We’re on the look-out for new Trustees!
If you’re looking for a New Year’s resolution that will make a real impact, why not join us as a Trustee? We are LCR Pride Foundation, Liverpool City Region’s LGBT+ charity. We’re working to make Liverpool City Region the most LGBT+ friendly region in the UK. We champion the rights of LGBT+ people living in […]
WE’RE HIRING: Admin & Finance Officer
We are looking for a highly-organised and motivated Admin & Finance Officer to support the Non-Executive Directors and Chief Executive during what is set to be the organisation’s biggest and most ambitious year yet. You will support the day-to-day running of the charity, ensuring that the team have the ability to deliver their roles efficiently […]
From Now On: Our Pledges for 2022
Last week, at the start of 2022, we reminded you to complete our “From Now On” survey and tell us what you planned to change in 2022 to make life better for the LGBT+ community in the city region and beyond. This week, it’s our turn. We want to share our 2022 resolutions and aims […]
Stay Safe this Christmas – visit “You’re Safe Here” accredited venues
Ahead of the weekend’s festivities, the team at LCR Pride Foundation wants to wish you all a happy, healthy and relaxing Christmas break. If you are heading out into the city to celebrate, please take care and be sure to visit some of our 53 “You’re Safe Here” accredited venues. Staff at accredited venues have […]
Conversion Therapy Consultation Deadline Extended
The Government’s consultation on a conversion therapy ban has been extended by eight weeks. The extension comes after an accessible ‘easy read’ version was only published on Thursday 9th December, the day before the consultation was originally meant to close. The consultation period will now run until Friday 4th February 2022 at 11.45pm. This is […]
“You’re Safe Here” scheme rolls out in Liverpool
A scheme to create safe spaces in venues across the Liverpool City Region, developed in response to a spate of hate crimes against the LGBT+ community in the city, has started rolling out across the city. Fifty-three venues are now accredited with the “You’re Safe Here” mark, following training sessions delivered by LCR Pride Foundation […]
A functional cure for HIV?
Words by Serena Cavanagh and Kath Charters from Sahir House A possible “functional cure” for HIV has recently been granted FDA approval for further human testing. The method uses genetic modification to cause a specific mutation in the white blood cells of HIV patients, which mirrors those found in the naturally immune. It has so […]
axess Sexual Health Launches Clinic for Trans and Non-Binary Folk
axess Sexual Health is celebrating the re-launch of ‘Butterfly’ – a sexual health clinic specifically for Trans and non-binary folk. The free sexual health clinic opened its doors in both The Royal Liverpool University Hospital and The Arch at Knowsley on Monday 1st November. Passionate about delivering equity for the Trans community, axess have ensured […]
Meet The Activists: Comics Youth
As the organisation launches its latest project The Queer Agenda, we meet with Comics Youth ‘Youth Empowerment Director’, Emily McChrystal, and member and activist, Lucy Butler, to discuss different forms of activism, the importance of listening to marginalised youth and how we can all contribute to creating safe spaces at work and in community settings. […]
Statement: ‘God Loves You’ Event, ACC Liverpool
LCR Pride Foundation have released the following statement: “Hate is not welcome in the Liverpool City Region. “We are aware that following legal challenges, ACC Liverpool will now have to host an event in 2022 featuring evangelical speaker Franklin Graham, known for their anti-lgbt+ remarks. “Alongside Homotopia, we have been liaising with ACC Liverpool and […]
