Pride in Liverpool Cancelled For 2021
LCR Pride Foundation has announced the cancellation of Pride in Liverpool and its annual March with Pride for 2021. The event, which is sponsored by Barclays, was due to take place on Saturday 31st July. Despite the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown and hopes for a more normal summer with the expected return of some […]
Fight to Ban Conversion Therapy Continues
Following debate in Parliament triggered by a petition to ban so-called ‘conversion therapy’ bearing more than 250,000 signatures, the UK government is continuing to drag its heels on the issue. On Monday 8th March 20 MPs spoke on the urgent need to take action on the practice, with the secretary of state for equalities, Kemi […]
65% LGBT+ people struggling with mental health in pandemic
Young people and particularly those that identify as LGBT+ have seen their mental health deteriorate the most since the pandemic began, according to new research from Network Rail and Liverpool-based national mental health charity, Chasing the Stigma. Almost three quarters of 18-24-year-olds (69%) say that COVID-19 has had a negative impact on their mental health, […]
OPEN Media IWD 2021 Campaign
OPEN Media is celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) 2021 with its second nationwide campaign, displaying inspirational messages from women leaders across their entire digital portfolio, including Trans Day of Visibility (TDoV) Liverpool director, Imogen Christie. Supporting the theme for this year’s International Women’s Day, #ChooseToChallenge, the campaign celebrates and amplifies the achievements of women in […]
Bi Health Month 2021
March is Bisexual Health Month and although it’s an awareness period that is predominantly marked in the US, we see it as another great opportunity to talk about physical and mental health and wellbeing in the community. The theme set by the Bisexual Resource Centre for 2021 is equity – calling for the recognition of […]
LFC launches LGBT staff network
Liverpool FC has launched its first ever LGBT staff network, as part of the club’s ‘Red Together’ inclusion strategy. The strategy was created to maintain a safe, inclusive and fair environment at the club where everyone can be their true authentic selves. Speaking of the network launch, Mark Armario, a senior manager at LFC and […]
A Chat With: Steve Stewart, ONS Census Engagement Manager
With the 2021 Census less than a month away, we spoke to Census Engagement Manager Steve Stewart about the introduction of questions about sexual orientation and gender identity and how completing the Census could improve lives in the city region. So, first things first, tell us about you and your team and what it is […]
Caroline Paige Welcomes MoD “Return of Medal” Scheme
LCR Pride Foundation Patron, Caroline Paige, has welcomed the Ministry of Defence’s “Return of Medal” scheme, which was announced on Tuesday 16th February. Thousands of soldiers who were stripped of thier service medals when they were dismissed from the British military for being homosexual will be able to have them restored, under the new initiative. […]
Census 2021 Countdown: A step in the right direction
There is just under one month to go until Census 2021 on 21st March. For the first time ever it will include two new, voluntary questions that could have a significant impact on delivering an accurate picture of the size and make-up of the LGBT+ community in the UK. The two new questions are on […]
A Chat With: Dr Tony Lloyd, CEO of the ADHD Foundation
This week, LCR Pride Foundation caught up with Dr Tony Lloyd, CEO of the ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity and finalist at the inaugural LCR Pride Awards, to find out more about the charity’s recent move into new premises, its plans for 2021 and why inclusion and equality are good for business. Hi Tony. You’re well […]
