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Co-ordinator's Correspondence, 29 Jan 1987 - 23 Nov 1990
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Identifier: GD61/4/1/6
Scope and Contents
Correspondence received and sent by the Co-Ordinator of the Edinburgh Gay Switchboard relating to both EGS and Lesbian Line. Topics include: finances and fundraising; staffing (including new applications, requests for breaks from duties, and resignations); training and requests for speakers from external organisations; internal correspondence to the membership; advertising including a radio feature and leaflets; and issues with mail deliveries (Royal Mail). External organisations...
Dates:
29 Jan 1987 - 23 Nov 1990
Found in:
Lothian Health Services Archive
Edinburgh Gay Switchboard and Edinburgh Lesbian Line Annual Report, 1986 - 1987
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Identifier: GD61/3/1
Scope and Contents
The Annual Report contains a Co-ordinator's report which has the headline 'Gay Switchboard receives more than 10,000 calls!'. The report discusses a residential conference which focused on relationship counselling, Scottish AIDS Monitor (SAM) moving out of their premises, and notes an increase in calls relating to AIDS.A Training Report is provided which discusses a recent Friend Conference in Manchester and Switchboard's residential conference. It also details the process of...
Dates:
1986 - 1987
Found in:
Lothian Health Services Archive
Edinburgh Gay Switchboard and Edinburgh Lesbian Line Annual Report, 1987 - 1988
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Identifier: GD61/3/2
Scope and Contents
The Annual Report contains a Co-ordinator's report which discusses: statistics showing an overall decrease in calls but an increase in serious counselling and details of which types of calls have increased; a grant from the Social Work Department; increase in new trainees for Lesbian Line; report on annual Training Conference; increase in befriending calls following a broadcast on the Community Service Announcement Scheme via Scottish Television (STV); introduction of the AIDS working group;...
Dates:
1987 - 1988
Found in:
Lothian Health Services Archive
Edinburgh Gay Switchboard and Edinburgh Lesbian Line Annual Report and Accounts, 1993 - 1994
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Identifier: GD61/3/5
Scope and Contents
The Annual Report contains a Mission Statement which details the aims and purposes of the Switchboard as stated in the Trust Deed dated 11/12/1985.A Co-ordinator's summary review is provided which discusses the following: an increase in calls and befriending; negative images of gay people in the media resulting in vulnerable people experiencing low self-esteem and other mental health problems which Switchboard are trying to address; overview of call statistics for Edinburgh Gay...
Dates:
1993 - 1994
Found in:
Lothian Health Services Archive
Edinburgh Gay Switchboard and Edinburgh Lesbian Line Annual Report and Financial Accounts, 1992 - 1993
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Identifier: GD61/3/4
Scope and Contents
The Annual Report contains a Co-ordinator's report which discusses the following: the release of Switchboard's Violence Survey which coincided with the Fettesgate Affair; Switchboard's apolitical stance; media attention relating to the Violence Survey and subsequent invitations to deliver training to the Police; the appearance of a member and his partner on Scotland Today (Scottish Television, STV) to discuss relationships; an increase in calls but a drop in calls from transvestites; a new...
Dates:
1992 - 1993
Found in:
Lothian Health Services Archive
Lothian Gay and Lesbian Switchboard and Lothian Lesbian Line Annual Report and Accounts, 1994 - 1995
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Identifier: GD61/3/6
Scope and Contents
The Annual Report contains a Statement of Purpose which details the aims and purposes of the Switchboard as stated in the Trust Deed dated 11/12/1985.A summary review is provided which discusses the following: The 21st anniversary of Switchboard; achievements in 1994-1995 including continued increase in calls and activity; the increased profile of Switchboard and the bus advertising campaign; continued harm caused by societal attitudes towards the gay community; Switchboard’s...
Dates:
1994 - 1995
Found in:
Lothian Health Services Archive
Lothian Gay and Lesbian Switchboard and Lothian Lesbian Line Annual Report and Accounts, 1995 - 1997
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Identifier: GD61/3/7
Scope and Contents
The Annual Report and Accounts contains registration information, information on the helplines operated by the company, and lists of the Trustees (of the former Trust) and Directors (of the present company). The report for 1995-1996 discusses the following: the creation of a development plan; the requirement for future accommodation and the options available; the importance of Switchboard highlighted by Gay Men's Health's Needs' Assessment; the receipt of hate mail and the...
Dates:
1995 - 1997
Found in:
Lothian Health Services Archive
Minutes of Lesbian Line Meeting, 8 May 1995
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Identifier: GD61/1/1/5/3
Scope and Contents
Topics discussed include: a review of recent calls and befriending; an update on the Social Group and memberships; statistics; accounts/budget; Disability Equality Training; information folders; and a disco for Pride Scotland.
Dates:
8 May 1995
Found in:
Lothian Health Services Archive
Minutes of Meetings, 15 Jan 1994 - 20 Sep 1998
File
Identifier: GD61/5/3/12
Scope and Contents
Minutes from meetings of the Scottish Switchboards Association (SSA) including initial Steering Group meetings. Minutes discuss: administrative needs; funding; finances; training; membership and roles; planning; conferences; promotion; and progress reports from individual branches.
Dates:
15 Jan 1994 - 20 Sep 1998
Found in:
Lothian Health Services Archive
Minutes of the EGS Annual General Meeting, 17 Apr 1986
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Identifier: GD61/1/1/3/17
Scope and Contents
Topics discussed include: obtaining insurance; election of office bearers; report on the official opening of new premises; treasurer's report including finances; Friends of Gay Switchboard (FROGS); rent rebate from Scottish Homosexual Rights Group (SHRG); call statistics; training; and an update on calls and meetings.
Dates:
17 Apr 1986
Found in:
Lothian Health Services Archive