Councillors at the full Reading Borough Council meeting unanimously backed a motion to give the ‘Support U’ initiative assistance with accommodation and £10,000 in start-up funding for a support centre that will become the hub for the LGBT community, providing various services to at no cost.
The focus of the Support Centre will be to offer advice, support and guidance on LGBT issues to those that need it.
Support U is a registered charity promoting equality and diversity in the Reading area, with a specific focus on the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community. Their aims are to advance education and eliminate discrimination for the benefit of the public by:
• Raising awareness in issues involving discrimination.
• Developing an environment in favour of equality.
• Provide information, advice and support to the public.
Support U advocates for social inclusion by:
• Providing social activities for the public.
• Actively seeking opportunities to develop social inclusion.
Support UWhen Diversity Matters... Support U is a charity in Reading that will be looking to open a community/advice centre in Reading, to offer services to the general public to promote acceptance of diversity.
Support U is a new charity in Reading and the surround areas, that will provide a community hub for LGBT Charities.
With this centre, we will be looking to strengthen the LGBT services for the general public and provide that all important connection that Reading currently does not have. We will be looking to promote acceptance of diversity in the wider community.If you would like to get involved, please email support@supportu.org.uk
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