International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia 2025
Celebrating the Power of Communities – 17 May 2025
At MSV, we stand proudly with the LGBTQ+ community – on IDAHOBIT and every day.
This year’s theme, The Power of Communities, is a celebration of the support networks, friendships and shared spaces that help LGBTQ+ people feel safe, valued, and connected.
We’re committed to creating inclusive neighbourhoods where everyone can thrive. We’d also like to take this opportunity to reassure customers that MSV remains a committed advocate and ally to trans people, and to inclusion for all.
Following the recent Supreme Court ruling in April 2025, the situation regarding single-sex spaces has not changed here at MSV. We believe everyone should feel safe and respected in our communities and shared spaces. We ask everyone to continue acting with care, kindness, and respect – and to stand with us in making our spaces welcoming for all.
Below we share some local and national events, support services, and resources to mark IDAHOBIT 2025 and support our trans and LGBTQ+ customers, and colleagues.
🌈 What’s On
🎭 Pride in Trafford 2025
A brilliant festival of LGBTQ+ arts, culture and community – with performances, workshops and family-friendly activities running all week.
📍 Waterside Arts, Sale 🗓️ Coincides with IDAHOBIT
🔗 View the full programme
Stockport Market Place on 1st June - All welcome!
🤓 Building Equality – IDAHOBIT Quiz
Celebrate diversity and inclusion with this fun and educational quiz, hosted by Building Equality.
🔗 Find a quiz near you
🎉 Happy Valley Pride – LGBTQIA+
Wellbeing Fête An afternoon of creative queer explorations of wellbeing and addiction – including stalls, drag, games, poetry, and more.
📍 Hope Chapel, Hebden Bridge
🗓️ 17 May 2025
🔗 Event details
📰 GM LGBTQIA+ Community Network Newsletter
Keep up to date with local LGBTQIA+ news, resources and events across Greater Manchester.
🔗 Read the newsletter
🏳️⚧️ Support and Resources
- LGBT Foundation (Manchester-based)
Support services, groups, helpline, and resources for all LGBTQ+ people.
🔗 www.lgbt.foundation - Switchboard
Confidential helpline for anyone who wants to talk about sexuality, gender identity or emotional wellbeing.
📞 0300 330 0630
🔗 www.switchboard.lgbt - Mermaids
Support for transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people and their families.
🔗 www.mermaidsuk.org.uk - Galop
Emotional and practical support for LGBTQ+ people experiencing abuse or violence.
🔗 www.galop.org.uk - MindOut
LGBTQ+ mental health charity offering counselling, peer support, and advice.
🔗 www.mindout.org.uk
Whether you’re attending an event, checking in on a friend, sharing a resource, or learning more about LGBTQ+ issues – every action matters.
🌈 Rainbow Roofs – MSV’s LGBTQ+ Customer Forum
Rainbow Roofs is a safe and supportive space for LGBTQ+ residents and allies to connect, share experiences, and shape services at MSV.
🔗 Find out more and join Rainbow Roofs
No one should have to face discrimination or abuse because of who they are. MSV is a recognised Hate Crime Reporting Centre. 
