LGBTQIA+

Supporting spokespeople with lived experience – a panel

Join Media Trust for a one-hour online panel on care, power and impact.

How can charities support spokespeople with lived experience to shape media conversations safely, effectively and on their own terms? And how can that work build community, solidarity and lasting change? At a time of rising hostility and backlash, it’s vital to consider whose perspectives shape the work, who makes decisions and the importance of building networks of care and support that extend beyond individual media opportunities.

What we'll explore

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Kindred House: LGBTQ+ Extra Care Housing Scheme

Could you help someone find the home and care they need in the UK’s first LGBTQIA+ Extra Care housing scheme?
You might already know that the Council, in partnership with Great Places and LGBT Foundation, are building the UK’s first LGBTQIA+ majority Extra Care housing scheme in Whalley Range.

The idea behind the Kindred House development is to provide appropriate accommodation for older LGBTQIA+ to live and enjoy their later years with dignity and respect, along with some care needs met on site – and without the worry of discrimination in later life.

LGBTQIA+ Family Health and Screening Day

Your health. Your questions. Your choice.

Be/Here are bringing parents, carers and young people together for a welcoming day of learning, conversation and creativity.

With LGBTQIA+ families and the community at the heart of the day, Be/Here will make space for questions about health, cancer screening and HPV, alongside stalls and creative activities.

What’s happening
Workshops for parents and carers: explore cancer risks, screening options and the questions or worries that can come with looking after your health.

The Proud Place, 49-51 Sidney Street, Manchester, M1 7HB
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The Ground Up Cafe @ The Proud Place is now open!

The Proud Trust are pleased to announce that the Ground Up Cafe at The Proud Place is now open to the public Monday - Saturday 9am - 4pm!

As part of the launch, there will be a series of events in the cafe across Manchester's Welcome Weeks (End of September 2026).

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.