From this review, the post of Lesbian Participation Worker was established in March 1998, supported by a Manchester City Council Voluntary Sector grant to provide information and support to lesbians living in Manchester. Community Health Resources Ltd (CHRC - now renamed Diverse Resources) took on the task of managing the post and the budget, and provided support to the new worker.

On the basis of recommendations 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, BME lesbians, disabled lesbians and lesbians with children - a focus that is still maintained today. The first newsletter was produced and distributed in December 1998. New lesbian groups were set up including a lesbian parenting group and a lesbian football team.

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 Gay Centre on Sidney Street, creating more space 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).

Today, we are the only full time project in the UK dedicated to providing advice, information and social opportunities for lesbian and bisexual women.