The Lesbian & Gay Foundation (LGF) is the UK's largest lesbian, gay and bisexual health and community charity. Based in Manchester, LGF is a nationally significant organisation providing services and activities throughout Greater Manchester and the North West of England working towards real, long-term improvements in the health and quality of life for lesbians, gay men and bisexual people. Among it’s many services are:

• Telephone Helpline (automated 24 hours, staffed between 6pm-10pm daily) and e-mail advice service.
• Face to face counseling and holistic therapies
• Social and support groups
• Health campaigns.
• outnorthwest community magazine;
• Condom and lube distribution scheme (gay and bi men)
• Sexual health resources and outreach clinic
• A large distribution network
• Ongoing research projects
• LGB Library and Archive