LGBTQIA+

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.

Online
Shared Topic Areas
People/communities experiencing racial inequalities
Equalities
Health and Wellbeing
Leadership
Learning, Skills and Employment
LGBTQIA+
Other

Manchester Village Pride – Parade application

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Manchester Village Pride

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.

Topics
Arts & culture
LGBTQIA+

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

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Manchester City Council

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.

Topics
Crime and Disorder
LGBTQIA+

ACAS: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – the essentials

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: 

Online
Shared Topic Areas
People/communities experiencing racial inequalities
Equalities
Health and Wellbeing
Leadership
Learning, Skills and Employment
LGBTQIA+
Older People
Physical Disability
Poverty
Young People
Other

Make It Happen! Volunteer speed meeting with inclusive football groups

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Manchester Inclusive 11s

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.

Topics
Health and Wellbeing
LGBTQIA+

Get involved in the State of the VCSE Sector Survey

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Get involved in the State of the VCSE Sector Survey

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.

Topics
Arts & culture
People/communities experiencing racial inequalities
Capacity Building
Children and Families
Crime and Disorder
Digital
Environment
Equalities
Faith
Funding
Health and Wellbeing
Homelessness
Leadership
Learning, Skills and Employment
LGBTQIA+
Mental Health
Older People
Physical Disability
Policy and Influence
Poverty
Social enterprise
Transgender
Volunteering
Young People

Equality & Diversity UK: LGBTQ+ Book Club

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.

Online
Shared Topic Areas
Arts & culture
Equalities
Learning, Skills and Employment
LGBTQIA+
Other

LGBTQ+ Cricket Coaching Sessions

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Lancashire Cricket Foundation

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. 
 

Topics
Health and Wellbeing
LGBTQIA+
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