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Being gay is not solely a sexual identity but can be part of a vibrant culture that has helped shape wider society. Gay men have always contributed to commerce, the law, culture, and sport, even if for many decades they were not able to be publicly open about their identity

Up until the year 2000, LGBTQ+ people were banned from the British military. People were criminalised, imprisoned, dismissed, and often stripped of their medals. The ban had a devastating impact on many people who simply wanted to serve their country. 

Stonewall campaigned to end this discrimination and lift the ban, leading

Hope and Progress on World AIDS Day 

World AIDS Day is held every year on 1 December, and is a global movement to unite people in the fight against HIV and AIDS.  

Since the beginning of the epidemic, an estimated 44.1 million people have died from HIV-related illnesses. Because sexual orientation has

People spend a third of their lives at work. It should be a place where everyone can succeed but, this isn’t the case for many people in the LGBTQ+ community.  

Ensuring that employees, customers and clients feel valued and respected by organisations is vital, not just for individuals but also for

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Everyone, no matter their sexuality or gender identity, should have the opportunity to start a family, if they wish to.  

However, there are often additional hurdles for members of the LGBTQ+ community when it comes to starting a family whether because of prejudice; or additional financial barriers. 

One in four LGBTQ+ couples

In 2001, a landmark moment for equality took place in the UK. The Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act came into effect, finally granting gay and bisexual men the same age of consent as heterosexual people. This change wasn’t just legal, it was symbolic. It told the country, that gay relationships were

Belonging changes how we move. When welcome is visible, confidence grows – and movement follows.  

The Proud Pledge displayed across clubs, gyms, retailers, workplaces and organisations. Every mark strengthens a visible network of belonging.  

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

Book a Rainbow Laces workshop

We have developed a bespoke workshop all about LGBTQ+ inclusion when it comes to exercise, movement and sport, designed to give players, coaches, volunteers and leaders the tools they to help LGBTQ+ people feel that they are welcome and that they belong.

Through interactive exercises, expert speakers

Lesbian Visibility Week is entering its fourth year and it remains just as important for our community as it was when I founded it in 2019.

This is a time to celebrate all of our progress, but also to remember how far we have to come to truly achieve visibility.

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