Rainbow Laces
Move with Pride
Everyone should be welcome to move, play and participate.
Belonging changes how we move. When welcome is visible, confidence grows – and movement follows.
Movement can bring huge health, well-being, and social benefits. But for the LGBTQ+ community, there are often barriers that can make it harder to get involved and get moving.
When people don’t feel they belong, they don’t move - and their health and wellbeing suffers, Rainbow Laces exists to change that.
Rainbow laces is a signal that those in the LGBTQ+ community are welcome, that they do belong.
How you can support Rainbow Laces
Rainbow Laces is a visible network of belonging across sport, exercise and everyday movement.
Every mark displayed in an exercise class, workout zone, or sportsground tells LGBTQ+ people “you belong here”.
Whether in a team, a regular at the gym, or just looking to get moving this year, there’s a way to join in.
Move with Pride and help others do the same, make belonging visible wherever you are.
- Move
In the way that feels right for you - walking, running, training, stretching, playing. Movement builds confidence, community and boosts wellbeing.
- Share
Real clips, real stories, shared publicly. Every moment builds visibility and momentum for others to join. If you’re moving with pride, document this on social media and make belonging visible.
Use the hashtags #RainbowLaces #MovewithPride to share what you’re up to.
- Show
Wear the Laces: Buying and wearing the iconic Rainbow Laces is the simplest way to show your support. Plus, check out our full range of merch, including t-shirts, caps and water bottles.
Sign the Pledge: The Proud Pledge helps organisations turn welcome from an intention into a visible signal. Every mark displayed signals to LGBTQ+ people that “you are welcome. you belong here”. Ask your sports team or fitness group to sign up.
