Advice and Support
The Beaumont Society
A national self help body run by and for those who cross-dress or are trans-sexual.
Telephone 01582 412220 web: www.beaumontsociety.org.uk
Birmingham Pride Community Trust
Seeks to reinvigorate the city’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered communities through community engagement, advocacy and lobbying.
www.trustinpride.org.uk
Broken Rainbow
Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual
and transgender (LGBT) people
experiencing domestic violence.
Helpline Mon & Thur 2-8pm, Weds 10am-1pm.
08452 60 44 60 (local call rate)
or email help@broken-rainbow.org.uk www.broken-rainbow.org.uk
Catholic helpline
The Quest Linkline is a national telephone helpline for Catholics with a team of volunteers who will listen, support, provide information and refer. The line – freephone 0808 808 0234 – is open on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7pm till 10pm, there being an answer machine at other times.
Consortium of LGBT Voluntary and Community Organisations
A membership network of over 200 groups working in lesbian, gay and bisexual and transgendered communities around the UK
www.lgbtconsortium.org.uk
Counselling
A new website – www.counselling-directory.org.uk – aims to provide a counselling support network which will enable those in distress to find a counsellor close to them and appropriate for their needs. The site also has a number of sections on emotional disorders and provides some useful statistics.
Galop
London’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community safety charity. Gives advice and support to those affected by homophobic and transphobic violence or hate crime.
www.galop.org.uk
Gay Business Association
A professional organisation seeking to improve standards, share information and experiences and promote gay business.
www.gba.org.uk
Gay Lawyers
Friendly and professional advice for all members of the gay community who require legal assistance.
www.gaylawyers.co.uk
Labrys Trust – confidential information service for older lesbians in Bradford & Calderdale
Telephone 07907 469927, Wednesdays 7pm-9pm
Lesbian and Gay Police Association
National organisation representing the needs and interests of gay police staff in the UK.
www.gay.police.uk
Life Coach Directory
http://www.lifecoach-directory.org.uk
This site provides a huge life coach support network, enabling individuals to find a life coach close to them and appropriate for their needs. This is a free, confidential service that will help those seeking a new direction in their life to find the encouragement they need. Every life coach on the site who has a full profile has either sent a copy of their qualifications and insurance cover to us, or is registered with a professional body with recognised codes of ethics and practice, this way we can be assured of their professionalism. a useful resource for those looking for support or general advice about life coaching.
Manchester Lesbian Community Project
Information service for individual lesbians, bisexual women and groups, and support to new and existing groups (whether social, sport or leisure) which target lesbians and bisexual women.
www.manchesterlcp.org.uk
North West Older Lesbians’ Group
NWOLN is a social group for older lesbian and bisexual women (older is self defined). It meets in Manchester on the first Saturday of each month from 1pm to 4pm.
mail@manchesterlcp.org.uk
The OUR Project
The Our Project is a Bradford based community service working with people living with HIV. The focus is to offer a quality service to all people living with HIV or AIDS in the Bradford & Airedale District. We offer advice, information and support on HIV testing and pre-testing support. We also have a community project working with people infected and affected by HIV including counselling, complementary therapies, advice and support. We offer one to one and group support. Tel: 01274 740548 or email our@mesmac.co.uk
Press for Change
The largest representative organisation for trans people in the UK. Formed in 1992 and “seeking respect and equality for all trans people in the UK, through case law, legislation, and social change”
Telephone 08448 708165, web: www.transequality.co.uk
UK Lesbian and Gay Immigration Group
Information and advice on immigration rights for same sex couples and asylum seekers.
www.uklgig.org.uk
The Village Citizens Advice Bureau
Lesbian, gay and bisexual advice service offering email and telephone advice in North West England. Part of Manchester CABx Service.
www.thevillage.org.uk