Our Mission

The Network will work in a creative and holistic way towards providing a voice and creating positive relations between communities. We will aim to work in partnership with other groups and agencies to highlight the needs of the LGBT people and to develop services free from discrimination.

Networks Aims and Objectives

• To provide a united and recognised voice for the LGBT community and a mechanism for agencies to consult and respond to issues affecting them.
• To provide a forum for the LGBT community.
• To signpost support and assistance to ensure good health and mental and emotional well being of LGBT individuals.
• To support the provision of community/recreational/sporting events and other appropriate activities to meet the needs of LGBT community.
• To encourage participation/raise self worth, achievements and reduce the isolation of young LGBT people.
• To provide support and recognise the needs of older LGBT people and to recognise diversity within our community.
• To promote good relations between the LGBT Network with others groups and agencies.
• To promote positive relations with the wider community, break down barriers and encourage community cohesion.
• To provide training and support for individuals, groups and organisations.
• To encourage and support community safety initiatives, the reporting of hate crime and other violent crimes.
• To encourage good practice within education and employment.