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Outnorthwest front covers. Who knows who?

GS — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:09:31 +0000

Photo: by Vera Kratochvil.

In the small pond that is gay Manchester, a couple of dozen people back-pat and promote each other. Publicity and awards are given.
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New information comes to light about the charity money raised by Manchester Pride 2006

GS — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:19:38 +0000

For almost three years, and along with most of the LGBT community in Manchester, I have believed that just £65,000 was raised for good causes by Operation Fundraiser at Manchester Pride 2006. This week, finally, I heard the full story from what seems to be a reliable source.
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LGF Annual Report and Financial Statements: year ending 31 March 2008

GS — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:14:41 +0000

Here’s a PDF copy of the Lesbian and Gay Foundation’s Annual Report and Financial Statements, for the year ending 2008.

More than a quarter of the LGF’s income comes from one primary care trust (North Manchester) and about another 50% from other primary care trusts and health bodies. Which are exactly the kind of things that are going to be cut back in bankrupt Britain in the next couple of years if you ask me.

The LGF blows £75,000 a year on rent for its Princess Street offices. Time to move somewhere cheaper? A portacabin on the Bloom Street car-park perhaps?

Staff wages cost £592,901 in 2008. With another £58,572 spent on National Insurance and £43,423 on pensions.

There was a cost of £61,589 to generate voluntary income of £100,736.

It’s interesting reading. Take a look…

Manchester’s Lesbian and Gay Foundation faces accusations from more than ten past employees

GS — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 23:33:44 +0000

At an employment tribunal, to begin next Monday, two former employees of Manchester’s LGF will claim that they were victimised.

Manchester Pride offers £7,000 fund for community events

GS — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 13:33:14 +0000

Manchester Pride is offering grants of up to £500 to individuals and organisations. The aim is to help ‘raise the quality and diversity of events’ that take place during Pride 2009 this summer.

The total pot of money available is £7,000. Further details and the application form can be found here. The deadline for applications is 2 March.

This would seem to be a response to the protests that happened last year and we look forward to seeing who and what is chosen to receive the cash. However, getting into bed with the current organisers of Manchester Pride (eek) could be a step too far for some.

Pride performer stayed in £739-a-night hotel suite

GS — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:33:56 +0000

What people are asking this week (no. 789): The LGF

GS — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:53:48 +0000

Why doesn’t the name of the LGF (or ‘Lesbian and Gay F**kwits’ as the poppets are known locally) include bisexual or transgender? Who could be dropped next? Lesbians perhaps?

Queer Up North festival faces the axe after Arts Council cuts

GS — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 03:17:05 +0000

Queer Up North, Manchester’s gay and lesbian festival, may be forced to close after the Arts Council told organisers that its £98,000 grant is to be scrapped. The festival is one of 194 arts bodies that have been hit with severe or total funding cuts at short notice.

12% of Manchester Pride income went to good causes in 2007

GS — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 23:20:50 +0000

Apparently this info appears on some LGF posters around the village at the moment. A friend has grabbed one for archive use, though I haven’t seen a copy of the poster myself yet.

Financial overview:

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Manchester Pride 2007 raised just £95,000 for good causes

GS — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:38:06 +0000

For a second year running, Manchester Pride has raised one of the lowest amounts in its 17 year history. Just £95,000.

This is despite the highest ticket prices ever (some people paid £18) and more than 40,000 tickets sold according to a report on the LGF website.