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New LGBT Service to launch in Walsall

POSTED: Sat 20 February 2010

WAASP (Women Against Anti-social Persecution) have announced that they have successfully bid for £9,977 funding from the National Lottery ‘Awards For All’ scheme.

The money will launch the Pink Pyramid project, which will provide a new service for the LGBT community in Walsall, including social support, networking and campaigning.

WAASP aims to eliminate discrimination, promote equal opportunity and improve health and wellbeing of the LGBT community in Walsall. Anyone wishing to find out more can contact WAASP on 07921 724 610 or 07561 446 596, or log onto www.waasp.co.uk

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