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/

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

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

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.

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

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

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! 🌈

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/

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 💜

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

📃 A joint statement from LGBT Foundation, London Friend, Switchboard LGBT+ Support Line and Stonewall Alt text readable version here: 🔗 lgbt.foundation/a-joint-stat... 1/6

Game on!

👀 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

The deadline is tomorrow 📢

🏆 We are beyond thrilled to have been awarded Charity of the Year at the Rainbow Honours 2025! To receive this recognition during our 50th year is just incredible. Now, and every day, we celebrate queer hope & joy! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🥳 #RainbowHonours2025 #RH2025 #LGBTFoundation50

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

Our stories deserve to be heard 📣💥 For too long, our stories, identities, and experiences have been ignored and misunderstood. Now, we're reclaiming our narratives and sharing what it's really like to be a woman. 🙌 We need your help to protect our rights: www.lgbt.foundation/EHRC 🔥

EVERYTHING we do is designed to spread hope and joy ❤️ We're dedicated to providing space for everyone to grow, thrive, and live their most authentic life. Sisterhood is all about lifting each other up, supporting dreams, and fighting for our futures: lgbt.foundation/thisiswhatawomanlookslike

Just over one week to go! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Responding to the EHRC Consultation? We've gathered tools and resources from LGBT+ organisations to support you! Find everything you need in one place: 🔗 consortium.lgbt/2025/06/04/responding-to-ehrc-consultation-june2025/

It’s #AgeWithoutLimits Day today! Together we commit to a future without ageism—where communities, like our #PrideinAgeing group can experience joy, connection and support as they get older. We are working in partnership to develop the UK’s first LGBTQ+ Extra Care Housing in Whalley Range.

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

We've fought too long for women to be defined solely by their bodies. 🔥 Women are not a monolith, and our existence can't be defined through a hateful, narrow lens. Womanhood looks different for us all, and we all deserve a safe space to share our experiences, perspectives, and identities. ✨ (1/2)

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

In 2025, womanhood isn’t one story — it’s many. ✨ From the high street to your feed, our This Is What a Woman Looks Like is here! All women deserve to be seen, heard, and celebrated. 💖 See the full picture at: lgbt.foundation/thisiswhataw... #ThisIsWhatAWomanLooksLike #PrideMonth2025

Celebrating 50 years of Queer Hope & Joy @birminghampride.bsky.social with the glamourous @ditagarbo.bsky.social ✨ Come and say hi, we're opposite the Cabaret Tent 🌈

🐝 We Will Remember Them 🐝

🚨Urgent: Take Action Now for LGBTQ+ Rights🚨 The EHRC consultation is live and will have a massive impact on LGBTQ+ rights in the UK. We're calling on people to stand up, be visible and take action today. Be the first to receive our free guide to responding by signing up: lgbt.foundation/newsletter

The Rainbow Arts Trail is Here!🌈 For our 50th anniversary, we've curated artworks from our community into a public trail across Manchester, celebrating the positive impact of queer hope and joy! Follow the trail and share your favourite spots using #LGBTFoundation50 lgbt.foundation/50years/rain...

#IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia) is here! An opportunity to highlight our voices and experiences. As LGBTQ+ people and allies, we have the power to advocate for what's a fairer future. Join us in fighting back against all forms of hate: www.lgbt.foundation🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Today ILGA Europe have published the Rainbow Map and rankings. The UK has dropped further in the rankings to number 22 - a drop of 6 places. For context, just 10 years ago the UK was ranked number 1 in Europe on LGBTQ+ rights. Is this the reputation the UK Government to have internationally?

@lgbtfdn.bsky.social recently launched a charity Stream for Good offer to help fundraise and support LGBTQ+ communities! 🏳️‍⚧️🎮🏳️‍🌈 @justlaurxn.bsky.social has taken the challenge! Find out more and start planning a stream at: lgbt.foundation/streamforgood/ #ttrpg #gamingforgood #gaming #streamer #gaymer

#charity #stream #ttrpg #gaming #lgbtq 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🎮

Game on! 🎮 Join us for our first Stream for Good Livestream with @justlaurxn.bsky.social! Now streaming over on twitch.tv/justlaurxn We're launching Stream for Good challenges as a way for streamers & gamers to turn their passions into impact for LGBTQ+ communities: www.lgbt.foundation/streamforgood

Statement of solidarity from LGBT+ help & support services across the UK [1/4]

Today, we were made aware that Lord Etherton GBE has died. As the first openly gay judge to be appointed to the court of appeal in 2008, he was a true trailblazer. He led the independent review into the treatment of LGBTQ+ personnel in the Armed Forces. 1/2

ELECTION DAY is here - #VoteWithPride TODAY in local elections, 1 May 🌈🗳️ Our freedom and future begins at the ballot. Show why you vote and how you're using your voice to advocate for our community! ❤️ #LGBTQ #VoteForChange #yourvotematters #ukpolitics #uknews #ukelection #ukvote #useyourvote

Can you spare a minute to help LGBTQ+ communities? 🏳️‍🌈🤍🏳️‍⚧️ Nominate for LGBT Foundation at health.movementforgood.com#nominateACha...

Can you spare a minute to help LGBTQ+ communities? 🏳️‍🌈🤍🏳️‍⚧️ Nominate for LGBT Foundation at health.movementforgood.com#nominateACha...

It's been a tough week for our community, but we're here to remind you that you're not alone, we're here if you need us 💗 Call our helpline on 03453303030 if you need support around anything LGBTQ+. We know how important it is to feel heard, and we won't let recent rulings take that away from us.

USE YOUR VOTE to save our stories! 📚✨ Did you know? Local councils are responsible for the investment and retention of LGBTQ+ books in your local libraries. Use your voice to #VoteWithPride on 1st May. How do you plan to use your vote for good?🌈🗳️ #Vote #ukpolitics #uknews #ukelection #ukvote

Don't let ANYTHING stop you from making your voice heard!📣 You can get a FREE photo ID that doesn't show a gender marker by applying for a Voter Authority Certificate. Apply by 5pm 23 April: ow.ly/u1lk50VBstK 🗳️ Help us spread awareness so every LGBTQ+ voice is heard as we #VoteWithPride 🌈

We're here if you need us. Need someone to talk to? Our helpline has been a trusted friend to LGBTQ+ people for 50 years. Whenever you’re feeling blue or need to chat, we’re here for you. Call us on 0345 3 30 30 30 – because everyone deserves someone to listen. 🌈📞 #LGBTQHelpline #MentalHealth

LGBT+ Sector Statement on Supreme Court Ruling

We're here if you need us. Need someone to talk to? Our helpline has been a trusted friend to LGBTQ+ people for 50 years. Whenever you’re feeling blue or need to chat, we’re here for you. Call us on 0345 3 30 30 30 – because everyone deserves someone to listen. 🌈📞 #LGBTQHelpline #MentalHealth

LGBT Foundation and the LGBT+ Sector Leaders Statement on the UK Supreme Court Ruling We will never stop working towards equal rights for all LGBT+ people. Read our full statement, and explore our resources: lgbt.foundation/help ❤️

FREE ONLINE EVENT today with Paul Martin OBE and Claire Ebrey: the past, present and future of Queer Leadership 🌈 RSVP at: prideinleadership.co.uk/upcoming-eve... #lgbtq #PrideinLeadership #QueerHope #QueerJoy #Lesbian #Gay #Bisexual #Trans

Imagine 1.5 MILLION LGBTQ+ votes shaping the future in this years local elections!🗳️ Share ensure everyone in our community is registered to vote by 11 April. Visit www.gov.uk/register-to-vote & get ready to #VoteWithPride 💗 Learn more: www.lgbt.foundation/vote-with-pride #ukpolitics #vote #democracy

Imagine 1.5 MILLION LGBTQ+ votes shaping the future in this years local elections!🗳️ Share ensure everyone in our community is registered to vote by 11 April. Visit www.gov.uk/register-to-vote & get ready to #VoteWithPride 💗 Learn more: www.lgbt.foundation/vote-with-pride #ukpolitics #vote #democracy