Lesbian & Gay Foundation

The Lesbian & Gay Foundation (LGF) is a charity based in Manchester. It was formed with in April 2000 by a merger between Healthy Gay Manchester and Manchester Lesbian and Gay Switchboard Services.

LGF has a wide portfolio of well-established services and a rapidly developing range of new initiatives aimed at meeting the needs of lesbian, gay and bisexual people. It campaigns for a fair and equal society where all lesbian, gay and bisexual people can achieve their full potential. Its mission is: "Ending Homophobia, Empowering People".

LGF publishes a bi-monthly magazine, Outnorthwest.

Strategic goals

 * Supporting Individuals: the LGF will support lesbian, gay and bisexual people to increase their skills, knowledge, and self-confidence to improve health and well-being.
 * Strengthening Communities: the LGF will work in partnership with others to build a strong, cohesive and influential lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans community sector.


 * Promoting Equality: the LGF will promote awareness, visibility and inclusion of lesbian, gay and bisexual people to achieve full equality.


 * Developing Excellence: the LGF will continuously develop its people, systems and procedures to deliver and sustain excellence for all of our beneficiaries.