Stonewall Stories

Comedy writer & actor

I'm Lewis and I identify as male. I’m a filmmaker and a comedian – I create comedy sketches in which I play a variety of characters. I also make trans-related content: I love that my work helps other trans people.

When I was growing up I never had any trans role...

The Vodafone LGBT + Friends network connects and supports people on LGBT+ matters.

The network is open to everyone, whether they identify as LGBT+ themselves or not, and supports all employees who may need advice or guidance. It champions inclusion and celebrates diversity at work and in the...

Narind Singh
Partner, Clifford Chance

Narind Singh is the senior champion for Arcus, the Clifford Chance LGBT employee network group.

He’s an active member of the group’s steering committee and has chaired the committee of the firm’s tenth Pride art show. He has spoken at several...

Andy Holmes
Senior Prison Officer, HMP Stafford, Ministry of Justice

Andy Holmes is an active LGBT ally within the Ministry of Justice LGBT employee network group.

He set up the first ever support group for LGBT prisoners in a UK prison, a practice that has become established in...

Jack Jackson
Team Leader for Mental Wellbeing and Counselling, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)

Jack Jackson is a member of Celtic Pride, the BCUHB LGBT+ employee network. Although a relatively recent addition to the group, he’s been instrumental in helping steer the agenda...

Clare Eastburn
Director, Global Head of Operational Regulatory Change, Citi

Clare Eastburn is the co-chair of Citi’s Pride network in London and the committee’s bi representative.

As a visible bi role model in the organisation, she is profiled on Citi’s internal Pride website and...

Krishna Omkar
Associate, Slaughter and May

Krishna Omkar is a visible and passionate role model for both LGBT and BAME inclusion in the workplace and the wider community. He actively mentors junior LGBT lawyers and students, providing them with an informal and confidential support forum...

Natasha Franklin
Unit Manager Health Protection, Bury Council

Natasha Franklin has been a champion of equality since becoming the vice chair of the newly formed council LGBT employee network group in 2007 and subsequently chair of the group in 2014. She was instrumental in developing the...