YORK LGBT FORUM
OUR TRUSTEES
In addition to our Committee we have a Board of Trustees who oversee governance
IAN HOLDSWORTH
TRUSTEE
PRONOUNS : THEY / THEM
Though Ian has not been out long, they have firmly established themselves as part of the LGBT community both here in York as Co-Chair of the Forum, and in Leeds where they are also Co-Chair of the University of Leeds LGBT+ Staff Network.
Ian is passionate about LGBT matters and is a fluent Polari speaker as well as being the current reigning LGBT Mastermind Champion of York.
Jake Furby
TRUSTEE
PRONOUNS : THEY / THEM
Jake has been with the York LGBT Forum since 2009. They were a founding trustee of the charity, stepped down to become a freelance worker and then became a trustee again in 2021. Their interest is mostly in community building, creating a queer economy and supporting people in the community who need help.
In addition, Jake has helped to set up 3 equality charities in York: York LGBT Forum, York Pride and York LGBT History Month. They have also set up projects in Mental Health Peer Support, and offer support to Asylum Seekers and Refugees. They helped York to become a Human Rights City.
They have a BA (Hons) Counselling Studies Degree from York St John University and is currently undertaking a PhD in Social Justice. Jake is currently working for York St John University as their Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor.
Annis Cordy
TRUSTEE
PRONOUNS : Her/ She
Kris Barnfield-Guest
TRUSTEE
PRONOUNS : He/ Him
Chris Bailey-Munt
TRUSTEE
PRONOUNS : He/ Him