Lancashire LGBT
About us
Founded in 2009, we are the pan-Lancashire charity supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Trans and Q (Questioning or ‘Queer’) people (LGBTQ+).
Our Mission is to support LGBTQ+ people in Lancashire to be happier, healthier and better connected. We support all those who are aged 18 and above.
Our Vision is that all LGBTQ+ people in Lancashire can be safe and feel a sense of pride and belonging.
OUR VALUES:
We are inclusive (of all LGBTQ+ people, their families, carers and allies)
We support (LGBTQ+ people, their families, carers and allies to be their authentic selves)
We engage (with organisations to promote and support LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion)
We educate and inform (to promote LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion)
Our work includes the following activities:
- Information service
- One-to-one support from a dedicated support worker
- Counselling service
- Peer Support groups
- Activity groups
- Workshops promoting well-being and improving mental health
We also run our Quality Mark ‘kite mark’ scheme which invites organisations to undertake an audit to measure how LGBTQ+ inclusive they are as service providers and as employers. This is currently under review.
We have a partnership with Leeds and York Partnership NHS Trust Gender Identity Service, hosting their Gender Outreach Workers who give support to people on the waiting list or who are already on the care pathway. They work out of our offices in Preston as part of our team.
We deliver training and are block-booked on an annual basis by Lancashire County Council, Lancaster University Medical School, local Health Trusts and Lancashire Constabulary. We also deliver training to local businesses, GP surgeries, other local charities.
