Written: March 2023
Due for review: February 2024
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“Queer Muslims of Manchester (QMOM) is a volunteer-led community social group based in Manchester. We provide a safe space for Muslims who identify as LGBTQ+, aged 18 and over.
We do not promote or affiliate with any specific religious/cultural school of thought, but promote individual thought and reflection.”
QMOM is committed to ensuring the safety of individuals and the group as a whole. QMOM is for people aged 18 and over, and given the nature of the group, has a responsibility to safeguard vulnerable adults (Care Act, 2014). QMOM is committed to listening to individuals, signposting to appropriate support and/or making a referral with consent of an individual where appropriate.
QMOM does not take responsibility for actions taken by attendees, before the official QMOM event, and after the official QMOM event has ended.
QMOM will clearly mark the end of each official event. If you have any concerns about issues that have arisen during an official QMOM event, we encourage and welcome you to speak confidentially with the organisers of the event or a member of the QMOM team.
Emergency/Useful Numbers
Ambulance, Fire, Police : 999 (or 101 if a non emergency such as reporting a hate crime or if a non life threatening medical need)
Manchester Safeguarding Adults Contact Centre
(If you are concerned about the safety or welfare of a child or of suspected abuse or neglect of an adult and the situation does not require an emergency you can report concerns here.
Telephone: 0161 234 5001 (open 24 hours a day, seven days a week)
Email: mcsreply@manchester.gov.uk
Text: 07860 003160
LGBT Foundation Helpline
Manchester based helpline for LGBT people
0345 3 30 30 30, Monday to Friday between 10am and 6pm.
helpline@lgbt.foundation
Samaritans
Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide throughout the UK
(24 hours, 7 days a week) 116 123 (free call)
and 0161 236 8000 (local charges apply)
Manchester Safeguarding team Contact Centre
0161 234 5001 (24 hours line) mcsreply@manchester.gov.uk
NSPCC
0808 800 5000 Monday to Friday 8am – 10pm or 9am – 6pm at the weekends
Childline
Information to give to 18s and under for help and support https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/contacting-childline/
Albert Kennedy Trust
LGBTQ Young people 18-25 who’re homeless/ at risk of homelessness
0161 228 3308 https://www.akt.org.uk/contact
The Proud Trust
Manchester based LGBT youth support, youth groups and wider support for LGBTQ young people under 25
0161 660 3347 https://www.theproudtrust.org/