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Outnorthwest front covers. Who knows who?

Admin | Saturday 22 October 2011

Photo: by Vera Kratochvil. In the small pond that is gay Manchester, a couple of dozen people back-pat and promote each other. Publicity and awards are given.

New information comes to light about the charity money raised by Manchester Pride 2006

Admin | Sunday 20 September 2009

For almost three years, and along with most of the LGBT community in Manchester, I have believed that just £65,000 was raised for good causes by Operation Fundraiser at Manchester Pride 2006. This week, finally, I heard the full story from what seems to be a reliable source.

LGF Annual Report and Financial Statements: year ending 31 March 2008

Admin | Friday 6 March 2009

Here’s a PDF copy of the Lesbian and Gay Foundation’s Annual Report and Financial Statements, for the year ending 2008.

More than a quarter of the LGF’s income comes from

Manchester’s Lesbian and Gay Foundation faces accusations from more than ten past employees

Admin | Thursday 5 February 2009

At an employment tribunal, to begin next Monday, two former employees of Manchester’s LGF will claim that they were victimised.

Manchester Pride offers £7,000 fund for community events

Admin | Sunday 18 January 2009

Manchester Pride is offering grants of up to £500 to individuals and organisations. The aim is to help ‘raise the quality and diversity of events’ that take place during Pride 2009 this summer. The total pot of money available is £7,000. Further details and the application form can be found here. The deadline for applications … Manchester Pride offers £7,000 fund for community events

Pride performer stayed in £739-a-night hotel suite

Admin | Wednesday 27 August 2008

What people are asking this week (no. 789): The LGF

Admin | Tuesday 19 February 2008

Why doesn’t the name of the LGF (or ‘Lesbian and Gay F**kwits’ as the poppets are known locally) include bisexual or transgender? Who could be dropped next? Lesbians perhaps?

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