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This series contains material collected by volunteers to allow them to build their knowledge on issues affecting the LGBT+ community, and to provide them with contact details for relevant organisations in order to refer callers.

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Information about National Friend and branches of Friend from across the United Kingdom including Fife, Belfast (Cara-Friend), and Newcastle. Contains newsletters, information about conferences and meetings, and annual reports.

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A collection of newspaper and magazine cuttings covering issues relating to the LGBTQ+ community.

Articles cover local, national and international news, however Scottish publications have the strongest representation with Edinburgh and Glasgow based publications being a specific strength within this sub-series.

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...

Scope and Contents The Annual Report and Accounts outlines the aims and purposes of LGLS including the service they provide, their volunteer programme, the organisational structure, and access to the service.A Chairperson’s report is included which discusses the following: building on progress achieved in previous year and an organisational review; the closure of Glasgow’s Lesbian Line; introducing safer sex in to calls and Switchboard’s role in preventing HIV, AIDS, and other STDs; raising...

Scope and Contents The Annual Report and Accounts outlines the aims and purposes of LGLS including the service they provide, their volunteer programme, the organisational structure, and access to the service.A Chairperson’s report is included which discusses the following: 25 years of Switchboard; the establishment of three committees (Corporate Services and Public Relations, Finance and Planning, and Education and Team Development); the need for improved accommodations and access facilities;...

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Topics discussed include: the training officer's report; Fife Friend; the rota; request for speakers at a meeting of the Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement (LGCM); Icebreakers; the Social Work Department grant; a new volunteer application form; interviews for trainees; contact with the media; and the Stonewall Youth Group.

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Topics discussed include: a Lesbian Line update; training report; discussion of informing trainees that they have been selected; Tay Friend - Perth Phone Line; heating system; a new Stonewall phone line; disabled volunteers and expenses; advertising; and mentor groups.

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This series contains staff files relating to members of the LGLS team and includes rotas, information passed between the Befriending Team, and training records.

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Includes minutes of the Committee and correspondence concerning the placement of volunteers.