A Chat With: Tony Griffin from CMAGIC
Following an awareness event early this month, to bring people up-to-speed on the new local care pathway for trans and non-binary people, we spoke to CMAGIC chair, Tony Griffin about his personal journey and how the CMAGIC pilot came to be established. First of all, can you share an overview of the new local pilot […]
A CHAT WITH: Miguel Doforo from MD Creatives
With the third national UK lockdown ramping up pressure on arts and creative organisations across the city region, we spoke to the creative and managing director of MD Creatives and recently-appointed director of radio station KCC Live, Miguel Doforo, to find out how he’s been weathering the storm. Hi Miguel! First of all, for those […]
A Chat With: Wirral Council LGBTQ+ Staff Network
Representation and safe spaces for the LGBT+ community have never been more vital, particularly in the workplace. In our first “Chat with” of 2021, we caught up with Donna Callaghan (she/her) from the Response Drug and Alcohol Team at Wirral Council to find out about the organisation’s recently-established LGBTQ+ staff network. So Donna, can you […]
A Chat With: Kieran Bohan, Open Table Network Coordinator
As we approached the festive break, we spoke to Open Table Network (OTN) Coordinator, Kieran Bohan, to find out more about the organisation’s work providing safe, supportive and affirming spaces for LGBT+ people wishing to explore their religious beliefs and identities. So, can you tell us a bit about yourself and how you came to […]
A Chat With: Magistrates Association LGBT+ Group
Working as a Magistrate is often considered a ‘traditional’ vocation and leads many people to think that working in the magistracy isn’t for them. However, the LGBT+ Group at the Magistrates Association (MA) is working hard to change those opinions and encourage more LGBT+ people to consider becoming a Magistrate. We spoke to the group’s […]
A Chat With: DCC Julie Cooke
Last year at our inaugural LCR Pride Awards, Deputy Chief Constable of Cheshire police, Julie Cooke was named ‘Ally of the Year’ for her visible support of the LGBT+ community throughout her policing career in both Cheshire and Merseyside, where she was an officer for more than 27 years, and for standing firm when challenged […]
A Chat With: Ben Hodge
Following a second Film With Pride #FilmFridays screening of his award-winning documentary 1 Year, we caught up with Ben Hodge to find out how he was feeling about the short film’s success and what he’s working on next. So, for those that don’t know you already, could you give us a little introduction? “My name […]
A Chat With: Caroline Paige from Fighting With Pride
Following her appointment as Joint Chief Executive at the UK’s only LGBT+ military charity, Fighting With Pride, we caught up with Caroline Paige, LCR Pride Foundation Patron and the first transgender officer to serve openly in the UK Armed Forces, to find out more about her role at the new organisation and why its role […]
A Chat With: Culture Liverpool
Culture Liverpool, the winner of the inaugural LCR Pride Awards’ Foundation Award, has faced a challenging year as the pandemic has shut down the city region’s usual cultural events programme. We caught up with Claire McColgan, Director of Culture Liverpool, and Andy McNicholl, City Events Manager, to find out how they’ve faced those challenges, kept […]
A Chat With: Samaritans Liverpool and Merseyside
Samaritans Liverpool and Merseyside celebrated its 60th anniversary in March this year. It is the second oldest branch in England, opening in 1960. Although well known, the full extent of the work the organisation does, particularly on a local level, can be overlooked. To mark World Mental Health Day (Saturday 10th October), LCR Pride Foundation […]