About us...

The Forum is made up of members of the local lesbian, gay and bisexual community. There is a Management Committee made up of volunteers – ten women and men who talk with individuals, groups, and organisations on how to get the work of the Forum right. The Forum was established in October 1994 and is dedicated to challenging the discrimination that lesbian, gay and bisexual people experience.

What has the Forum achieved?

In June 2000 the Forum drew up a Compact between Bristol City Council and Bristol's lesbian, gay and bisexual community. The Compact is an agreement between Bristol City Council and organisations from the lesbian, gay and bisexual community. The aims of the Compact are to:-

• Work towards equality of access to services and resources which are controlled by Bristol City Council.


• Promote understanding and respect for the lesbian, gay and bisexual community and its citizens.


• Empower lesbian, gay and bisexual people to become actively involved in community life

What else?

The Forum has also conducted research into the quality of life for lesbian, gay and bisexual people (Second Best Value) and has produced a Guide to Section 28 for all staff and governors of Bristol LEA schools. The Forum also holds Open Meetings where issues central to the community are discussed. You can get a copy of these publications from the Forum.

What is the Forum doing now?

The Forum is committed to working with the local lesbian, gay and bisexual community to lobby Bristol City Council with even greater vigour than in the past for a fair deal for the lesbian, gay and bisexual communities.

We welcome active participation from Forum members. If you would like to get involved further in the work of the Forum, please contact us, either to the address given or email info@bristol-lgb-forum.org.uk