# Event Details - **Event Name**: MertonPlus Annual Assembly & AGM 2025 - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 17 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Mon, 17 Nov, 2025 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: Guest Speaker and Q&A from Leonie Cooper AM. Celebrate the year, elect our new board, and shape the future of LGBTQ+ Merton.About this EventAfter a fantastic year — launching our Breathe+ campaign, hosting dozens of social events, and leading Merton’s first ever Pride — we’re closing 2025 in style.The MertonPlus Annual Assembly is our chance to:reflect on what we’ve built together,celebrate our LGBTQ+ community in Merton,and shape what comes next.This event also includes our Annual General Meeting (AGM), where members elect the MertonPlus Board for 2025–26 and vote on our new charitable constitution.Come for the celebration, stay for the democracy ?️‍?What to expect?Snacks and refreshments (doors open from 7pm, mix and mingle, enjoy the music!)⚖️ Annual General Meeting (AGM) - proceedings will begin 7:30pm✨ Guest Speaker Leonie Cooper AM + Q&AAfter a short break, at 8:30pm we will hear from our local representive in London City Hall. Questions are invited! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/9c522680-bcd9-11f0-b7c6-b927f12f07fb-rimg-w1200-h675-dcd71039-gmir.jpg Leonie Cooper AM (Labour & Co-operative Party) has represented Merton and Wandsworth on the London Assembly since 2016. She currently serves as Chair of the Environment Committee and is also a member of the Housing Committee and Police and Crime Committee.A long-standing supporter of LGBTQ+ initiatives, including MertonPlus, Leonie has consistently championed equality and inclusion throughout her time at City Hall. She has also hosted the London-wide LGBTQ+ Forum to provide a platform for discussion and advocacy.In this session, Leonie will discuss the role of City Hall, particularly in addressing issues facing the LGBTQ+ community in Merton and across London. This is a great opportunity to meet one of your political representatives and to ask questions during the Q&A that will follow.? Board ElectionsStanding for the board is open to members of the local LGBTQ+ community and allies.You only need two nominations (including yourself) to stand.Members will elect the 2025–26 MertonPlus Board:ChairVice-ChairSecretaryTreasurerUp to 11 additional board membersBeing on the MertonPlus board is an amazing way to make real local impact — whether you care most about:health access and equality,Trans rights,tackling hate crime,community safety,building connection and belonging.The time commitment is modest (around four meetings per year — roughly 8 hours total), but the impact is huge.? Pride 2026 Action TeamWe’re also recruiting for the Merton Pride 2026 Action Team (event date: Saturday 5 September 2026).This team leads planning and delivery of Pride — especially across the summer — and you can join even if you’re new to organising.You can stand for the board and join the Pride team if you’d like.? Constitution voteMertonPlus is becoming a charity.Thanks to our huge growth this year, we’re registering as a Charitable Unincorporated Association.At the Annual Assembly on 17 November, members will be asked to adopt a new constitution.Why this mattersMertonPlus is here to make Merton safer, healthier, louder, kinder, and prouder for LGBTQ+ people.If you’ve:come to one of our socials,used Breathe+,marched at Pride in Merton,or just want to help build what comes next……this is for you.You do not need previous committee/board experience. You just need care, energy, and a voice.Who should attendLGBTQ+ people living, working, or studying in MertonAllies and supportersAnyone interested in joining the boardAnyone interested in helping deliver Merton Pride 2026Anyone who wants a say in how MertonPlus is runDocumentsMertonPlus Annual Assembly 2025 AgendaMertonPlus Constitution (2025 Redraft)These will be shared with all registered attendees in advance. Members can send questions or amendment suggestions to info@merton.lgbt.Accessibility & inclusionWe are committed to making this event welcoming and accessible.Full accessibility information (venue access, step-free entry, toilets, quiet space, etc.) will be confirmed and circulated once the venue is finalised.If you have access needs you’d like us to plan for, please email info@merton.lgbt.Get involved / QuestionsInterested in standing for a role, joining the Pride 2026 Action Team, or just want to talk it through before the meeting?? info@merton.lgbtWe’d especially love to hear from:Trans and non-binary residentsQueer people of colourDisabled LGBTQ+ peopleYoung LGBTQ+ people (16+)Anyone who’s never done this before but cares about the boroughTicketsThis event is free to attend, but registration is essential so we can confirm capacity, accessibility needs, and send you:final time,venue details,agenda pack,constitution draft,nomination form.Key datesAnnual Assembly & AGM: Monday 17 November 2025Merton Pride 2026: Saturday 5 September 2026 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mitcham/mertonplus-annual-assembly-and-agm-2025/100001893289011399 - **Event Categories**: lgbt-pride, meetups, nonprofit, business, health-wellness, charities, parties, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fmertonplus-annual-assembly-agm-2025-tickets-1893289011399 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Mitcham - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Vestry Hall, Mitcham - **lat**: 51.4019239 - **long**: -0.1678786 - **full address**: Vestry Hall, Mitcham, United Kingdom ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: MertonPlus (https://allevents.in/org/mertonplus/22493054) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/72b73e7fb9e0b82d075b5db73fdfd6c53695827decfdb00880867967bd5c34f1-rimg-w1200-h1000-dc050606-gmir.png?v=1762630352 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/865a57828712e318eb1daab91468412e36da6e73eb3cf1aedc5e737d2927dcf9-rimg-w400-h400-dc050606-gmir.png?v=1762630351 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Mon, 17 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Vestry Hall, Mitcham, United Kingdom - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 GBP - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** MertonPlus - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** lgbt-pride, meetups, nonprofit, business, health-wellness, charities, parties, entertainment - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about MertonPlus Annual Assembly & AGM 2025 ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "MertonPlus Annual Assembly & AGM 2025", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/72b73e7fb9e0b82d075b5db73fdfd6c53695827decfdb00880867967bd5c34f1-rimg-w1200-h1000-dc050606-gmir.png?v=1762630352", "startDate": "2025-11-17", "endDate": "2025-11-17", "url": "https://allevents.in/mitcham/mertonplus-annual-assembly-and-agm-2025/100001893289011399", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Vestry Hall, Mitcham", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "336 London Road", "postalCode": "CR4 3UD", "addressLocality": "Mitcham", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.4019239", "longitude": "-0.1678786" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Guest Speaker and Q&A from Leonie Cooper AM. 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