On Saturday 21 August 2010, the Lesbian & Gay Foundation is hosting a meeting at their offices on Princess Street in Manchester aimed at bringing together lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGB&T) voluntary and community groups, members of LGB&T networks, LGB&T community activists, members of LGB&T staff networks and individuals who act on behalf of LGB&T people from across the North West.
The focus of the day is to look at and discuss the current and emerging issues affecting the LGB&T community, to review and encourage individuals to use the research published by the North West Development Agency around ‘Improving the knowledge base on the LGB&T community in the region’, to look at key funding opportunities for groups, to provide information on current projects and initiatives that you can get involved in, as well as providing a great opportunity to meet other people who are working to embed equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans individuals across the region and beyond and to challenge and eliminate homophobia, biphobia and transphobia.
The day will begin at 10:30 and finish at 17:00, followed by an opportunity to network informally. Refreshments will be available from 10:00am and lunch will be provided.
This day will provide the foundation to look at addressing issues collaboratively as a LGB&T sector in these changing times and looking at how we can work together, as well as providing you with an opportunity to share ideas with others, learn from others and identify what support is available to you and talk about what support you need moving forward.
The meeting will include presentations from Evelyn Asante-Mensah – Head of Equality and Diversity at the North West Development Agency, Paul Martin – Chief Executive at the Lesbian & Gay Foundation, Sharon Jones – Policy and Partnerships Officer at the Big Lottery and representatives from groups and organisations; showcasing some of the fantastic work happening across the region.
Travel bursaries are available to individuals from voluntary and community organisations.
A full agenda will be distributed over the coming weeks, however mark the date in your diary and we look forward to seeing you there.
If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact myself, Darren Knight, Development Manager at The Lesbian & Gay Foundation on 0161 235 8035 or email darren.knight@lgf.org.uk.
Kind regards,
Darren.
Darren Knight
Development Manager
Tel: 0161 235 8009
Mob: 07500 929 542
Email: darren.knight@lgf.org.uk
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