Engaging the LGBTQIA+ Community in Manchester

1. Co-Creation and Collaboration: We will work closely with LGBTQIA+ individuals, organisations, and community groups to co-create our programs, events, and initiatives. By involving the community in the decision-making process, we ensure that our offerings are relevant, responsive, and impactful.
    

2. Ongoing Consultation and Feedback: We will establish regular channels for community consultation, such as focus groups, surveys, and open forums, to gather insights and feedback on our services. This continuous dialogue will allow us to adapt and improve our offerings based on the community's changing needs and preferences.
    

3. Diverse Representation: We will strive to involve a diverse range of LGBTQIA+ voices in our engagement efforts, including individuals from different age groups, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and intersectional identities. This inclusive approach ensures that our services reflect the diversity of Manchester's LGBTQIA+ community.
    

4. Partnership and Collaboration: We will actively seek partnerships and collaborations with local LGBTQIA+ organisations, charities, and community groups to amplify our impact and reach. By working together, we can leverage our collective resources and expertise to better serve the community.
    

5. Transparency and Accountability: We will maintain open and transparent communication with the community about our engagement efforts, regularly reporting on our progress, challenges, and outcomes. We will also establish clear mechanisms for community members to hold us accountable and provide input on our performance.
    

To ensure that our community engagement efforts are effective and aligned with our mission, we will adopt the Community Hubs Performance Management Framework. This framework provides a set of outcomes, indicators, and measures to evaluate the success and impact of our community hub. Some key outcomes and indicators include:
 

• Strong links with the local community, with members able to influence our operation and decision-making processes

• Embracing diversity, working to improve community cohesion and reduce inequalities

• Providing space and support to smaller local groups

• Contributing to the Voluntary and Community Sector Strategy Action Plan

• Creating a culture of learning, improvement, and collaboration
   

By incorporating this framework into our operations and regularly assessing our performance against these outcomes and indicators, we will ensure that Hadrian's Lover remains accountable, responsive to community needs, and committed to continuous improvement.
 

Our community engagement efforts will be woven throughout our operations, from the design of our physical space to the development of our programs and services. Some specific initiatives include:
 

• Establishing a Community Advisory Board with diverse LGBTQIA+ representation to guide our strategic direction and provide ongoing input
   

• Hosting regular community events and forums to share updates, gather feedback, and foster dialogue
   

• Providing opportunities for community members to volunteer and contribute their skills and expertise to our initiatives
   

• Collaborating with local LGBTQIA+ artists, performers, and creatives to showcase their work and talents within our hub
   

• Partnering with LGBTQIA+ youth groups and organisations to design tailored programs and support services for young people