LGBTQIA+

Computacenter skills-based volunteering opportunity

The Pride network at Computacenter, a leading independent technology and services provider, are looking to support groups that work in any way with the LGBTQIA+ community in Greater Manchester. They are offering skills-based volunteering on Friday 28th August at their offices in Salford Quays. Topics they will be able to provide support around include: 

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LGBTQ+ Hustings with Greater Manchester Mayoral Candidates

Come and hear from the Greater Manchester mayoral hopefuls on the issues that matter to LGBTQ+ voters.

Join LGBT Foundation for an important evening of conversation, community, and democratic participation, hosted by Emma Goswell.

All mayoral candidates have been invited to take part in this event, providing LGBTQ+ voters and allies with the opportunity to hear directly from those seeking to lead Greater Manchester.

The Church, 37 Chorlton Street, Manchester, M1 3HN
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Help women, girls and the LGBTQIA+ community feel safer using public transport

Join Transport for Greater Manchester’s (TfGM) paid focus group and share your experiences of using the Bee Network. Calico is working together with TfGM to develop a virtual reality (VR) training tool aimed at helping address gendered violence on public transport.

Calico is inviting women, girls and the LGBTQIA+ community aged 18+ to take part in focus groups to share their experiences using the Bee Network. Apply to take part and if you’re chosen, you’ll receive £50 for your travel and time.

Equality & Diversity UK: Courageous Conversations LGBTQIA+

Using Channel 4's Tip Toe as a catalyst for discussion, Equality & Diversity UK will explore how prejudice, discrimination, misinformation and fear impact LGBTQIA+ people. The session will create space for reflection, learning and allyship.

Join us for an engaging and transformative evening of open dialogue.

In a safe and inclusive virtual space, we invite participants to share their experiences, perspectives, and insights on various topics related to race relations and social justice.

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Manchester Village Pride – Parade application

Manchester Village Pride is a simple idea: Pride belongs to the people. Following the collapse of the previous organiser in late 2025, there was a real risk that our city's cornerstone celebration would disappear, and the Parade – something that our city has seen annually for the last 40+ years – hung in the balance. But Manchester doesn’t do "giving up."

Business owners, residents, and activists from the Gay Village came together to form Manchester Village Pride CIC.

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

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.