1972 – The Campaign for Homosexual Equality (CHE) in Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent had a local Campaign for Homosexual Equality (CHE) group that was part of a national network of CHE groups that met across the UK. The group initially met in members homes and later met in the 141 (One for One) club and The Vine
2010 – The Polari Lounge

In 2010 The LGBT Network successfully secured funding from the Robbie Williams ‘Give it sum’ charity and the Staffordshire Foundation. A proportion of this funding was ring fenced to establish a new Gay and Lesbian drop-in Centre in the City Centre.