The Lesbian & Gay Foundation (LGF) is the UK's largest lesbian, gay and bisexual health and community charity. Based in Manchester, LGF is a nationally significant organisation providing services and activities throughout Greater Manchester and the North West of England working towards real, long-term improvements in the health and quality of life for lesbians, gay men and bisexual people.
Among it’s many services are:
- Telephone Helpline (automated 24 hours, staffed between 6pm-10pm daily) and e-mail advice service.
- Face to face counseling and holistic therapies
- Social and support groups
- Health campaigns.
- outnorthwest community magazine;
- Condom and lube distribution scheme (gay and bi men)
- Sexual health resources and outreach clinic
- A large distribution network
- Ongoing research projects
- LGB Library and Archive