LGBT Foundation
@lgbtfdn.bsky.social
Where Queer Hope & Joy Flourish 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
…for 50 years and counting
#LGBTFoundation50 ✨
Support queer hope and joy 💜
lgbt.foundation/donate
…for 50 years and counting
#LGBTFoundation50 ✨
Support queer hope and joy 💜
lgbt.foundation/donate
Become a Front Desk Volunteer ✨
Our centre welcomes staff, service users, and community groups. We’re looking for volunteers to be a friendly face to everyone as they arrive, helping direct people to the resources they need. 🌈
Visit www.lgbt.foundation/vacancy/front-desk-volunteer to learn more 💗
Our centre welcomes staff, service users, and community groups. We’re looking for volunteers to be a friendly face to everyone as they arrive, helping direct people to the resources they need. 🌈
Visit www.lgbt.foundation/vacancy/front-desk-volunteer to learn more 💗
October 15, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Become a Front Desk Volunteer ✨
Our centre welcomes staff, service users, and community groups. We’re looking for volunteers to be a friendly face to everyone as they arrive, helping direct people to the resources they need. 🌈
Visit www.lgbt.foundation/vacancy/front-desk-volunteer to learn more 💗
Our centre welcomes staff, service users, and community groups. We’re looking for volunteers to be a friendly face to everyone as they arrive, helping direct people to the resources they need. 🌈
Visit www.lgbt.foundation/vacancy/front-desk-volunteer to learn more 💗
We are living through turbulent times. If you need someone to talk to, LGBT Foundation's helpline has been a trusted friend to LGBTQ+ people for 50 years.
Whenever you need to chat, we’re here for you.
Call 0345 3 30 30 30 – everyone deserves someone to listen.
lgbt.foundation/help/
Whenever you need to chat, we’re here for you.
Call 0345 3 30 30 30 – everyone deserves someone to listen.
lgbt.foundation/help/
October 2, 2025 at 4:06 PM
We are living through turbulent times. If you need someone to talk to, LGBT Foundation's helpline has been a trusted friend to LGBTQ+ people for 50 years.
Whenever you need to chat, we’re here for you.
Call 0345 3 30 30 30 – everyone deserves someone to listen.
lgbt.foundation/help/
Whenever you need to chat, we’re here for you.
Call 0345 3 30 30 30 – everyone deserves someone to listen.
lgbt.foundation/help/
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Thursday 9 October, 5.30pm celebrate the 50th anniversary of LGBT Foundation
🎶🎧📚We’re creating a playlist so bring your vinyl and CDs for our DJ to spin. See collections from the Rylands and the Foundation.
Book free tickets here: https://ow.ly/qz6650X3Gfm
🎶🎧📚We’re creating a playlist so bring your vinyl and CDs for our DJ to spin. See collections from the Rylands and the Foundation.
Book free tickets here: https://ow.ly/qz6650X3Gfm
Community Playlist Live!
Celebrate LGBT Foundation's 50th anniversary, and John Rylands' exhibition of LGBTQ+ pop, by helping us build the ultimate LGBTQ+ playlist!
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September 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Thursday 9 October, 5.30pm celebrate the 50th anniversary of LGBT Foundation
🎶🎧📚We’re creating a playlist so bring your vinyl and CDs for our DJ to spin. See collections from the Rylands and the Foundation.
Book free tickets here: https://ow.ly/qz6650X3Gfm
🎶🎧📚We’re creating a playlist so bring your vinyl and CDs for our DJ to spin. See collections from the Rylands and the Foundation.
Book free tickets here: https://ow.ly/qz6650X3Gfm
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Ready to take practical action on trans & non-binary #Inclusion?
Join our #GreaterManchester training with @lgbtfdn.bsky.social to understand identities, barriers to activity and practical steps to inclusion.
📅 1 Oct in-person or 7 Oct online.
Limited space, register: forms.office.com/e/2nKfjzE9a4
Join our #GreaterManchester training with @lgbtfdn.bsky.social to understand identities, barriers to activity and practical steps to inclusion.
📅 1 Oct in-person or 7 Oct online.
Limited space, register: forms.office.com/e/2nKfjzE9a4
September 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Ready to take practical action on trans & non-binary #Inclusion?
Join our #GreaterManchester training with @lgbtfdn.bsky.social to understand identities, barriers to activity and practical steps to inclusion.
📅 1 Oct in-person or 7 Oct online.
Limited space, register: forms.office.com/e/2nKfjzE9a4
Join our #GreaterManchester training with @lgbtfdn.bsky.social to understand identities, barriers to activity and practical steps to inclusion.
📅 1 Oct in-person or 7 Oct online.
Limited space, register: forms.office.com/e/2nKfjzE9a4
Happy Bisexual Visibility Day! We hope you feel seen, celebrated and safe in your identity🩷💜💙
On #BiVisibilityDay, we celebrate bi+ identities, dispel myths and reclaim stereotypes; and we show up proudly to remind bi+ people everywhere that they are loved, and their identity is equally valid.
On #BiVisibilityDay, we celebrate bi+ identities, dispel myths and reclaim stereotypes; and we show up proudly to remind bi+ people everywhere that they are loved, and their identity is equally valid.
September 23, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Happy Bisexual Visibility Day! We hope you feel seen, celebrated and safe in your identity🩷💜💙
On #BiVisibilityDay, we celebrate bi+ identities, dispel myths and reclaim stereotypes; and we show up proudly to remind bi+ people everywhere that they are loved, and their identity is equally valid.
On #BiVisibilityDay, we celebrate bi+ identities, dispel myths and reclaim stereotypes; and we show up proudly to remind bi+ people everywhere that they are loved, and their identity is equally valid.
MAKE EVERY VIEW COUNT 🎮
Our Stream for Good challenge involves gamers, streamers and chatters in the fight for LGBTQ+ liberation.
Get involved by hosting a charity live stream for your friends, followers and fans. Head to lgbt.foundation/streamforgood for a FREE resource pack!
#StreamForGood #TTRPG
Our Stream for Good challenge involves gamers, streamers and chatters in the fight for LGBTQ+ liberation.
Get involved by hosting a charity live stream for your friends, followers and fans. Head to lgbt.foundation/streamforgood for a FREE resource pack!
#StreamForGood #TTRPG
September 3, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Trans and non-binary communities face greater barriers to being active, so we've partnered with @lgbtfdn.bsky.social to create a research-backed guide for trans inclusive sport and movement.
Join us on 25/9 to celebrate the launch and share tips on trans inclusion.
Register here: buff.ly/Lj6BPhT
Join us on 25/9 to celebrate the launch and share tips on trans inclusion.
Register here: buff.ly/Lj6BPhT
September 1, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Trans and non-binary communities face greater barriers to being active, so we've partnered with @lgbtfdn.bsky.social to create a research-backed guide for trans inclusive sport and movement.
Join us on 25/9 to celebrate the launch and share tips on trans inclusion.
Register here: buff.ly/Lj6BPhT
Join us on 25/9 to celebrate the launch and share tips on trans inclusion.
Register here: buff.ly/Lj6BPhT
We had a blast at Manchester Pride over the weekend, celebrating 50 years of queer hope and joy, and continuing the protest for LGBTQ+ safety and equality.
Did you spot us in the Parade or meet our Village Angels at the gates? 🌈🪧🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
#ManchesterPride #LGBTQ #Pride #ProgressPride #NoLGBwithouttheT
Did you spot us in the Parade or meet our Village Angels at the gates? 🌈🪧🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
#ManchesterPride #LGBTQ #Pride #ProgressPride #NoLGBwithouttheT
August 26, 2025 at 11:51 AM
We had a blast at Manchester Pride over the weekend, celebrating 50 years of queer hope and joy, and continuing the protest for LGBTQ+ safety and equality.
Did you spot us in the Parade or meet our Village Angels at the gates? 🌈🪧🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
#ManchesterPride #LGBTQ #Pride #ProgressPride #NoLGBwithouttheT
Did you spot us in the Parade or meet our Village Angels at the gates? 🌈🪧🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
#ManchesterPride #LGBTQ #Pride #ProgressPride #NoLGBwithouttheT
DON'T MISS OUT: Sapphic Showcase 💜
As we get Manchester Pride ready, our celebration of LGBTQ+ women is just 3 days away! Thursday 7-10pm, we're bringing a vibrant night of sapphic talent online 💥 LIVE on Insta (@lgbtfdn)!
Our 50th anniversary activities are proudly supported by Barefoot Wine! 🌈
As we get Manchester Pride ready, our celebration of LGBTQ+ women is just 3 days away! Thursday 7-10pm, we're bringing a vibrant night of sapphic talent online 💥 LIVE on Insta (@lgbtfdn)!
Our 50th anniversary activities are proudly supported by Barefoot Wine! 🌈
August 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
DON'T MISS OUT: Sapphic Showcase 💜
As we get Manchester Pride ready, our celebration of LGBTQ+ women is just 3 days away! Thursday 7-10pm, we're bringing a vibrant night of sapphic talent online 💥 LIVE on Insta (@lgbtfdn)!
Our 50th anniversary activities are proudly supported by Barefoot Wine! 🌈
As we get Manchester Pride ready, our celebration of LGBTQ+ women is just 3 days away! Thursday 7-10pm, we're bringing a vibrant night of sapphic talent online 💥 LIVE on Insta (@lgbtfdn)!
Our 50th anniversary activities are proudly supported by Barefoot Wine! 🌈
What's On in August at LGBT Foundation 🐝🌈🙌
We’ve got tons of great events lined up to celebrate Manchester Pride with you!
This month, we’re spreading even more queer hope and joy around Manchester, Liverpool, and online: lgbt.foundation/events/
We’ve got tons of great events lined up to celebrate Manchester Pride with you!
This month, we’re spreading even more queer hope and joy around Manchester, Liverpool, and online: lgbt.foundation/events/
August 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM
What's On in August at LGBT Foundation 🐝🌈🙌
We’ve got tons of great events lined up to celebrate Manchester Pride with you!
This month, we’re spreading even more queer hope and joy around Manchester, Liverpool, and online: lgbt.foundation/events/
We’ve got tons of great events lined up to celebrate Manchester Pride with you!
This month, we’re spreading even more queer hope and joy around Manchester, Liverpool, and online: lgbt.foundation/events/
Volunteer with us at Manchester Pride 🌈❤️🐝
We’ve got an exciting opportunity for volunteers to join the Village Angels Welcome Team this year! Find out more at www.lgbt.foundation/vacancy/pride-volunteer/ or take part in one of the information sessions we've posted at www.lgbt.foundation/events 💜
We’ve got an exciting opportunity for volunteers to join the Village Angels Welcome Team this year! Find out more at www.lgbt.foundation/vacancy/pride-volunteer/ or take part in one of the information sessions we've posted at www.lgbt.foundation/events 💜
July 28, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Volunteer with us at Manchester Pride 🌈❤️🐝
We’ve got an exciting opportunity for volunteers to join the Village Angels Welcome Team this year! Find out more at www.lgbt.foundation/vacancy/pride-volunteer/ or take part in one of the information sessions we've posted at www.lgbt.foundation/events 💜
We’ve got an exciting opportunity for volunteers to join the Village Angels Welcome Team this year! Find out more at www.lgbt.foundation/vacancy/pride-volunteer/ or take part in one of the information sessions we've posted at www.lgbt.foundation/events 💜
The Rainbow Arts Trail celebrates LGBTQ+ artists across Manchester! 🌈💗
All summer long, our Rainbow Arts Trail platforms LGBTQ+ artists across Manchester, amplifying marginalised voices in public spaces and showing the world that LGBTQ+ people are not going anywhere.
#LGBTFoundation50 #LGBTQ
All summer long, our Rainbow Arts Trail platforms LGBTQ+ artists across Manchester, amplifying marginalised voices in public spaces and showing the world that LGBTQ+ people are not going anywhere.
#LGBTFoundation50 #LGBTQ
July 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The Rainbow Arts Trail celebrates LGBTQ+ artists across Manchester! 🌈💗
All summer long, our Rainbow Arts Trail platforms LGBTQ+ artists across Manchester, amplifying marginalised voices in public spaces and showing the world that LGBTQ+ people are not going anywhere.
#LGBTFoundation50 #LGBTQ
All summer long, our Rainbow Arts Trail platforms LGBTQ+ artists across Manchester, amplifying marginalised voices in public spaces and showing the world that LGBTQ+ people are not going anywhere.
#LGBTFoundation50 #LGBTQ
📃 A joint statement from LGBT Foundation, London Friend, Switchboard LGBT+ Support Line and Stonewall
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July 18, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Game on!
MAKE EVERY VIEW COUNT 🎮
Our Stream for Good challenge involves gamers, streamers and chatters in the fight for LGBTQ+ liberation.
Get involved by hosting a charity live stream for your friends, followers and fans. Head to lgbt.foundation/streamforgood for a FREE resource pack!
#StreamForGood #TTRPG
Our Stream for Good challenge involves gamers, streamers and chatters in the fight for LGBTQ+ liberation.
Get involved by hosting a charity live stream for your friends, followers and fans. Head to lgbt.foundation/streamforgood for a FREE resource pack!
#StreamForGood #TTRPG
July 15, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Game on!
👀 We've got nearly 5,000 followers having only joined @bsky.app a few months ago. Thank you for joining us!
#lgbtq #lgbt #charity #advocacy #wellbeing #gayrights #transrights #queerhope #lgbtfoundation50
#lgbtq #lgbt #charity #advocacy #wellbeing #gayrights #transrights #queerhope #lgbtfoundation50
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June 30, 2025 at 7:40 PM
👀 We've got nearly 5,000 followers having only joined @bsky.app a few months ago. Thank you for joining us!
#lgbtq #lgbt #charity #advocacy #wellbeing #gayrights #transrights #queerhope #lgbtfoundation50
#lgbtq #lgbt #charity #advocacy #wellbeing #gayrights #transrights #queerhope #lgbtfoundation50
The deadline is tomorrow 📢
Refuse to be invisible! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Now is the time to make our voices heard, sharing our experiences in the EHRC Consultation which affects LGBTQ+ people.
We've created a handy guide to help plan your response, get started now and share this post.
www.lgbt.foundation/EHRC
Now is the time to make our voices heard, sharing our experiences in the EHRC Consultation which affects LGBTQ+ people.
We've created a handy guide to help plan your response, get started now and share this post.
www.lgbt.foundation/EHRC
June 29, 2025 at 10:57 AM
The deadline is tomorrow 📢
🏆 We are beyond thrilled to have been awarded Charity of the Year at the Rainbow Honours 2025!
To receive this recognition during our 50th year is just incredible.
Now, and every day, we celebrate queer hope & joy! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🥳
#RainbowHonours2025 #RH2025 #LGBTFoundation50
To receive this recognition during our 50th year is just incredible.
Now, and every day, we celebrate queer hope & joy! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🥳
#RainbowHonours2025 #RH2025 #LGBTFoundation50
June 27, 2025 at 10:04 PM
🏆 We are beyond thrilled to have been awarded Charity of the Year at the Rainbow Honours 2025!
To receive this recognition during our 50th year is just incredible.
Now, and every day, we celebrate queer hope & joy! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🥳
#RainbowHonours2025 #RH2025 #LGBTFoundation50
To receive this recognition during our 50th year is just incredible.
Now, and every day, we celebrate queer hope & joy! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🥳
#RainbowHonours2025 #RH2025 #LGBTFoundation50
MAKE EVERY VIEW COUNT 🎮
Our Stream for Good challenge involves gamers, streamers and chatters in the fight for LGBTQ+ liberation.
Get involved by hosting a charity live stream for your friends, followers and fans. Head to lgbt.foundation/streamforgood for a FREE resource pack!
#StreamForGood #TTRPG
Our Stream for Good challenge involves gamers, streamers and chatters in the fight for LGBTQ+ liberation.
Get involved by hosting a charity live stream for your friends, followers and fans. Head to lgbt.foundation/streamforgood for a FREE resource pack!
#StreamForGood #TTRPG
June 26, 2025 at 12:13 PM
MAKE EVERY VIEW COUNT 🎮
Our Stream for Good challenge involves gamers, streamers and chatters in the fight for LGBTQ+ liberation.
Get involved by hosting a charity live stream for your friends, followers and fans. Head to lgbt.foundation/streamforgood for a FREE resource pack!
#StreamForGood #TTRPG
Our Stream for Good challenge involves gamers, streamers and chatters in the fight for LGBTQ+ liberation.
Get involved by hosting a charity live stream for your friends, followers and fans. Head to lgbt.foundation/streamforgood for a FREE resource pack!
#StreamForGood #TTRPG
Our stories deserve to be heard 📣💥
For too long, our stories, identities, and experiences have been ignored and misunderstood. Now, we're reclaiming our narratives and sharing what it's really like to be a woman. 🙌
We need your help to protect our rights: www.lgbt.foundation/EHRC 🔥
For too long, our stories, identities, and experiences have been ignored and misunderstood. Now, we're reclaiming our narratives and sharing what it's really like to be a woman. 🙌
We need your help to protect our rights: www.lgbt.foundation/EHRC 🔥
June 26, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Our stories deserve to be heard 📣💥
For too long, our stories, identities, and experiences have been ignored and misunderstood. Now, we're reclaiming our narratives and sharing what it's really like to be a woman. 🙌
We need your help to protect our rights: www.lgbt.foundation/EHRC 🔥
For too long, our stories, identities, and experiences have been ignored and misunderstood. Now, we're reclaiming our narratives and sharing what it's really like to be a woman. 🙌
We need your help to protect our rights: www.lgbt.foundation/EHRC 🔥
EVERYTHING we do is designed to spread hope and joy ❤️
We're dedicated to providing space for everyone to grow, thrive, and live their most authentic life. Sisterhood is all about lifting each other up, supporting dreams, and fighting for our futures:
lgbt.foundation/thisiswhatawomanlookslike
We're dedicated to providing space for everyone to grow, thrive, and live their most authentic life. Sisterhood is all about lifting each other up, supporting dreams, and fighting for our futures:
lgbt.foundation/thisiswhatawomanlookslike
June 24, 2025 at 9:04 AM
EVERYTHING we do is designed to spread hope and joy ❤️
We're dedicated to providing space for everyone to grow, thrive, and live their most authentic life. Sisterhood is all about lifting each other up, supporting dreams, and fighting for our futures:
lgbt.foundation/thisiswhatawomanlookslike
We're dedicated to providing space for everyone to grow, thrive, and live their most authentic life. Sisterhood is all about lifting each other up, supporting dreams, and fighting for our futures:
lgbt.foundation/thisiswhatawomanlookslike
Just over one week to go! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Refuse to be invisible! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Now is the time to make our voices heard, sharing our experiences in the EHRC Consultation which affects LGBTQ+ people.
We've created a handy guide to help plan your response, get started now and share this post.
www.lgbt.foundation/EHRC
Now is the time to make our voices heard, sharing our experiences in the EHRC Consultation which affects LGBTQ+ people.
We've created a handy guide to help plan your response, get started now and share this post.
www.lgbt.foundation/EHRC
June 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Just over one week to go! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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Responding to the EHRC Consultation? We've gathered tools and resources from LGBT+ organisations to support you!
Find everything you need in one place:
🔗 consortium.lgbt/2025/06/04/responding-to-ehrc-consultation-june2025/
Find everything you need in one place:
🔗 consortium.lgbt/2025/06/04/responding-to-ehrc-consultation-june2025/
June 11, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Responding to the EHRC Consultation? We've gathered tools and resources from LGBT+ organisations to support you!
Find everything you need in one place:
🔗 consortium.lgbt/2025/06/04/responding-to-ehrc-consultation-june2025/
Find everything you need in one place:
🔗 consortium.lgbt/2025/06/04/responding-to-ehrc-consultation-june2025/
It’s #AgeWithoutLimits Day today! Together we commit to a future without ageism—where communities, like our #PrideinAgeing group can experience joy, connection and support as they get older.
We are working in partnership to develop the UK’s first LGBTQ+ Extra Care Housing in Whalley Range.
We are working in partnership to develop the UK’s first LGBTQ+ Extra Care Housing in Whalley Range.
June 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM
It’s #AgeWithoutLimits Day today! Together we commit to a future without ageism—where communities, like our #PrideinAgeing group can experience joy, connection and support as they get older.
We are working in partnership to develop the UK’s first LGBTQ+ Extra Care Housing in Whalley Range.
We are working in partnership to develop the UK’s first LGBTQ+ Extra Care Housing in Whalley Range.
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Refuse to be invisible! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Now is the time to make our voices heard, sharing our experiences in the EHRC Consultation which affects LGBTQ+ people.
We've created a handy guide to help plan your response, get started now and share this post.
www.lgbt.foundation/EHRC
Now is the time to make our voices heard, sharing our experiences in the EHRC Consultation which affects LGBTQ+ people.
We've created a handy guide to help plan your response, get started now and share this post.
www.lgbt.foundation/EHRC
June 3, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Refuse to be invisible! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Now is the time to make our voices heard, sharing our experiences in the EHRC Consultation which affects LGBTQ+ people.
We've created a handy guide to help plan your response, get started now and share this post.
www.lgbt.foundation/EHRC
Now is the time to make our voices heard, sharing our experiences in the EHRC Consultation which affects LGBTQ+ people.
We've created a handy guide to help plan your response, get started now and share this post.
www.lgbt.foundation/EHRC
We've fought too long for women to be defined solely by their bodies. 🔥
Women are not a monolith, and our existence can't be defined through a hateful, narrow lens. Womanhood looks different for us all, and we all deserve a safe space to share our experiences, perspectives, and identities. ✨
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Women are not a monolith, and our existence can't be defined through a hateful, narrow lens. Womanhood looks different for us all, and we all deserve a safe space to share our experiences, perspectives, and identities. ✨
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June 5, 2025 at 9:27 PM
We've fought too long for women to be defined solely by their bodies. 🔥
Women are not a monolith, and our existence can't be defined through a hateful, narrow lens. Womanhood looks different for us all, and we all deserve a safe space to share our experiences, perspectives, and identities. ✨
(1/2)
Women are not a monolith, and our existence can't be defined through a hateful, narrow lens. Womanhood looks different for us all, and we all deserve a safe space to share our experiences, perspectives, and identities. ✨
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