2010 is George House Trust's 25th Birthday!
2010 is George House Trust’s silver jubilee year, because our 25th birthday falls this July. We intend to celebrate and build on our legacy for the next 25 years.
25 years ago the foundations of George House Trust were laid by 6 gay men meeting in the old Gay Centre in Bloom Street, Manchester’s gay village.
George House Trust has kept an eye always on the bigger picture – past the city boundary, past our first focus on gay men, past the year ahead, putting HIV in its wider social and political context, and working out how to reach our vision of the best quality of life for people living with HIV.
Our six founders can be enormously proud that their baby, George House Trust, has thrived and grown, and is now the second oldest surviving UK HIV organisation – Terrence Higgins Trust is a year older. We’ve a strong national reputation for quality, innovation and leadership. And we’re proud of our radical northern roots and no-nonsense attitude to saying what needs to be said, and getting the job done. Please join and support us this year and in the years ahead.
Events
Below is a list of 25th anniversary events, watch this space as lots more will be added throughout the year!
25th Birthday Bash Fundraiser Gala!
Saturday 17th July, Midland Hotel
A night of entertainment and celebration of all that's been achieved by George House Trust through staff, volunteers and supporters over it's 25 year history of providing support, information , advocacy and campaigning for the rights of people living with or affected by HIV.
Paint a Pound
Check out George House Trust's new fundraising campaign, especially for our 25th year.
More info
Previous Events
National HIV Social Care Conference
Tuesday 20th April 2010, Manchester Central Convention Centre
As part of our 25th anniversary celebrations, George House Trust held a one day National HIV Social Care conference ‘Still Living With HIV: Building Together for Tomorrow’
For further information and access to speaker's presentations click here
Destination Unknown - Refugee Week Event
Saturday 12th June, Manchester Museum
As part of Refugee Week, George House Trust invites you to 'Destination Unknown' a thought provoking exhibition of photographs and digital stories on Saturday 12th June at Manchester Museum.
The Exhibition will be open on the 2nd Floor from 11am until 4pm and there will be a panel event with expert speakers at 3pm in the Kanaris Theatre.
Destination Unknown poses the question: Is it inhumane to deport people living with HIV who are on treatment to a country where treatment is not readily available or affordable?