It’s our members who make sure that the Equity Partnership represents the views and needs of all LGBTQ+ communities in Bradford. By becoming a member you can help us in our work to promote and develop our LGBTQ+ communities.
A membership form can be found on our become a member page.
Charity means Bradford Equity Partnership, a registered charity.
GDPR means the General Data Protection Regulation.
Personal Data mean data relating to natural person, who can be identified or who are identifiable from the data in question; or who can be indirectly identified from that data in combination with other data.
Responsible Person means Andrea Allez – Charity Trustee Board Chairperson
Register of Processing Activity (ROPA) means a register of all systems or contexts in which personal data is processed by the Charity.
Sensitive Personal Data
Personal Data that includes special categories such as:
The Charity is committed to processing data in accordance with its responsibilities under the GDPR.
Article 5 of the GDPR requires that personal data shall be:
In the event of a breach of security leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure of, or access to, personal data, the Charity shall promptly assess the risk to people’s rights and freedoms and if appropriate report this breach to the ICO within 72 hours (where feasible).
Where a breach is high risk and adversely affects individuals’ rights and freedoms, the individuals must be informed without undue delay.
Use of photographs:
Equity Partnership will occasionally take photographs at our events, to promote our services positively. Crowd photographs taken in a public place, for example a Pride event are not subject to GDPR legislation. Any photograph taken in the Equity Centre, at a private event, or that focusses upon an individual is subject to GDPR, and consent of any identifiable individual will be sought. We will be clear about how the photograph is to be used, and will seek renewed consent should we wish to use the image differently.
Some groups or individuals that use the Equity Centre may host their own social media content. Equity Partnership cannot accept responsibility for any photographs or information that is posted on social media that is not owned or controlled by ourselves.
Equity Partnership strives to make all its activities as inclusive and accessible as possible.
If you have any concerns or wish to discuss your access requirements please contact the office.
Equity Partnership is the community organisation for LGBTQ+ people within the Bradford District.
We aim to ensure that LGBTQ+ people live happy, healthy and independent lives that are free from loneliness, isolation, prejudice and discrimination.
Our role is to provide an inclusive environment where all our members feel welcome, respected, safe and comfortable with being who they are. We also want to provide you with great service throughout your membership. This code helps all of us to understand what is expected of members – and what you can expect from us.
If a member does not comply with the expectations in this code, we will discuss the issue with you – but ultimately we reserve the right to cancel your membership.
What you can expect from us:
What we expect from you:
What happens if the Code of Conduct is broken?
Please let us know as soon as possible if you experience or witness anything that makes you feel uncomfortable or which may be in breach of the Code of Conduct. Even if you do not want anything done, please still let us know. You can do this by accessing the Equity Partnership website.
By applying to EP for membership you are agreeing to abide by this code of conduct.
The need for a Health and Well Being Assessment of BME LGBTQ+ people living, working or socialising in the Bradford area was identified by our BME men’s group. Click here for the full report: The Challenge of Diversity BME LGBT Report 2015.
In 2013 Equity Partnership conducted a Needs Assessment “It’s Not Just About Sex” to establish a baseline picture of both health and social care experiences and requirements in Bradford and District in the 16 – 26 years age group. Read the full report here: It’s not just about Sex and the Executive Summary.
“Glad to be Grey” was conducted by Equity Partnership in 2013 to establish a baseline picture of both health and social care experiences and requirements in Bradford ad District in the 55 years and older age group Read the full report here: Glad to be Grey – Final Report 2013 v5, and Glad to be Grey – Executive Summary.
“Coming Out about Breast Cancer” – is a report on lesbian and bisexual women’s experience of living with breast cancer and of treatment, support and care and was written in 2010. Read the full report here: Coming out about breast cancer research report 2010.
The Cervical Screening Report from 2010 was written to encourage women who have sex with women to attend for cervical screening and is based on local research with lesbian and bisexual women. Read the report here: Cervical Screening Report 2010.
Become a Trustee
Bradford LGBTQ+ Strategic Partnership (otherwise known as Equity Partnership) is a Company Limited by Guarantee and a Registered Charity. As such we are required by law to have a constitution and a Board of Trustees.
The Equity Partnership plays a key role in the development of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities, challenges homophobia, transphobia and heterosexism, ensures that the long-term needs of LGBTQ+ communities are provided for, and acts as a network for advancing LGBTQ+ issues.
We operate across the District of Bradford and beyond. Our objectives include supporting LGBTQ+ community groups to set up and thrive, to help those communities and individuals to network and have a voice, to influence the policies and practices of mainstream organisations so that LGBTQ+ communities can access their services, and to develop and manage the Equity Centre in central Bradford.
We are seeking Board members (trustees) who are members of the LGBTQ+ communities, and who would be interested in joining our enthusiastic and committed Board which meets once a month, usually on a Wednesday.
The role of our trustees is:
To be a trustee you will need to be a member of Equity Partnership and able to devote some time to the role. The time commitment includes participating in Board meetings, and sub groups. occasional sessions for annual review and planning, and volunteering at some annual events such as Bradford LGBT Pride.
We can offer you experience of management, personnel issues, project management and finance.
You can find out more about the general roles of a trustee by reading the publication by the Charity Commission, Charity Trustee: What’s Involved.
There are two ways of becoming a Board member:
We encourage anyone who is interested to meet with the chair of our Board of Trustees to talk about how we could work together. We are keen to ensure that LGBTQ+ communities are well represented through the diversity of the Board of trustees. Occasionally we will advertise for board members, particularly when we are seeking a particular skill.
We are often in need of:
Time and a willingness to make a contribution are the most important qualities you can possess to be a success! You can find out more about our work by browsing our website, and if you want to discuss joining the Board with an existing Board member please contact us.