Stonewall Stories

Network Rail’s LGBT+ network group, Archway, is run entirely by volunteers alongside their busy day jobs. The group provides confidential support to colleagues, supports Network Rail’s inclusion journey by reviewing policies and practices with an LGBT+ lens, and runs awareness-raising events...

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Financial Conduct Authority’s LGBT+ network group, InsideOut, have stepped up their work to ensure that LGBT+ staff can access support structures that they might not have at home. In particular, they’ve hosted frequent drop-in spaces where members...

The LGBTQ+ at Tesco colleague network re-launched two years ago and since then has massively grown its membership and engagement. The network has utilised all the communication channels available to spread their message of inclusion to every part of the business – from digital platforms, to...

Bobbi Pickard is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant at bp and also Chief Executive of Trans in the City, a collaboration of businesses working to further transgender, non-binary and gender diversity inclusion.

In her role at bp, and particularly as co-chair of bp Pride’s...

Kayus Fernander is a longstanding member of Citi’s London Pride network steering committee, taking a lead on membership engagement. He has been instrumental in leading conversations about intersectionality at Citi.

Kayus is also a member of Citi’s Roots Network for BIPOC (Black,...

Hannah McNamara is Co-Chair of Citi’s Belfast Pride network and is also their Bi+ Rep, ensuring that bi+ issues are represented across the network’s activities.

In these roles, Hannah manages the network group’s communications and has created numerous campaigns and resources to improve...

Adam Jarvis is the Chair of the LGBTQ+ at Tesco colleague network and – alongside his busy day job – has led its transformation over the last two years. He is passionate about ensuring that every colleague and customer can be their authentic self when working or shopping at Tesco.

Adam...

Matthew Taylor works in the HSBC UK’s Customer Experience team. In all his work, Matthew focuses on making sure that HSBC is as inclusive as possible for its customers, and his efforts have helped make the bank a much more welcoming place for LGBTQ+ customers in particular.

One example...