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...

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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Minutes of General Meetings consists of:

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Topics discussed include: an article in the Scotsman and Switchboard's response; the Social Work Department grant; the treasurer's report and auditing annual accounts; advertising; training; weekend duties; Friends of Gay Switchboard (FROGS); request for leave of absence from member; social events; and an update on calls and meetings.

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Topics discussed include: Scottish AIDS Monitor (SAM) moving premises; setting up a parent support group; Dr Sandy MacMillan (GU [genitourinary] medicine Consultant in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh); Edinburgh Gay Switchboard's (EGS) annual report and financial report; and rules for entering the telephone room.