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History
GHT Homepage Feel free to browse through the potted histories of life at George House Trust. 1985 - 2002 and still going from strength to strength, with your help, support and belief in what we do and stand for. [ 85 - 93 ] [ 94 - 99 ] [ 00 - 04 ] [ 05 - Present ] 2000 GHT celebrates 15 years of action on HIV Fifth Agenda Conference "Agenda for Changing Times" held in Manchester Town Hall Comic Relief fund GHT for three years to develop a Positive Women's Network George House Trust steps up campaign for the repeal of Section 28 of the 1988 Local Government Act - including campaigns against bus operator Stagecoach (who had been funding the campaign against Section 28 in Scotland). Oppose the merger of the draft National HIV Strategy with the National Sexual Health Strategy. GHT represented at the 13th International Conference on HIV in Durban South African which is addressed by Nelson Mandela. "HIV - It's not over" awareness campaign at Manchester's lesbian and gay Mardi Gras weekend. 2001 GHT launched "10 Actions on HIV for the New Parliament" campaign and is the only HIV organisation to brief all parliamentary candidates about HIV. National Sexual Health and HIV Strategy finally launched - George House Trust makes formal contribution to consultation. Annual General Meeting votes to not support people with HIV in seeking to achieve criminal convictions for HIV transmission. A need for further development of more specialised services for people with HIV recognised in the appointment of a new post of Services Manager. "Global Crisis, Global Action" campaign launched to raise awarness of HIV world wide. Service for HIV positive African people started. 2002 2003 Partnership work with Barnardos Health Through Action Project to develop a common set of school holidays activities for children with and affected by HIV. First residential weekend for HIV positive gay men organised jointly with the Lesbian and Gay Foundation. Policy and Publications Coordinator appointed to develop the range of publications produced by GHT. Operation Fundraiser launched – a joint community fundraising initiative with the Lesbian and Gay Foundation. George House Trust becomes a founder member of Europride (later to become Manchester Pride) and organises the closing event, the HIV candlelit vigil, attended by 4,000 people. 2004 1 in 150 campaign launched to highlight the global HIV epidemic. Attendance at the World Aids conference in Bangkok. Shaping the Future conference held at GHT, enabling people to come together to discuss the future of HIV services. Testing, Testing, 1,2,3 campaign launched to encourage more informed choices around HIV testing for gay men. Quarterly Saturday space developed to provide access to the full range of GHT services and peer support outside of working hours. Funding received from the Elton John Aids Foundation for provision of services to gay men. HIV Candlelight vigil closed by Beverley Knight. homepage / page top / print page |
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