From Terrence Higgins Trust, Chief Executive, Richard Angell

 Dear GPN members and supporters,

 

Thank you for inviting me to join your regular meeting. For those who were able to make it, thank you for listening to me and asking so many kind questions. For those who were unable to make it, I hope I meet you at an event soon. It is great that support for people living with HIV is such a high priority for you.

 

As I said, we are at a unique time in the epidemic. We have all the tools necessary to end new HIV cases. It is a government goal to do it by 2030. If we deploy all of these tools, we can be the first country in the world to end the HIV epidemic and be the first virus we have stopped in its tracks without a vaccine or a cure. It falls to all of us to make it happen – we cannot fail.

 

Even if we do end the epidemic, people will live with HIV for much longer. As the first HIV charity, we are determined to be here until the last person living with HIV needs us. Can you help us achieve that aim?

 

If you don’t already support us or would like to get more involved, here are three suggestions of ways you could make a difference:

 

• Set up a regular gift. This is easily done here.
• Visit our charity shop Boutique in Pimlico. Let me know if you are in retail, or know someone that is, and can help us have ongoing stock.
• Come to our premier event: the Terrence Higgins Trust Auction at Christie’s is an amazing event. Tickets are just £100.

 

Finally, if your company or a business you know is keen to collaborate, please get in touch with our partnership team: corporate@tht.org.uk.

 

Thank you again for being so generous with your time. I had a really enjoyable evening and appreciated the kindness from everyone involved.

 

Please do not hesitate to get in touch on 07066161444, richard.angell@tht.org.uk or Linkedin.

 

Best wishes,

 

P.S. If none of the aforementioned ways to support Terrence Higgins Trust appeal, maybe you could get up a weekly ticket with the Rainbow Lottery – we receive 50p from every £1 you spend and every week you could win £25k.

 

Richard Angell (he/him)
Chief Executive
Terrence Higgins Trust
 

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Trustees needed for Impactful Lives

Dear Members,

Please find below an email from Andrew Waite, member and regular attendee of GPN with his husband Alexandre.

Details:

The details are at the bottom of our website page (scroll to the bottom):

https://il-org.uk

Hi Jean-Francois,

 I wonder if you could spread the love?

We are recruiting for new Trustees for the charity (details attached).

It was sent a to a general organisation and of course, there were no LGBTQ+ applying from there.

Extending recruitment dates…

 As we only want people with lived experience, this seems a good place to advertise.

There are three different functions although we may not want all three to start at the same time.

 Appreciate your help, as ever.

 Kind regards,

 Andrew Waite                                                                                   

Chair of Trustees                                                                              

Impactful Lives (Charity No. 1203136)                                    

Registered Charity Number: 1203136

 

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Highlight of our member: Darren Murphy, Tony Selimi and Steve Nallon

 DARREN MURPHY: WRITER / DIRECTOR

Darren is a multi-talented actor, writer, producer, and director. He recently gained recognition for his debut short film Blueberry Smoothie, winning awards at various festivals and premiering at the London Independent Film Festival. 

In 2014, Darren founded his production company, Making Productions, which focuses on showcasing diverse talent in the performing arts. With Making Productions, he has produced 24 plays, musicals, and operas, including a nominated Olivier Award production. Darren is now seeking funding to produce his next two shorts, Shift and Glitch, which tackle environmental and relationship themes respectively. 

Glitch has already received positive feedback and awards, and both films will be submitted to BAFTA and Academy Award-qualifying festivals. 

Learn more about Darren and his production company at www.makingproductions.com.

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Tony J. Selimi 

Tony J. Selimi is a celebrated author, transformational life coach, and dedicated business strategist with profound expertise in human behaviour and maximising human potential. With over 25 years of personal growth and professional skill development, Tony has facilitated countless individuals and corporations to attain their loftiest aspirations.

A revered speaker, Tony is known for his potent ability to motivate and invigorate people and organisations to actualise their full potential. He has penned several influential books, including ‘A Path to Wisdom’, ‘#Loneliness’, 'The Unfakeable Code®', and ‘A Path to Excellence’, with two more within the pipeline.

His innovative coaching programs and workshops assist individuals and organisations in surmounting hurdles, solving issues, and attaining success in the personal, relationship, professional, educational, and social spheres. As a frequent guest on globally recognised platforms like BBC, SKY, ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX, Tony reaches an audience of over 100 million globally.

Website: https://tonyselimi.com

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~~~

Steve Nallon

Steve Nallon has had many jobs. Actor. Puppeteer. Radio presenter. University lecturer. Comedian. And now – at 62 – novelist. Steve came to talk to us about transferable skills last in August 2023. 

His book, "The time that never was" is a fantasy that may make you laugh and think. 

www.swidgers.com

www.nallon.com

Twitter @SteveNallon

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