Stonewall Annual Report 2024/25

As has been widely reported, the last few years have been extremely challenging for the charity sector, and many are feeling the impact of a tough economic climate. These challenges have been further compounded for the LGBTQ+ sector when many in the community are feeling increasingly under threat, and clear powerful advocacy and engagement is more necessary than ever.

Our recently published Annual Report, reflecting the months up until the end of March 2025, shows the underlying deficit that Stonewall has had in recent years. We took action to address this towards the end of 2024, after the appointment of a new CEO, undergoing a period of change and transformation which resulted in the publication of a new strategy, set of values and visual identity focused on future proofing the organisation. In addition, we launched Proud Employers our workplace inclusion programming. This work is now leading to a stronger financial position in the first nine months of the 2026 financial year.

The UK used to be a world leader in LGBTQ+ rights. Sadly, that is no longer the case. Whilst as a community we continue to enjoy progress that must be celebrated, the UK and wider world is changing. Globally, the LGBTQ+ movement, along with a whole range of other social justice and human rights issues, is experiencing a period of significant turbulence, with rights and freedoms being contested – particularly for the trans and non-binary communities. There have been significant reductions, in the UK and around the world, in funding for the movement.

Stonewall’s history of convening, collaborating and leading has enabled us to create deep lasting legal and cultural change over the past 35+ years and through our newly launched strategy we are determined to keep doing so until all LGBTQ+ people can live free from discrimination and prejudice.

We are grateful for everyone who has donated to demonstrate their continued support for our work and our vision for the years ahead. If you can, please support our work or other LGBTQ+ charities as we continue pushing for progress for our diverse community.