Exhibitors at the 2007 Lifestyle Expo included:
Age Concern
www.ageconcern.org.uk
Age Concern is the largest charity working with and for older people
Albert Kennedy Trust
www.akt.org.uk
Providing safe, supportive homes for young people who would otherwise be homeless or in a hostile environment
Amnesty International
www.amnesty.org.uk
As a movement of ordinary people from across the world standing up for humanity and human rights, our purpose is to protect individuals wherever justice, fairness, freedom and truth are denied.
Barclays
www.barclays.co.uk
Spectrum is the LGBT employee network for Barclays
Barnardos
www.barnardos.org.uk
As one of the UK's leading children's charities, Barnardo's works directly with over 110,000 children, young people and their families every year.
Biphoria
www.biphoria.org.uk
A social support group for bisexual and bicurious people in Manchester and North West England
B.P.N.W.
www.bpnw.org.uk
Registered charity based in Hulme offering a variety of services for HIV positive people
Cheshire Police
www.cheshire.police.uk
To promote engagement between the LGBT community and the Cheshire Police
Citizen's Advice National Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual group (NLGBG)
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
The NLGBG has been funded by Citizens Advice since 1987 and fulfils an important role within the organisation as a campaigner for equality, diversity and change.
DELGA & Manchester Liberal Democrats
www.delga.org.uk
The Liberal Democrats' party organisation committed to promoting the policies of the party to gay men, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people
Edward Carpenter Community
www.edwardcarpentercommunity.org.uk
Residential events for gay men, emphasising personal growth, sharing, creativity, caring, trusting and a sense of community
Feathers Hotel Group
www.feathers.uk.com
Hotels in Liverpool, Warrington, Manchester, Chester and the Lake District for civil partnerships, etc
Foster Care Associates
www.thefca.co.uk
A UK wide fostering organisation looking to recruit potential foster carers particularly from the gay and ethnic minority communities
GALIPS HM Prison Service
www.hmprisonservice.gov.uk/abouttheservice/racediversity/galips
HM Prison Service Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Staff Support Network
Gay Bikers Motorcycle Club
www.gaybikers.co.uk
A club for lesbians and gay men, primarily in the UK and Ireland, who share a common interest in motorbikes and motorcycling
Gay Police Association North Wales
www.gay.police.uk
A national police staff association representing gay police officers and police staff
George House Trust
www.ght.org.uk
Aim to provide the best quality of support fro all people living with HIV
GLYSS
Visit the website
The Gay and Lesbian Youth Support Service (GLYSS) is a project offering support to young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans (LGBT) or unsure of their sexuality.
GMB Trade Union
www.gmb.org.uk
GMB Shout is the LGBT of GMB Trade Union
Greater Manchester Police
www.gmp.police.uk
Focused on community policing, crime prevention, Manchester crime, community safety, police employment and racial hate crimes
Green Party LGBTI Group
www.lgbtgreens.org.uk
Active LGBTI group within the Green Party with gay councillors around the UK
IPCC
www.ipcc.gov.uk
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is an organisation that has overall responsibility for the system for complaints against the police
Knowsley MBC
www.knowsley.gov.uk
Information for Knowsley residents, visitors and businesses. Local government website lists contact details, press releases, service information
Labour Campaign for Lesbian and Gay Rights
www.lgbtlabour.org.uk
The Labour Campaign for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights
Lancashire Friend & FLAG
www.lancashirefriend.org.uk & www.gayflagburnley.org.uk
Lancashire Friend is a service for the LGBT community, their families and friends. FLAG is a LGBT group which offers information and socials and strong links with Lancashire Constabulary.
Lesbian Community Project
www.manchesterlcp.org.uk
The Lesbian Community Project aims to address the imbalance in society that causes lesbians and bisexual women to suffer prejudice and inequality
LGBT SGI Buddhist
www.sgi-uk.org
The Absolute Freedom Buddhist Group of SGI-UK takes Buddhism into the LGBT Community
LGYM
www.lgym.org.uk
Lesbian and Gay Youth Manchester (LGYM) is a Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Project based in the city centre for LGB's aged 14 to 25.
Lifeline
www.lifeline.org.uk
Aims to provide information, help, support and guidance to those affected by drug and/or alcohol abuse
Manchester Parents Group
www.manpg.co.uk
Manchester Parents Group provides support and information for parents of lesbian, gay and bisexual children
MASH
www.mash.org.uk
A sexual health promotion / HIV prevention organisation for sex workers and drug users in Greater Manchester which aims to enhance the sexual health of the client group through the provision of a targeted night time service
Merseyside Police
www.merseyside.police.uk
Promoting career opportunities, and a variety of initiatives used, within the Merseyside Police
Metropolitan Community Church
www.mccmanchester.co.uk
The Metropolitan Community Church of Manchester is a Jesus-centred, rainbow-rooted and well-led church which seeks to be full of loving, welcoming and equipping disciples
Millivres
www.millivres.co.uk
Millivres Millivres Prowler Group is one of the largest gay and lesbian community businesses in the world, having activities in media, retail, and distribution, and have been in business for over 30 years.
Mission Malawi 3 Action Aid
www.missionmalawi.net
Volunteers organise a charity challenge in Malawi raising money for action aid to spend on HIV/AIDS projects in Malawi
Oldham LGBT Forum
Forum run by and for people who live and work in Oldham, acting as a consultation, advice and support network
People Like Us Stockport
plusstockport.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk
Social group for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered community
Quest L.G.B
www.questgaycatholic.org.uk/home.asp
Quest has a network of local groups across the country which meet regularly for Mass, discussion and social events
Royal College of Nursing
www.rcn.org.uk
The RCN represents nurses and nursing, promotes excellence in practice and shapes health policies.
SARP
www.sarp.org.uk
The SARP project's aim is to help and support people from the deprived & isolated community in and around Manchester.
Slater Heelis Collier Littler
www.shcl.uk.com
Local firm of solicitors providing a high quality service without a city centre price
Stockport Homes
www.stockporthomes.org
Stockport Homes is an Arm's Length Management Organisation set up by Stockport Council to manage the 12,000 council properties and tenants
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
www.stockport.gov.uk
Stockport local council
The LGF
www.lgf.org.uk
Supports lesbian, gay and bisexual people in the North West
Trafford Youth Service Talkshop
Tyddyn Bach Trust
www.tyddynbachtrust.org.uk
The Tyddyn Bach Trust is located in the Welsh hills, and offers respite care to anyone living with HIV/AIDS, their partners, families and carers, irrespective of their race, gender, sexuality, culture or religious beliefs
UNISON LGBT
www.unison.org.uk
The biggest public services union representing 1.3 million members, promoting the rights and issues of LGBT members
USDAW Trade Union
www.usdaw.org.uk
The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers
Victim Support & Witness Service
www.victimsupport.org.uk
Victim Support & Witness Service Greater Manchester provides free and confidential information and support to residents who are victims of crime or attending a court in the area
Village Manchester FC
www.vmfc.co.uk
Village Manchester FC is a UK gay football club playing regular 11-a-side league matches
Village Spartans
www.villagespartans.co.uk
Welcoming new members throughout the season, it doesn't matter your age, body size, fitness levels or experience - you will be welcomed and encouraged to give it a try.
Whizzgo Ltd
www.whizzgo.co.uk
A cheaper and greener alternative to owning a private car. See website for details.
Wigan Council B.You Project
B.YOU young LGBT project is part of Wigan MBC Youth Service
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