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LGBT Foundation @lgbtfdn.bsky.social · 6d

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/

Image: Two Black women holding hands in Manchester

Text: We're here if you need us
Call our free helpline
0345 3 30 30 30
www.lgbt.foundation

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John Rylands Research Institute and Library @thejohnrylands.bsky.social · 9d

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

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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Greater Manchester Moving @gmmoving.co.uk · 14d

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

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LGBT Foundation @lgbtfdn.bsky.social · 15d

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.

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LGBT Foundation @lgbtfdn.bsky.social · Sep 3

LGBT Foundation @lgbtfdn.bsky.social · Jun 26

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

Game. Stream. Impact

Fundraise with LGBT Foundation and make every view count!

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Greater Manchester Moving @gmmoving.co.uk · Sep 1

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

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LGBT Foundation @lgbtfdn.bsky.social · Aug 26

We'll share with our Liverpool team! 🤩

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LGBT Foundation @lgbtfdn.bsky.social · Aug 26

We're so glad you spotted them! They're up across the UK: LGBT.foundation/thisiswhatawomanlookslike 🏳️‍🌈💓🏳️‍⚧️

This is What a Woman Looks Like – LGBT Foundation

A national charity with LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

LGBT.foundation

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LGBT Foundation @lgbtfdn.bsky.social · Aug 26

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

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LGBT Foundation @lgbtfdn.bsky.social · Aug 18

From headliners Run Remedy and Lesbian Boyband Choir to poetry, comedy, music, and more – expect inspiring performances from local queer artists. 🙌

Mark your calendars - this is one you will not want to miss 🎶

#ManchesterEvents #SapphicPride #ManchesterPride #Pride2025 #LGBTFoundation50

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LGBT Foundation @lgbtfdn.bsky.social · Aug 18

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! 🌈

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LGBT Foundation @lgbtfdn.bsky.social · Aug 5

Sorry, our support is currently limited to the UK.

We recommend contacting:
Rainbow Railroad
Rainbow Migration
Migrant Help

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LGBT Foundation @lgbtfdn.bsky.social · Aug 4

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/

Whats on - August 2025

Mon 11th - Tales of the city book club
Tues 12th - Hate Crime awareness training
Thurs 21st - Sapphic Showcase
Fri 22nd - Pride wellbeing walk
Fri 22nd - Liverpool Pride in Ageing
Plus volunteer with us at Manchester Pride from 22nd to 24th August

Whats on - our regulars

Every tuesday - Recovery group
Every wednesday - Life Admin support service
Every thursday - lgbt smart recovery group
Every thursday - Liverpool lgbtq+ wellbeing group

Monthly
first saturday - community cafe
last wednesday - chemsex support
Last thursday - housing drop in
last friday - sober social

lgbt.foundation/events

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LGBT Foundation @lgbtfdn.bsky.social · Jul 28

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 💜

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QR code for LGBT Foundation volunteer vacancy

Questions? Join our information sessions: www.lgbt.foundation/events

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LGBT Foundation @lgbtfdn.bsky.social · Jul 22

Curated by LGBT Foundation and spread across Manchester Piccadilly, Kampus, the Iconic Gay Village and more, this free public art trail celebrates the power of LGBTQ+ voices and the positive impact of queer hope and joy dotted across Manchester! 🐝

Queer Hope and joy sign pictured at Kampus in Manchester, providing QR code for the arts trail map, and barefoot wine and heritage fund logos

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LGBT Foundation @lgbtfdn.bsky.social · Jul 22

All summer, our Rainbow Arts Trail platforms LGBTQ+ artists across Manchester, showing the world that LGBTQ+ people are not going anywhere. Queer visibility, joy and progress matters more than ever in 2025.

Transphobia rots your brain artwork featuring a zombie

Artwork - a photograph of a person with black wings against corrugated steel

Cartoon style artwork of a woman kissing a woman

Photograph of two people, one lay on the other

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LGBT Foundation @lgbtfdn.bsky.social · Jul 22

Visit www.lgbt.foundation/50years/rainbow-trail/ to follow the path or explore online through our NEW interactive map or our partnership with Google Arts & Culture! ✨

Rainbow Arts Trail – LGBT Foundation

A national charity with LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

www.lgbt.foundation

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LGBT Foundation @lgbtfdn.bsky.social · Jul 22

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

Photograph of three people having drinks in front of Butch Revival artwork at Kampus, Manchester

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LGBT Foundation @lgbtfdn.bsky.social · Jul 18

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🔗 https://lgbt.foundation/a-joint-statement-from-lgbt-foundation-london-friend-switchboard-and-stonewall/

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LGBT Foundation @lgbtfdn.bsky.social · Jul 18

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LGBT Foundation @lgbtfdn.bsky.social · Jul 18

📃 A joint statement from LGBT Foundation, London Friend, Switchboard LGBT+ Support Line and Stonewall

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LGBT Foundation @lgbtfdn.bsky.social · Jul 15

Game on!

LGBT Foundation @lgbtfdn.bsky.social · Jun 26

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

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LGBT Foundation @lgbtfdn.bsky.social · Jul 2

That's amazing, thank you for your support 🍫💝

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LGBT Foundation @lgbtfdn.bsky.social · Jun 30

👀 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

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LGBT Foundation @lgbtfdn.bsky.social · Jun 29

The deadline is tomorrow 📢

LGBT Foundation @lgbtfdn.bsky.social · Jun 3

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

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