag and enjoy speeches from the Leader and Chief Executive of Trafford Council.
Throughout the four days there will be theatre from emerging artist Sam Danson exploring an authentic Bisexual experience in BI-TOPIA and a dark-humoured coming-of-age story Jesus, Jane, Mother & Me; a unique performance on Chinese poles exploring love, drugs and Islam in The Chosen Haram; as well as brilliant comedy from the acclaimed Stephen Bailey in our Laugh Riot stand up night, joined by Rosie Wilby, Marie Goulbourne and MC Jonathan Mayor.
There’ll be lots of entertainment for the whole family on the Saturday in our Pride on the Plaza – with free activities throughout the afternoon as well as contemporary circus performances from High Tea (with a Twist) and a Closing Party at partner venue Mano a Bocca including comedy, cabaret, pizza, raffle and disco hosted by the infamous Belinda Scandal.
“the programme is a real celebratory, meaningful and contemporary representation of LGBTQ+ culture and our community today. Our closing day promises a family-friendly and joyful coming together for all ages with outdoor art, free performances and mouthwatering pizza. What is there not to love?!” Darren Adams, Producer for Pride in Trafford
BI-TOPIA: A candid exploration of an authentic Bisexual experience, By Sam Danson
Waterside Arts Sale. Wednesday 17th – 20th May
https://watersidearts.org/whats-on/3327-bi-topia/
Pride in Trafford: Closing Party – Sat 20th May Pride Cabaret Night
Mano a Bocca – 7pm till Midnight, Dinner, Cabaret & Disco
Hosted by the fabulous Belinda Scandal Advance tickets £55, Includes Prosecco on arrival.
Raising Funds for LGBT Foundation
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/577542644597
George House Trust Drag Ball 2023:
Thursday 25th May 2023 from 6.30pm until 11pm at The Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, Manchester.
The George House Trust Drag Ball returns for 2023, bigger, bolder and brasher than ever before.
They’re delighted to invite you to join us for a drag extravanganza, in the way that only Manchester can deliver.
Co-hosted by their fabulous ambassadors Misty Chance and Anna Phylactic, they also have an amazing array of Manchester’s top drag performers confirmed, with Chichi Monroe, Donna Trump, Annabelle Lecter, Beverly Tight Lipps, Coco Pop, Missie Jay, Verry Cherry, Marie La Rae, Wolfy, Haus of Lasair, The Vicar’s Daughter and performers from Cruz 101 Manchester, Glitter Palace and Filthy Gorgeous all set to grace the stage on the night.
Join Them: Tickets are on sale NOW priced at £75 each. Or, why not get your friends together and buy a table for 10 people for £700. You will get a welcome drink, delicious food and an evening crammed full of amazing entertainment by some of Manchester’s finest drag performers.
All proceeds from the 2023 Drag Ball will support people living with HIV and help build a world where HIV holds no one back.
If you have any questions before you book, please contact [email protected]
Greater Sport, in partnership with 10GM, are excited to launch a brand-new piece of research around volunteering in sport, physical activity and movement. If this sounds like something you’d be excited to learn more about, have an opportunity to share your views, and get involved in helping shape the next steps of the work, we invite you to read the research report (with the key recommendations on pages 32-36), before joining the inaugural GM Moving Volunteering Community of Practice on the morning of Thursday 25thMay.
Pride Classical Live: Manchester 2nd June Blackpool 3rd June
The soundtrack to 50 years of love, hope and celebration, Pride Classical fuses anthemic melodies with irresistible rhythms and evocative lyrics. Songs by disco stars, divas and drag queens mark the moments in which we’ve fallen in love, declared our love and learned our love is possible.
Now through new orchestral arrangements, same-sex duets and medleys juxtaposing eulogy and euphoria, this concert celebrates everyone who shares our love, and our pride.
Celebrating the LGBTQ+ Community
At the heart of the concert is a brand-new Pride Anthem, conceived and composed by local community members and performed by the full orchestra to celebrate what Pride means today.
More info and tickets: www.prideclassical.com
Lesbian theatre show: 30 and Out – 7th and 8th June, 53Two
Coming to Manchester as part of a national tour is this filthy, funny exploration of LGBTQ+ identity and coming out. When Kit turns 30, she leaves her boyfriend and the closet and blows up her life. Join her as she figures out who she is in a whirlwind of drugs, clubs and heartbreak. Woven into the show are excerpts of interviews with lesbians of all ages across the UK, showcasing the diversity of the community and using the label ‘lesbian’ to celebrate, uplift and include!
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/30-and-out-tickets-559526748567
HOME MCR: Drag Addict Tues 18 July – Sat 12 Aug
Tickets are now available for Drag Addict a spleen different new musical full of high stakes, high emotions and even higher heels!
With choreography by former Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips, and high energy bangers and catchy tunes by Matt Caine and David Andrew Wilson, this new musical takes to the HOME stage this summer.
It’s summer in Manchester. It’s raining (obviously) and on Canal Street storm clouds of another sort are gathering – Club Fierce is under threat. But Dolly Ravage – godmother of the Gay Village – isn’t going down without a fight. Can she recruit six queens to slay the runway and reinvent the club as the all-new House of Ferocity in time to save it from property developers? Or will the arrival of the mysterious Bobby Carter from America – hiding a secret that could change everything – derail her battle to save the soul of the scene?
Drag Addict combines musical theatre, pop music and drag and creates one fierce, funny, uplifting and heart-warming show!
https://homemcr.org/production/drag-addict/?dm_i=6OM7,QFVF,21F6WF,3A69O,1
Gaydio Academy ‘Culture Hub’
The Gaydio Academy is looking for venues, festivals, organisations, shops, museums/gallery’s that really make up a part of Manchester culture. They are looking to bring along their participants to film your location to create content which will then be produced into a 1-minute video with it containing lots of 4/5 seconds of snap recordings throughout the visit. This will then be produced and narrated to promote what you are trying to offer, then set on the Academy’s socials pages and website and possibly used for the Gaydio Evenings shows and website.
This is completely free as it is part of a project the Academy is running. If you would like the extra exposer, please can you email the Academy Manager, Lee Barnes, with a short intro of your organisation and he will get back to you.
His email is [email protected]
Save The Date for 2023: Greater Manchester Pride Events Taking Place
Pride in Trafford Wed 17th – Sat 20th May
Pride on the Range Sat 27th May
Salford Pink Picnic Sat 17th June
Pride in Wythenshawe Sat 24th June
Rochdale in Rainbows Sun 16th July
Sparkle Fri 7th – Sun 9th July
Tameside Pride Sat 15th July
Oldham Pride Fri 21st – Sun 23rd July
Pride in Bolton Fri 28th – Sun 30th July
Stockport Pride Sun 30th July
Levenshulme Pride Fri 11th – Sun 13th Aug
Wigan Pride Sat 12th Aug
Prestwich Pride Sat 12th – Mon 14th Aug
Manchester Pride Fri 25th – Mon 28th Aug
Didsbury Pride Sat 2nd Sept
Chorlton Pride Sat 16th Sept
Just outside Greater Manchester but only a short distance away:
Happy Valley Pride, (Hebden Bridge), will be held over the week from 24th July to 30th July 202
More GM Pride Events may be announced in the near future:
To keep up to date, Twitter: @GM_PrideNetwork
HERE-Bi is an eight-week group for young bisexual people who have experienced non-suicidal self-injury urges, thoughts, or behaviours. This group aims to boost self-esteem through weekly, 90-minute sessions. The research study will be looking at how feasible this group is.
Are you.. 16-25 years old? Identify as bisexual or as being attracted to more than one gender? Have experienced thoughts or urges to self-injure or have self-injured within the last 6 months? Able to travel to the University of Manchester once a week for eight weekly sessions of 90-minutes?
Email [email protected] for more information, or search @bisexualMH on Twitter for updates! Participants will be reimbursed for their time and participation.
LGBT+ Youth Summit 2023
Calling all LGBT+ groups in secondary schools and community LGBT+ youth groups!
Join us this Pride Month for a packed day of inspirational speakers, interactive workshops, conversation and discussion! A really wonderful opportunity to grow your community and share your experiences of what it is to be an LGBT+ young person in the UK today.
This is a really pivotal time for LGBT+ youth inclusion, and while some don’t, we absolutely see you and now we want to hear from you. Come along and tell us what is important to you. Share with us and each other what makes a successful LGBT+ group. We want to know what would you like to see happen to improve the other spaces you occupy.
What do you want for the next generation of LGBT+ young people? Help us shape the next phases of LGBT+ youth work…
Date: Monday 26 June 2023, 9.30am to 3.30pm
Place: Central Manchester
Cost: £100 per table (eight young people and one staff member, lunch is included)
A Grounding in LGBTQ+ Mental Health
Do you or any of your colleagues or friends want to know a bit more about #LGBTQ+ mental health and well-being? If so, this introductory session may be helpful! CPD certificates can of course be provided for anyone that would like one https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-grounding-in-lgbtq-mental-health-tickets-605734376827
If you have any questions at all, please do get in touch: [email protected]
Greater Manchester Combined Authority is working to tackle all forms of gender-based violence across the city-region. They recognise gender-based violence as being primarily committed by men to women. They also include harassment and violence directed at trans, genderqueer and non-binary people for not conforming to gender norms as forms of gender-based violence.
GMCA recently launched the latest phase of their gender-based violence campaign, #IsThisOK? You can view the campaign here: https://isthisokgm.co.uk
As part of the campaign, a new podcast is being created and they are looking for men to appear on the podcast. The podcast will feature different types of men in Greater Manchester discussing relevant topics as a group related to gender-based violence, such as awareness of gender-based violence in Greater Manchester, views on what can be done to tackle it. The podcast will be a friendly, welcoming environment where different types of views and experiences are respected and encouraged.
Those who are selected to take part will receive a £50 voucher of their choice, as a thank you for their time.
If you are interested in appearing in the podcast, please fill in this short survey to register your interest and someone will be in touch: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/KU34AR/
If you have any questions, or would like any more information, please email [email protected]
LGBT+ Manchester Walking Tour
Most Saturdays throughout the year, Starting at 3pm from the Alan Turing Memorial in Sackville Gardens
£10pp
Explore murals and memorials, pubs and political hangouts to discover how Manchester’s Gay Village developed, and how Manchester came to be known internationally as a gay centre. To book, or for more info email [email protected] or visit www.fmwt.co.uk
Twitter: @FreeTours_MCR
Instagram: @FreeTours_MCR
Facebook: /FreeManchesterWalkingTours
Click HERE to read our most frequently asked questions.
The Rainbow Lottery is the UK’s first weekly lottery that raises money for the LGBTQ+ community. Their hope is to make a difference to our over 100 good causes across the country, so they can carry on their vital work – which helps us all.
For more info: www.rainbowlottery.co.uk
Alternative Football
The AF League is Manchester’s inclusive football league dedicated to all women, non-binary and transgender individuals, whether you’re a complete beginner or seeking a competitive game. They do football differently. Their ethos focuses on positive mental health, inclusion and fun, friendly football.
They are committed to providing players with an inclusive, respectful and safe environment. All non-binary and transgender players are welcome at the AF League, regardless of sex assigned at birth or transition status.
Their North Manchester league is actively seeking new players, from beginner to experienced. Games are Wednesday evenings at Cheetwood Astro, 5 minutes from Victoria Station, and they can offer financial assistance for any who need it.
Contact: [email protected] or Insta @theafleague or www.afleague.co.uk
Grants Available to start a Bike Library:
Bike libraries are local hubs that will allow people to borrow a bicycle, like a book, to try out. They aim to boost access to cycles and give people a chance to give cycling a go.
Bike libraries are generally based in the heart of a community, within easy reach by foot, in places such as community centres, schools, village halls or local business premises.
Bike libraries do accept donations of bikes. If you have a bike you no longer use and would like to donate then please contact your local bike library to discuss arranging this.
For more Info: https://beeactive.tfgm.com/cycling/bike-libraries/
Job Vacancies:
Pride in Your Uniformed Community: Careers Event.
Join us to support IDAHOBIT
(International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex-phobia & Transphobia)
TOGETHER ALWAYS, UNITED IN DIVERSITY
Come along, try out for your new career
Fancy a new challenge?
Looking for a new role where you can make a difference to people?
There are so many varied roles across all our emergency services.
This event will give you the chance to find out more about the career opportunities available.
Try out specialist equipment for the roles available with GMP GMFRS NWAS HMPPS RAF The Army,
- Greater Manchester Police
- Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service
- North West Ambulance Service
- The Prison Service
- Royal Air Force
- The Army
Supported by LGBT Foundation & St Johns Ambulance Service with their Save a Life Training Programme, Manchester City Council & Friends of Sackville Gardens.
We all want our workforce to be reflective of the communities we serve so we want applications from people across the LGBTQ+
community.
Sackville Gardens, Manchester Gay Village, 17th May 12pm – 8pm
LGBT Foundation:
Find out about the latest job vacancies with the LGBT Foundation:
Grants & Contracts Manager
https://lgbt.foundation/jobs
Touchstones Rochdale / Your Trust
Vacancy for Curatorial & Community Engagement Coordinator
Deadline: 8th May 2023
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: Band 4, £25,911 – £29,411 per annum (pro-rate for part time)
If you are passionate about increasing access to cultural experiences and creativity, then this role might be for you.
This is an opportunity to work with the Touchstones Team to contribute to developing, creating and sustaining stronger relationships with local communities and schools to engage them as equal creative partners in the research, development and delivery of an ambitious programme of co-created commissions, temporary exhibitions and events both in and outside of our buildings. This includes contributing to the ongoing development and implementation of our co-creation model, spearheading a range of initiatives designed to support the health and wellbeing of local communities and promoting the practice of socially engaged art.
What they need from you
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject or professional qualification or qualified by experience
- Experience of arts programming and working on exhibitions and displays
- Experience of devising, delivering, and managing community engagement and outreach projects
- Experience of working on engagement projects with schools, community groups and individuals
- Experience of producing interpretation for non-specialist audiences
- An awareness of best practice in the field of community and socially-engaged arts
- A good understanding of current environmental and sustainability principles and good practice within the arts and heritage sector
- Excellent project management and organisation skills and the ability to co-ordinate tasks to deliver activities and events smoothly
See full job description and person specification at the link here.
Lancashire LGBT
Programme Coordinator 37.5 hrs per week
Salary £27,300
Closing date: Midnight Jun 4th 2023
Interview date June 22nd 2023 at their office in Preston
Do you have experience of managing volunteers? Experience of project management? Do you have a good understanding of the challenges and issues LGBTQ+ people experience? Are you a self-starter who is reliable, with excellent communication and administration skills? Lancashire LGBT would like to hear from you!
They are looking for a Programme Coordinator primarily to recruit, retain and manage volunteers as well as be responsible for communications and project monitoring.
This role is funded for 4 years with potential for promotion and progression in their charity.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
https://lancslgbt.org.uk/were-hiring/
This post is funded for 4 years by the National Lottery Community Fund
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If you would like to have an informal discussion about this role, please contact:
Lewis Turner, Chief Executive
Lancashire LGBT
Derby House, Lytham Rd,
Preston PR2 8JE
[email protected]
Mobile: 07788 294993
Volunteering Opportunities:
Sparkle – The National Transgender Charity:
Sparkle – The National Transgender Charity is recruiting for a new Treasurer and key volunteer positions within the charity that support the long-term sustainability of the charity.
They are also launching, and recruiting mentees for an LGBTQ+ Leadership Mentoring program; offering high-performing LGBTQ+ people the opportunity to get experience of operating at Board level, supporting delivery of the organisation’s strategy, and being mentored by a Board member. This opportunity will suit individuals looking to advance their careers in the third or private sector.
The charity is also recruiting volunteers to help run the Sparkle Weekend on 7-9th July 2023; the largest annual celebration of transgender and gender non-conforming people within the UK.
For Trustee and key volunteer roles, we will require a summary of experience, reference and a personal statement (500-1000 words or 5-8 minute video) outlining your skills and experience for the position, and what unique qualities you can bring to support the continued success of Sparkle – The National Transgender Charity.
If you are interested in volunteering for the Sparkle Weekend, please complete our Expression of Interest form. From here, our Volunteer Co-ordinator will get in touch with you.
Trustee Position l Treasurer – JD Treasurer.docx
Key Volunteer l Community Engagement Lead – JD Community Engagement Lead.docx
Key Volunteer l Festival Partnerships Lead Generator – JD Lead Generator.docx
Key Volunteer l Leadership Mentoring Program – JD Leadership Mentee.docx
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LGBT Foundation:
Are you passionate about supporting LGBT communities? Do you want to help LGBT Foundation create a fair and equal society where all lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people are able to reach their full potential? At LGBT Foundation we are happy to start recruitment again for volunteers to join our team as we continue to make a difference during the Coronavirus pandemic.
LGBT Foundation have a very simple motto – we’re here if you need us. And that applies to everyone in our beautifully diverse communities. If you’re young, we’re here for you; if you’re older, we’re here for you; if you’re a person of colour, we’re here for you; if you’re a man, a woman, or non-binary, we’re here for you; lesbian, gay, bi, trans – however you describe yourself – we’re here for you. If you need help, if you’re struggling, if you need a friendly face or reassuring voice, we are there for you if you need us. We are all family – and at LGBT Foundation, everyone is welcome.
Below you can find information on the programmes recruiting at the moment, the role profiles for the various different volunteering roles and how to apply. https://lgbt.foundation/regular-volunteering-roles
Canal St VIP Card:
Recently, several of their card holders expressed surprise about the savings available at their growing list of non-hospitality businesses and so they are kicking off 2023 with a reminder about the savings at retailers for Art, furniture, footwear, literature, specialist online services, photography, doggie goodies and so many more.
They also offer a number of more specialised services in their professional listing.
Take a moment to remind yourself of what/where you will benefit. CLICK HERE
* They are delighted to confirm that they have made their third donation to George House Trust in 2022, directly from increased sales of the card and phone covers. Need to buy or renew your card? To buy card and phone together
Gay Pride Shop & The LGBTQ+ Book Shop
The UK’s largest LGBTQ+ store in located in Afflecks in Manchester city centre and online at www.gayprideshop.co.uk. Over 7000 items in stock, with their profits shared with Manchester charities. They also cater for large corporate orders, for items such as lanyards, flags and badges, with corporate discounts available. For corporate/business orders, please contact [email protected]
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