Our Team
Who we are
Dr Lewis Turner, Chief Executive
Hi, I’m Lewis and I am the Chief Executive of Lancashire LGBT. My background is in equality and inclusion, criminal justice, education and health inequalities. I also have particular expertise in trans issues and deliver our trans training package. I was a member of the Government LGBT Advisory Panel from 2019-2021. I am proud to lead a fabulous team of staff and volunteers!
Levi Gibbs, Support Worker
Hi I’m Levi and I am the support worker at Lancashire LGBT. I’m here to help engage people with our services and offer one-to one support to the LGBTQ+ community, with an aim of improving mental health and wellbeing. I also facilitate our peer support group called Manspace. My background is in mental health support work, and I have a degree in counselling, coaching and psychological interventions, specialising in wellbeing coaching.
Didier Muller, Programme Coordinator
Hi I am Didier and I am the programme coordinator at Lancashire LGBT and my role is to manage all our volunteers, run social media, our website, and our information service. I also facilitate our support group for counsellors and group facilitators. My background is in LGBTQ+ human rights and politics research.
Gender Outreach Workers
Jenny Simpson-Hoyle
Hi, I am Jenny and I am a Gender Outreach worker. I also run the LGBTQ+ Women’s group.
Bradley Baines
Hi, I am Bradley and I am a Gender Outreach worker. I also run the Trans-Masc support group.
Trustees
Neil Darby (Chair)
Hi, I am Neil and I am the Chair of the Trustees. I am proud to be a trustee of Lancashire LGBT and to support the important work done to help LGBTQ+ people across Lancashire. Our communities are stronger for their diversity and Lancashire LGBT does excellent work to support people and organisations to promote an LGBTQ+ friendly environment.
Alex Cullingford (Treasurer)
Hi, I am Alex and I am the Treasurer for the board of Trustees. It is a privilege to be part of the board and assist with the charity’s life changing work. I have a background in Accounting and Finance, focusing on the Education Charity sector.
