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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 ] 2005 GHT celebrates its 20 year anniversary, and launches the 20.05 Time for Action campaign. Refurbishment of 77 Ardwick Green North premises to include a designated reception and improved staff areas. 3 year funding awarded by the Big Lottery Fund for work with African communities. Appointment of a full time volunteer coordinator supported by 3 years of funding from Volunteering England. Launch of newly diagnosed packs available in clinics across the North West. Gregory’s Place opened its doors as the first purpose-designed centre for families affected by HIV. Relaunch of quarterly ‘Insight’ magazine with a new format and redesign. 2006 Pride+ campaign launched – Positively part of Pride. Increase in adviser team with the appointment of 2 new service advisers. Funding obtained from the Refugee Integration Challenge Fund to provide support to HIV positive refugees and their families. Pride Sports launches the Positively Healthy initiative working with GHT to promote exercise and physical activities to positive gay men. New regular advice sessions started at North Manchester General Hospital, Manchester Royal Infirmary and Salford Goodman Centre 2007 GHT stages a national exhibition of the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt, attended by over 800 people. HIV “No Shame, No Blame, No Crime” campaign launched at the annual Manchester Pride weekend. Investing in Volunteers kite mark awarded. GHT hosts a regional conference as part of the UKC’s Positive Action Conference. 2008 Saturday space is relaunched as a monthly service. 3 year funding obtained from the Henry Smith Foundation for work with families. Funding awarded by the Equality and Human Rights Commission to develop a positive speakers programme. GHT Service Monitoring and Review Team assist provide service user consultation on a number of issues for Manchester Primary Care Trust. homepage / page top / print page |
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