News & Events
Welcome to our latest news section. Stay informed with events, updates, information and reports. Our team is dedicated to bringing you the most relevant information when you need it.
National HIV Testing Week 2026
Every February, National HIV Testing Week shines a light on the importance of knowing your status – but it is more than a campaign, it is an invitation to take control of your health, break stigma and protect our communities....
Festive Opening Times 2024/25
Festive Opening Times 2024/25 Renaissance UK Staff, Volunteers and Council of Management would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very Happy Christmas and a Safe New Year. Message from the Directors of Renaissance UK As we draw closer to the...
LGBTQ+ Futures Report – 2024
LGBTQ+ Futures Report - 2024 Renaissance UK has been the leading charity in Blackpool for LGBTQ+ support services since the late 1990’s. Over the years, funding to support this community has been limited, but through a dedicated team of staff,...
Join the HIV REVOLUTION
Join the HIV REVOLUTION From October 2024, the Healthier Living and HIV Services at HORIZON, will all now be known as one!Introducing REVOLUTION at Renaissance UKRenaissance UK, has delivered focused sexual health responses and harm reduction services, specialising in HIV...
Our Impact Report 2022/23
Our Impact Report 2022/23 See all our charity’s impact throughout 2022/23, featuring all funded projects across Lancashire. View and Download the report here
Festive Opening Times and Support Services Available
The Staff, Volunteers and Council of Management would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very Happy Christmas and a Safe New Year. Message from the Directors of Renaissance UK Christmas is a time...
Blackpool Signs Fast Track Cities – Paris Declaration
Renaissance UK, as one of Blackpool’s dedicated HIV support Services are proud to be part of the ‘Fast-Track-Cities’ network. On the eve of World AIDS Day, the Fast Track Cities declaration was signed by counsellor Jo Farrell and Blackpool Council...
Festive Greetings from Renaissance UK 2022/23
The Staff, Volunteers and Council of Management would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very Happy Christmas and a Safe New Year. Message from the Directors of Renaissance UK This year has been a turning point for REN-UK. We...
World AIDS Day 2022
Taking place on the 1st of December each year. World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died...
New Look M2M Clinic! Now with added PrEP!
M2M is a free & confidential sexual health screening clinic, for Men that have sex with men. Drop in Every Tuesday 5.30pm - 7.30pm at 102 Dickson Road (first Floor), BLACKPOOL, FY1 2BU Delivered in partnership with Blackpool NHS Sexual...
MonkeyPox information for LGBTQ+ venues, promoters, and sex on premises venues
You will have heard recent reports of an outbreak of monkeypox in the UK. Monkeypox can be transmitted through close physical contact (skin-to-skin) – including sex. The current outbreak is being seen especially in gay and bisexual men, with the...
Impact Report 2020/21
Renaissance UK Impact Report 2020/21
National HIV Testing Week 7th February – 13th February 2022
As the local activation partner for HIV Prevention England across Lancashire. We at Renaissance UK support National HIV Testing Week, the flagship annual event from HIV Prevention England, which seeks to promote regular testing among key populations. It aims to...
Festive Greetings from Renaissance UK
The Staff, Volunteers and Council of Management would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very Happy Christmas and a Safe New Year. Message from the chair of the board at Renaissance UKIt's the time of year when we...
Renaissance UK Welcomes Patron, Dan Westwood
“Renaissance UK Welcomes Dan Westwood as Patron of the charity.” Renaissance - UK is a Blackpool based charity, providing support to Multi Disadvantaged adults. The charity has a range of Substance use and Sexual Health services and is a leader...
Renaissance Secures Lancashire Funding
Renaissance UK are delighted to announce we have been successful in securing the ‘Lancashire HIV Support and Prevention Service’ commissioned by Lancashire County Council, with a start date of 1st October 2019 for a period of 3 years to 30th...
October Newsletter
96 Renaissance UK, October News and Information Renaissance UK, A New Dawn For Substance Misuse and Sexual Health Renaissance at Drugline Lancashire Est. 1986 View this email in your browser Welcome, October 2019 Below you will find news from Renaissance UK...
January Newsletter
Welcome, January 2019 Below you will find news from Renaissance for January 2019, across Lancashire, Blackpool & Blackburn with Darwen, as well as information on our roles in the HORIZON Partnership in Blackpool, Healthier Living, Changing Futures, and the Lancashire...
Festive Opening Times 2018/19
Service opening times over the festive period
Seasons Greetings
Renaissance Staff, Volunteers and Council of Management wish you a Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year The Staff, Volunteers and Council of Management would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very Happy Christmas and a...
Newsletter, December 2018
96 *|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Renaissance at Drugline Lancashire Est. 1986 View this email in your browser Welcome, December 2018 Below you will find news from Renaissance for December 2018, across Lancashire, Blackpool & Blackburn with Darwen, as well as information on...
HIV and Finance Column Winter 2018
Chris Morgan Releases the HIV & Finance Unusual Risks Mortgage & Insurance Services Winter 2018 Column Download your copy HERE Unusual_Risks_News_Bulletin_WINTER_2018
Transgender Day Of Remembrance
"You Brought Your Own Light " HORIZON LGB&T and Blackpool Fulfilling Lives, in conjunction with Garth Gratrix at ICW and Sparkle present "You brought your own light" to mark Transgender Day Of Remembrance 2018 Allie Crewe is delighted to...
We are Recruiting!
Employer – Renaissance Lancashire Ltd Job title and ref no – Independent Sexual Violence Advisor/RenISVA005 Post – Full time, 12 month fixed term contract, 37.5 hrs per week Salary – £25,472.00 Funded by Blackpool Public Health - Renaissance has a...
Employment at Renaissance
Funded by Gilead sciences - Renaissance has a vacancy for a Hep C (HCV) community outreach worker For more information please visit our Recruitment page HERE
#Lancashire4Love
Renaissance and HORIZON LGB&T are proud to be involved with #Lancashire4Love #Lancashire4Love is an LGB&T community response to the visit of American Preacher Franklin Graham to Blackpool for the upcoming Festival Of Hope. Many people in our local community will...
AquAid
We at Drugline Lancashire are aware that keeping our staff members hydrated will aid them to perform at their very best throughout the work day. As a result, we decided to invest in watercoolers from AquAid. Our unique relationship with...
Rise in Shigella
There has been a recent rise in cases of Shigella among men who have sex with men. If you’re not sure what Shigella is or how to protect yourself, read on! Shigella is caused by bacteria found in poo (faeces)...
Recruitment – Gender Outreach Worker
Are you passionate about Gender Issues? Would you like to help and support people in the community undergoing gender transition or questioning their gender? Leeds Gender Identity service offers assessment and support to people aged 18 and above with Gender...
