Rainbow Partnership

The Rainbow Partnership, co-ordinated by the Lesbian & Gay Foundation (LGF) is an initiative which aims to offer a way forward to strengthen and empower Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) communities, and frontline organisations who support them in the North West of England.  It also aims to ensure that LGBT frontline organisations have access to and support from mainstream infrastructure organisations.

In order to acheive these aims it has established both physical and virtual networks and will:

  • deliver two joint regional campaigns
  • produce and distribute regular newsletters across the region and provide a weekly email 'policy watch' service
  • produce the first regional LGBT strategy
  • hold sub-regional events
  • produce web-based fact sheets on key issues
  • and establish formal links with mainstream infrastructure organisations.

The Rainbow Partnership also aims to create a network of organisations that can support each other, share best practice, offer guidance and exchange information across the LGBT Sector in the North West.

For more information go the Rainbow Partnership webpage

17 March 2010

Influencing Parliament with the Communities and Local Government Select Committee

Parliament logoAs part of the Parliamentary Outreach and VSNW 'Get Involved' series of events, this event will explore:
►What Parliament is and what it does
►How groups can effectively engage with Parliament 
►Insights from a Specialist Clerk from the House of Commons Communities and Local Government Select Committee

Latest News

11 March 2010

Job opportunity: Sustainable Neighbourhoods Action Group strategic engagement worker

SNAG is looking for a highly motivated and proactive individual to deliver a project which aims to help community and voluntary groups get more involved in decision-making on a range of sustainability issues in Manchester.

11 March 2010

Win £50,000 to improve your are

People’s Millions is a competition from the National Lottery to help you improve your area.

8 March 2010

Listen Value Invest campaign is launched at the Houses of Parliament

Listen Value Invest logo


The Listen Value Invest campaign was launched in a special event at the Houses of Parliament last week.

Events & Trainings

VSNW’s list of events & training opportunities for VCS groups in the North West