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| The Lesbian Community Project is the only full time project in the U.K. dedicated to lesbian and bisexual women. We offer advice, information and social networking opportunities. | History of the Project In 1997 Manchester City Council undertook a review of voluntary sector services for lesbians and gay men. This review highlighted significant gaps in the service provision for lesbians, and showed a need for more women-only spaces, groups and support. From this review, the post of Lesbian Participation Worker was established in March 1998, supported by Manchester City Council Voluntary Sector grant, to provide information and support to lesbians living in Manchester. Community Health and Resources Ltd (CHRC) – now renamed Diverse Resources – took on the task of managing the post and the budget, and provided support for the new worker. On the basis of the recommendations contained in the review, it was agreed that the work should be concentrated on developing groups and networks, and facilitating the dissemination of information. This work was prioritised to focus on older lesbians, Black and Asian lesbians, disabled lesbians and lesbians with children – a focus that is still maintained today. The first Manchester Lesbian Newsletter was produced and distributed in December 1998. New lesbian groups were set up, including a lesbian parenting group and a lesbian football team. Both of these groups are still going strong today. Additional funding was secured in 1999, allowing the creation of a part-time information and administration post. The Project was renamed the Lesbian Community Project. The Project became independent of CHRC in 2000. At the end of October 2001, the Project moved to the Lesbian and Gay Centre on Sidney Street, creating more space for the Project and making it more accessible. In 2003 the LCP took the decision to change the way it was governed and became a Registered Charity (1098158) and a Company Limited by Guarantee (4657590). | |||||
| Lesbian Community Project 49-51 Sidney Street Manchester greater manchester M1 7HB Tel:0161 273 7128 Fax:0 Email:enquiries@lesbiancommunityproject.co.uk Copyright © Lesbian Community Project 2010 | ||||||