Our values
Our work has only been possible because of the partners, supporters, clients and community that have stood together and who share these values.
Collaborative: We believe in working together. We convene diverse conversations; alliances and views with a wide range of partners in the pursuit of equal rights.
Courageous: We pursue progress with courage. We know we will not always please everyone but we are bold in the strategies and tactics that we believe will effect change for LGBTQ+ people.
Diverse: We practice the diversity we preach. Diversity of thought, identity, experience and activism enables us to achieve more impactful outcomes for LGBTQ+ people.
Focused: We cannot, and must not, try to do everything. We support, signpost to, and amplify the work of others.
Pragmatic: We are pragmatic. All of our choices are made through the lens of what will ultimately achieve a positive impact for LGBTQ+ rights.
Service: We hold ourselves to high standards. We believe personal and collective accountability is essential; and strive to serve clients, partners and stakeholders effectively.
There is a place for a new organisation to research on issues of relevance on a professional basis. Such an organisation should not attempt to be a substitute for other organisations campaigning for the rights of LGBTQ+ people in Britain. It should not purport to be the representative of, nor provide leadership for, the LGBTQ+ community. It will be a pragmatic organisation, pursuing a set of specific aims; an executive committee to determine policy and a professional secretariat.
The original founding charter of Stonewall known as The Second Limehouse Convention, 11th September 1988. Now, on display in the Queer Museum of Britain.
