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OTHER PARTY ORGANISATIONS

Associated Organisations

The groups listed below possess Associated Organisation status within the Liberal Democrats. This gives them certain rights, such as consultation over policy papers, as defined within the Federal Party's Constitution.

Specified Associated Organisations (SAOs)

The party also has several Specified Associated Organisations:

There are also bodies for special interest groups:

Chinese Liberal Democrats

The Chinese Liberal Democrats exist to create a bridge between the UK Chinese community and the Liberal Democrats.

Chair: Linda Chung

See our website and contact us at info@chineselibdems.org.uk.

EARS (Election Agents Record System)

EARS is the party's election database system and is run for the Liberal Democrats by Datatrans Ltd, who also produce casework and membership management software. Find out more at EARS online.

History Group

If you would like to find out more about the party's history, visit the History Group's website.

Liberal Democrats in Business

The Liberal Democrat Business Forum work with businesses nationwide to keep them in touch with the policies and activities of the Liberal Democrats. Their website is here.

Liberal Democrat Group at the LGA

The Lib Dem Group on the Local Government Association have their website here.

Liberal Democrat Lawyers

An association of legal professionals, university teachers and law students, which contributes to the Party through working parties on policy and law reform. It briefs elected Members and Councillors, and publishes "The Legal Democrat" magazine and newsletter. Find out more here.

Liberal Democrat Young Professionals Network (LDYPN)

Events and social activities for young professionals. Find out more here.

Peel Group

The Peel Group, in its own words, "has been formed by Liberal Democrats who believe that attracting new members and voters, who might have thought of themselves as moderate Conservatives, is vital to the electoral interests of the party." Their website is here.



Associated Organisations

DAGGER

Joan Davies
Russell Lodge
Parkend, Lydney
Gloucestershire
GL15 4HS

Tel: 01594 562 617
Email: johan.parkend@ukonline.co.uk

Whatever electoral system is chosen for Westminster, DAGGER will continue to campaign for the qualities and benefits of the Single Transferable Vote. DAGGER promotes STV for all future elections through Supervote News, pamphlets, addressing public meetings and having a presence at Conference. DAGGER welcomes individual Liberal Democrats and Constituency Parties to join the network of STV reformists by affiliating to DAGGER and becoming an active part of the network.

GREEN LIBERAL DEMOCRATS & SCOTTISH GREEN LIBERAL DEMOCRATS

Cllr Adam Carew (Chairman)
Weald House
Forest Road
Whitehill
GU35 9BA

Email: info@greenlibdems.org.uk
Web: www.green.libdems.org.uk

The Green Liberal Democrats campaign within the Party to put the green perspective at the heart of all of our policies. They produce a quarterly political journal, Challenge, and maintain a high profile within the party, especially at Conference. They also maintain links with and work with a number of green campaign groups outside the Party in order to influence the wider debate on green politics.

LIBERAL DEMOCRAT CHRISTIAN FORUM

Debbie Enever (LDCF Organiser)
Liberal Democrat Christian Forum
4 Cowley Street
London
SW1P 3NB

Tel: 020 7227 1224
Fax: 020 7799 2170
Email: ldcf@libdems.org.uk
Web: www.ldcf.net

A multi-denomination Christian organisation, whose members share the Liberal Democrat ideal and aspiration, LDCF seeks to support its members through prayer and fellowship. They organise a full programme of activities at Party Conference and also publish a quarterly newsletter. They have produced a briefing for Christians for the local elections - please contact Debbie in the LDCF office if you would like a copy.

LIBERAL DEMOCRAT DISABILITY ASSOCIATION (LDDA)

LDDA works within the party to raise both understanding of disability and awareness of what disability is.  It aims to ensure that disability is not thought about as an after thought, but rather with everything else. Anyone can join. The LDDA website is here.

For further information, please contact:

Gemma Roulston (Membership Secretary & Vice-Chair),
98 Colesmead Road,
Redhill,
RH1 2EQ

Tel 01737 277607
Email: gemmaroulston@uwclub.net

LIBERAL DEMOCRAT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

The LDEA is a network for party members who are interested in any phase of education.  For more information go to the LDEA website.

LIBERAL DEMOCRAT EUROPEAN GROUP

Phil Bennion (Chair)
Haunton Manor Farm
Haunton
Tamworth
B79 9HN

Tel. (+44) (0)1827 373 274
Email:  chair@ldeg.org.uk
Web: www.ldeg.org

LDEG is the forum for Party members who are committed to both closer integration and expansion of the EU. They provide newsletters, seminars, major fringe meetings at Conference and visits to European institutions. To influence this policy area, join as an individual or a constituency member.

LIBERAL DEMOCRAT FRIENDS OF ISRAEL

President    Rt Hon Alan Beith MP
Chair Cllr Monroe Palmer OBE
Vice Chair Gavin Stollar

Contact:

LDFI
31 The Vale
London
NW11 8SE
Tel. 020 8455 5140
Email: monroe@ldfi.org.uk
Web: www.ldfi.org.uk

The Liberal Democrat Friends of Israel (LDFI) works within the Party to influence and inform on matters relating to Israel and on matters affecting the Jewish Community in the UK. We support a 'two-State' solution between Israelis and Palestinians, with security for The State of Israel and an economically viable State for the Palestinians. We work for Peace in the Region and diplomatic relations between Israel and all Nations.

LIBERAL DEMOCRAT FRIENDS OF KASHMIR (LDFK)

President    Liz Lynne MEP
Chairman Qassim Afzal MA
Secretary Cllr Ben Jephcott

Contact:

LDFK
ABI House
339 Cheetham Hill Road
Manchester M8 0SN
Tel. 0161 205 2885
Mobile: 07956 87 30 46
Email: qassim.afzal@ntlworld.com
LIBERAL DEMOCRAT FRIENDS OF PAKISTAN

President    Simon Hughes MP
Chairman Qassim Afzal MA
Secretary Cllr Ben Jephcott

Contact:

LDFP
ABI House
339 Cheetham Hill Road
Manchester M8 0SN
Tel. 0161 205 2885
Mobile: 07956 87 30 46
Email: qassim.afzal@ntlworld.com

LIBERAL DEMOCRAT FRIENDS OF PALESTINE

President Lord Steel of Aikwood
Acting Chair    Colin Breed MP
Secretary Cllr Trevor Cope

Contact:
Hon Secretary
67 Winston Road
Exmouth, Devon
EX8 4LR
e-mail: info@ldfp.eu
web site: www.ldfp.eu

The Liberal Democrat Friends of Palestine campaigns within the Party and externally to seek to influence Party and Government policy to help achieve a Palestinian nation in accordance with international law, UN Resolutions and EU and Quartet decisions, on territory occupied since 1967.  We support all groups and organisations that seek a lasting, just and fair peace between Israel and Palestine in accordance with international humanitarian law, and based on the three key liberal democratic principles of freedom of speech, freedom of movement and freedom to dissent.

LIBERAL DEMOCRAT HUMANIST AND SECULARIST GROUP

Click here.

LIBERAL DEMOCRATS ONLINE (LDO)

Alan Window (Chair)
Tel 07711 580552
Email alanwindow@hotmail.com

If you are interested in Internet-related policy issues, or the use of e-lists on the party's e-list server and the Internet for campaigning, visit LDO's website Liberal Democrats Online. If you are interested in joining LDO you can join online. Annual membership £5 unwaged £1.

Join LDO Public news e-list by sending a blank email ld-ldopublicnews-l-subscribe-request@lists.libdems.org.uk.
Come and join our fringe meetings at Conference and visit our exhibition stands.

LIBERAL DEMOCRATS FOR PEACE & SECURITY

David Grace (Chair)
Newlands,
68 Furnham Road,
Chard,
Somerset
TA20 1AP

Telephone +44(0)1460-67368
Mobile +44(0)7737-982925
Email: Grace@insideeurope.fsnet.co.uk

The Lib Dems for Peace & Security work to co-ordinate, inform and develop constructive initiatives across a broad range of issues related to the promotion of peace, security, armament controls and disarmament. Mailings include information, contacts, campaign news and updates. Come and join our fringe meetings at Conference and visit our exhibition stands. Annual membership £10.

LIBERAL INTERNATIONAL BRITISH GROUP

54 St Botolphs Road
Sevenoaks
TN13 3AG
United Kingdom

Phone: (+44) 79 4155 3859
Email: info@libg.org.uk
Website: www.libg.org.uk

The British Group of Liberal International publicises the work of Liberal International, arranges overseas visits, provides hospitality for visiting liberals and keeps Liberal Democrats informed of liberal activities world-wide. It also arranges meetings and seminars, produces regular newsletters and raises funds for LI's work. The British Group is represented at Congresses and Executive meetings of the LI.


 
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