GHT News

Take Part In Service User Survey

posted: 22/02/2010

We need your views! Please take part in our George House Trust annual service user survey.

It is really important for us to find out your views on the services that you have received from us in the last 12 months. We will use this information to develop and improve our services in the future. The closing date is the 6th April 2010.

The survey should only take 10 - 15 minutes. You will have plenty of space to make any additional comments you wish.

£20 Shopping Vouchers

As an incentive to fill in the survey we are offering 5 prizes of £20 high street shopping vouchers. The winners will be drawn at random from completed entries. To be eligible for the vouchers we will need your telephone number on the form. You complete the survey completely anonymously and if you choose to give us your phone for the proze draw we won't use this to identify you or link you with the answers.

This is the first time that we have used an online user survey. If you need a computer to complete the survey you can use the computers for free in reception at George House Trust.

Paper Preferred?

If you would prefer to fill in a paper survey then please contact Lynda Shentall Director of Services on 0161 274 4499 

Thank you for taking the time to fill in the survey!

HIV Social Care Conference

posted: 28/01/2010

As part of our 25th celebrations we will be holding a one day national HIV Social Care Conference.

25 years ago George House Trust sprang out of outrageous stigma and discrimination to fight for respect and rights of people living with HIV.

Once again we look ahead – building tomorrow’s future for people living with HIV.

Tuesday 20th April 2010, Manchester Central Convention Complex

Click here for more details and to book your place.

Chief Executive Appointed

posted: 19/01/2010

George House Trust is pleased to announce that Rosie Robinson will be joining us as our new Chief Executive.
 

Rosie comes direct from her role as Director of Leeds Womens Aid, where she transformed the charity over a 9 year period, by developing ground-breaking services to deal with domestic violence, child abuse, sexual exploitation, asylum and human trafficking.

Throughout her career, Rosie has worked alongside a diverse range of people to ensure that their voices are heard, their needs are properly met and their human rights aren’t violated.

Jim Vann, Chair of Trustees at George House Trust, said “We are extremely pleased that Rosie will be joining us as our new Chief Executive.

In 2010 George House Trust will be celebrating its 25th year, and we are confident that Rosie will lead us successfully through this exciting period and ensure that we continue to provide high quality services to people living with HIV in the North West.”
 

Rosie Robinson, newly appointed Chief Executive, said “George House Trust is an exceptional charity with a passion for putting its diverse service users at the centre of all it does. It is an honour to be invited to lead George House Trust at such an exciting time in its development and history.”
 

Rosie will take up her post full time from mid April 2010.
 

Great Manchester Run Team GHT Sign-Up

posted: 14/01/2010

Signing up to run with Team GHT at the Great Manchester Run is now open. We are very pleased to have 150 places for George House Trust runners at this year's Great Manchester 10km Run on Sunday May 16th 2010.
 

Run with us for our 25th anniversary
We want a big turnout of runners and sponsor supporters this year as 2010 is our 25th anniversary. Sponsor money is gives us vital support for providing quality services to people living with HIV in North West England.
 

Let’s top last year’s £11,000 – target £15,000
Sponsors and team GHT runners last year raised a fantastic £11,000 and our target is £15,000 this year. So please join Team GHT and support us in this very special year!

What we offer everyone in Team GHT:

• Team GHT running vest (special this year for our 25th!)
• Free after run massage from our friends at the Active Health Group
• Training support from Manchester FrontRunners
• Safe bag and clothes storage at the Manchester Convention Centre (GMEX)
• After run party at a city centre venue, including a free buffet

Team GHT Places are open to all runners, including people wanting to run with Team GHT for their first time.
 

Book your place now
To book one of our 150 running places please send a cheque for £34.00, payable to George House Trust.
Please write your details - name, email address, telephone number and postal address on an attached piece of paper, or on the back of the cheque.
 

Send your cheque and details to:
 

GMR 2009, Christy Lau, George House Trust, 77 Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FX
 

The £34.00 pays Great Manchester Run’s charges for registering you.
We can refund this later, if you wish, once we have received at least £150 in sponsorship for you. However to maximise the money we raise, we hope you will meet this cost yourself.
 

Some free places
There are a limited number of free places for people who are cannot afford the £34 entry fee.
If you need a free place, please contact Katherine before 28 February. 0161 274 4499 or email Katherine katherine@ght.org.uk We will pull free place names out of a hat and tell you whether or not we can offer a free place in the run.
 

Already signed up with Great Manchester Run?
If you have already got a place on the Run through the Great Manchester Run online registration page (too late now to try except for chances in their ballot) and want to run with Team GHT, please call Katherine or email her with your details 0161 274 4499 or email Katherine katherine@ght.org.uk. We will keep you informed about sponsorship arrangements and arrangements we are making for Team GHT runners.

We look forward to meeting everyone again for another fantastic day!

In the meantime, check out photographs of Team GHT at last year's Great Manchester Run on Flickr
 

3 Jobs at George House Trust

posted: 11/01/2010

We have three full time job vacancies at George House Trust. We are looking for an Adviser, a Finance and Facilities Organiser, and an Office Administrator. The closing date for all three jobs is 12 noon on Friday 29 January.
 

The Adviser will be part of our services team and responsible for providing advice, advocacy and support for people living with HIV according to their needs. They will take the lead on supporting people from African communities and for coordinating a fortnightly African group, including activities for African men. We want someone with experience of working with people with complex needs, for example relating to asylum and immigration, and a confident advocate who is committed to tackling stigma and discrimination on a daily basis.

The Finance and Facilities Organiser will join our operations team and look after the day-to-day administration of our finances and facilities. This involves a wide variety of financial tasks, including accounts payable, bank reconciliations, credit control, petty cash and donations management, and experience with Sage is desirable. The person will also help manage our buildings and facilities, including health and safety, contracts and IT.

The Office Administrator will provide general administrative support for both the HIV services and operations teams. This will involve coordinating office supplies, filing, data entry, answering the telephone and updating information in our contact databases. They will also be responsible for hiring out our training room by taking bookings and providing a quality service. We are looking for someone with experience of office computer systems, excellent customer service skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
 

Closing date for applications the three jobs is 12 noon on Friday 29th January 2010. The interview dates vary with the jobs.
 

All three jobs require an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.
 

Full details of each job, including hours and pay, and the application packs can be downloaded here , or telephone us on 0161 274 4499 for a job pack to be posted to you.
 

George House Trust works alongside 2,500 men, women and children living with or affected by HIV in North West England from our base close to the city centre of Manchester.

People living with HIV face a range of issues including stigma, discrimination, poor health, poverty, employment and immigration issues.

Through the delivery of innovative services, and influencing regional and national policy, we are able to support people to tackle these issues and achieve a better quality of life.
 

2010 is our 25th year.

No agency enquiries please.