Stonewall Stories

Vodafone LGBT+ Friends - Network Group of the Year 2018
WorkplaceThe 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 - Senior Champion of the Year 2018
WorkplacePartner, 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 - Ally of the Year 2018
WorkplaceSenior 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 - Trans Role Model of the Year 2018
WorkplaceTeam 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 - Bi Role Model of the Year 2018
WorkplaceDirector, 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 - Gay Role Model of the Year 2018
WorkplaceAssociate, 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 - Lesbian Role Model of the Year 2018
WorkplaceUnit 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...