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[[File:Lgf.jpg|thumb|LGF logo]]'''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]].
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[[File:Lgbt-foundation-logo.png|thumb|New LGF logo]]The '''LGBT 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 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]].
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[[File:Lgf.jpg|thumb|left|Former logo]]LGF was originally called the '''Lesbian and Gay Foundation''', but changed its name on 1 April 2015.<ref>
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LGF publishes a bi-monthly magazine, [[Outnorthwest]].http://lgbt.foundation/news-articles/we-are-lgbt-foundation-/. Accessed: 2015-04-27. "WE ARE LGBT FOUNDATION" (Archived by WebCite® at http://www.webcitation.org/6Y6nphijt)</ref>
  
 
== Strategic goals ==
 
== Strategic goals ==
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*Developing Excellence: the LGF will continuously develop its people, systems and procedures to deliver and sustain excellence for all of our beneficiaries.
 
*Developing Excellence: the LGF will continuously develop its people, systems and procedures to deliver and sustain excellence for all of our beneficiaries.
  
== External links ==
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==References ==
http://www.lgf.org.uk
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Revision as of 19:17, 27 April 2015

New LGF logo
The LGBT 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".

Former logo
LGF was originally called the Lesbian and Gay Foundation, but changed its name on 1 April 2015.[1]

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.

References

  1. LGF publishes a bi-monthly magazine, Outnorthwest.http://lgbt.foundation/news-articles/we-are-lgbt-foundation-/. Accessed: 2015-04-27. "WE ARE LGBT FOUNDATION" (Archived by WebCite® at http://www.webcitation.org/6Y6nphijt)