LGBT Foundation

Website: https://lgbt.foundation/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LGBTFdn/
Twitter: https://x.com/LGBTfdn
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lgbtfdn/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/lgbtfoundation
[email protected]
Where do they work?: City-Wide, Greater Manchester, North West, UK Wide
Telephone: 0345 330 3030
Address: LGBT Foundation Fairbairn Building 2F 72 Sackville Street Manchester M1 3NJ
Registered charity number: 1070904
Company number: 1070904
Description: We’re LGBT Foundation. We are a national charity with LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate and empower our diverse communities to realise their full potential, every day.

Our services and activities are a lifeline for those in need. We offer hope and support for LGBTQ+ people on their journey to achieving their aspirations.

Our vision is a world where queer liberation creates meaningful change and a fairer society for us all.

We’re proud of the diversity and strength of our communities. We create safe spaces, amplify voices and work with our partners and allies to drive positive change.

Since 1975, we’ve been transforming the lives of LGBTQ+ people across the UK. The same spirit that fuelled our beginnings still drives us today. We are committed to championing the unique voices, experiences and cultures of LGBTQ+ people across the UK.

We know that challenges still exist, but we’re hopeful about the progress we’re making. We believe that together we can build a world where queer hope and joy flourish.
Services are available: Face to face, Online/digitally, By telephone
Services are delivered on: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Monday opening time: 9am - 9pm
Tuesday opening time: 9am - 9pm
Wednesday opening time: 9am - 9pm
Thursday opening time: 9am - 9pm
Friday opening time: 9am - 9pm
Languages available: English - telephone interpretation available for some services, please enquire if you require this.
Cash donations: Donation tins are available at our Community Centre. Alternatively, look for our pink collection tins in Gay Village venues. Visit https://lgbt.foundation/donate to donate today.

Volunteering Opportunities

Opportunity title Summary
The Big LGF Bag Pack
LGBT Foundation Pride Volunteers 2015 Manchester Pride 2015: We need you!!!
It's getting closer! Manchester Pride is being held this year FRIDAY 28th to MONDAY 31st AUGUST.
Last year was a fantastic event, and as usual our volunteers helped to make it really special. We had a huge range of events for volunteers to support, from a tea dance, to family day, a community cafe, outreach activities and of course representing LGBT Foundation in the parade.
Trustee Every day at LGBT Foundation, we’re working hard to ensure that the LGBT community receive world-class services and support. An important part of that process is making sure that the people of LGBT Foundation share that important belief. With that in mind, we are currently seeking to recruit new members to our Board of Trustees.
LGBT Foundation Pride Volunteer Various roles, both around Manchester and in our offices, assisting the LGBT Foundation at Manchester Pride
World AIDS Day Fundraising As members of the World AIDS partnership, we are looking for volunteers to support with raising funds during World AIDS Day 2017 on December 1st. As a one off fundraising volunteer you’ll be helping to raise vital funds to improve services for people living with HIV. Our services empower people to live happy and healthy lives with HIV and be free from stigma and discrimination. We also work to raise awareness about HIV and to encourage HIV testing. We are particularly looking for volunteers that can offer support between 9am and 5pm on Friday December 1st. This will involve street fundraising around Manchester City Centre, selling World AIDS Day red ribbons.
Village Angels Volunteer The main focus of the ‘Village Angels’ project is to be a positive presence in the Village, providing support, services and resources to those that need them. Our interactions are varied! Some examples of the stuff we do includes: giving out information on venues around the Village, offering basic advice on alcohol, supporting someone to report a hate crime or incident and helping someone get home. The role of a Village Angel is incredibly varied. We require volunteers that are outgoing, positive, empathetic and must be able to be flexible and productive in a changeable and sometimes challenging environment. Team work is at the centre of the ‘Village Angels’, you will need to take instructions from the team lead and show willingness to help out with your teammates.
Village Haven Volunteer Shift leads and volunteers will provide individual support to vulnerable adults in the Haven. Service users will be adults who have become vulnerable within the night time economy, and require assistance to be able to travel home safely. Our volunteers will provide individual assistance to volunteers, and where relevant, engage with third party services to ensure the service user is supported to move to a place of safety.
Helpline Volunteer We are recruiting for volunteers to join our “Direct team” and provide helpline and email support. The goal of our Foundation is to: Provide a one-stop information, advice and support service, To enable our service users to increase their awareness and knowledge in addressing their health (sexual, mental and physical) needs, Increase service user knowledge of their legal rights, Improve awareness of available support options to assist in reducing isolation and improve social networks. We are looking for volunteers who are able to commit to one shift per week for 4 hours. We provide training and ongoing support to all of our Helpline volunteers.
Helpline Volunteer The goal of the LGBT Foundation Direct service is to provide a one-stop information, advice and support service, to enable our service users to increase their awareness and knowledge in addressing their health (sexual, mental and physical) needs, increase their knowledge of their legal rights and how to utilise them appropriately and improve awareness of available support options to assist in reducing their isolation and improving their social networks.</p>
<p>Volunteers will help us deliver this though a variety of responsibilities. Volunteers are responsible for providing telephone and email support, assistance and information to the users of the helpline and helpline inboxes; maintaining professional boundaries and keeping accurate records. Volunteers will also be responsible for basic admin tasks including data entry. Volunteers will also be asked to support our helpline remotely during bank holidays.
Want to help us with Manchester Pride 2018? We believe in a fair and equal society where all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people can reach their full potential.
We are passionate about everyone being proud of who they are. Therefore, Pride is a massive event for us, and we have lots of roles available if you'd like to help with making sure it runs smoothly and everyone has a fabulous time!