At the end of February the scaffolding came down on the LGBT+ Centre to reveal the newly installed cladding – it's gold! With the cladding fitted, the Centre is a literal shining beacon for the LGBT+ community. The building is still on track to be finished by the summer and The Proud Trust are so excited for the moment they get to finally move in.
Gaddum and LGBT Foundation are looking for adult LGBTQ+ carers from a diverse range of communities and backgrounds to join a brand-new LGBT carers advisory group. Gaddum and LGBT Foundation are particularly keen to hear from you if you are a person of colour, trans, or non-binary.
Papers outlining how Manchester City Council intends to address a budget shortfall of up to £105m for 2021/22 have been published.
LGBTQ+ Online Festival of Happiness 28 October – 3 November focusing on creativity, resilience and human connection. This is a free online festival for the LGBT communities of Greater Manchester and beyond. It begins with a week of activity and ends with follow-on weekly sessions into 2021.
The Proud Trust is offering 16 young people the chance to go on an amazing skills and employment programme with us. The Proud Trust are also looking for adults who have skills to share to help them deliver the programme.
Are you LGBT+, aged 16-25, and not currently in employment, education or training?
No Going Back, Macc's latest report brings together the experiences of 22 local voluntary sector leaders who shine a light on the critical role that the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector has played during the response to the Covid-19 crisis. As well as reflecting on the lessons learned during the crisis, the leaders make the case for change going forward and highlight the unique opportunity society has to make things better in the future. Articles cover a diverse range of issues including: mental health; disability; community radio; funding; community centres; racism; sexual abuse; domestic violence; prisoners; commissioning; partnership; youth support; LGBT; and advice.
A new £350,000 grants programme to support UK based LGBT+ non-profit groups, organisations and projects most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Organisations applying must have Objects in their constitution specifically outlining their support of LGBT+ communities and/or be clear in their public facing materials (e.g. website) that their existing work proactively engages LGBT+ people or communities.
The LGBTQ+ COVID-19 Fund is funded by Comic Relief, and METRO is the lead intermediary partner distributing these funds to the sector.
The Fund will operate in every nation of the UK, and its delivery will be supported by delivery partners in each nation.
These delivery partners are:
Are you the carer or parent of an LGBT+ young person?
The Proud Trust are starting a new project called Under One Roof, which aims to support parents and carers of LGBT+ young people through a weekly online meeting.
This brand new, never done before Alternative Manchester Pride Festival promises something for everyone who plans to celebrate Pride at home in Greater Manchester and beyond this August Bank Holiday weekend.