Manchester City Council is undertaking market engagement to inform the future commissioning of a specialist Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) safe accommodation and support service for individuals within the LGBTQ+ community.
Greater Manchester Combined Authority is seeking to provide contract funding for the facilitation of three Greater Manchester Equality Panels:
Join Shoosmiths for the first webinar in their #Masterclass series for 2026: #Masterclass | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
The session will cover :
When recruiting and managing people employers must consider equality and fairness at all stages of employment. People at work are protected by equality law.
We will explore the law around discrimination and look at practical steps for employers and managers to take when creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Employers who prioritise good practice around equality, diversity, and inclusion can:
Do you want to see more LGBTQ+ inclusive football happening in Manchester? Come to Bridge 5 Mill on 28th February to meet inclusive football teams and organisations from across the city and find out how you can get involved and volunteer with them on or off the pitch.
At this event, you can find out about volunteering opportunities with local grassroots LGBTQ+ inclusive football organisations The AF League, Ball Together Now, Inclusive 11s, Partisan Football, and Union Manchester FC. Then, stick around for a free film screening and food and drinks.
Why taking part matters
The State of the VCSE Sector research is a major piece of work mapping the size, scope, diversity, and impact of voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations across Greater Manchester.
Your contribution helps ensure the activities, needs, challenges, and strengths of organisations like yours are fully represented. The stronger the evidence, the stronger our shared voice when advocating for funding, resources, and recognition.
Equality and Diversity UK run free online book clubs throughout the year, bringing people together to explore literature that deepens understanding, sparks conversation, and supports meaningful change.
All sessions are held on Zoom and are open to anyone interested in learning, reflection, and inclusion.
Lancashire Cricket Foundation have organised a series of cricket taster events for the LGBTQ+ community.
The sessions are open to anyone (18 years and above) from the LGBTQ+ community or allies who are interested in cricket regardless of ability or experience level.
The session are taking place on 7th, 14th and 21st January 2026, 6pm - 8pm at Abraham Moss Leisure Centre, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 5UF.
Aim: Support the freelance creatives who made Manchester Pride 2025 unforgettable but were left unpaid.
Manchester Pride 2025 was a celebration of LGBTQ+ creative expression, protest, and love — but behind every magic moment were hundreds of creative freelancers who made it happen.
Now, those same creatives are facing real hardship.
The Greater Manchester voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) Leadership Group are saddened and shocked to learn of the collapse of Manchester Pride, which not only affects the LGBT+ community but also the wider VCFSE sector.