This morning, Rishi Sunak received an open letter from The Fighting With Pride LGBT+ Veterans Coalition regarding his recent apology on behalf of the British Nation for horrific sexual abuse and violence, bullying and Harassment endured by service personnel. In the letter, The Prime Minister was urged to ensure that these veterans are not let down […]
Justice For LGBT+ Armed Forces Veterans
Addressing The Challenges Faced By LGBTQ+ Veterans
A Path Towards Inclusion and Care By Jonathan Buckerfield, Deputy CEO and Head of Income Generation at Opening Doors In a world that is slowly but surely becoming more inclusive towards the LGBTQ+ community, it is a sad necessity to reflect on the chapters of history that continue to affect the lives of many today. […]
MyGwork’s WorkFair 2023
Organised by myGwork, the largest global LGBTQ+ talent platform, #WorkFair 2023 will return on 18 October featuring hundreds of jobs opportunities for students and recent graduates, alongside empowering career guidance workshops and webinars. WorkFair, powered by Highered, is the largest virtual careers fair, which attracts thousands of LGBTQ+ students and graduates from all corners of […]
What Makes Me: K Flay
Singer, musician, songwriter, and rapper Kristine Flaherty – otherwise known as K. Flay – has had a busy year so far with the ‘start of her next chapter’ of music. Following the release of the new full-length studio album MONO, we got in touch with the relentlessly boundary-pushing artist to find out, what makes K. […]
Fyne Meets Sam Fine
New York based Author and makeup Artist, Sam Fine has had a rich and exciting career, with various accolades including making history as the first black male spokesman for a major cosmetic line and working with clients such as Queen Latifah, Tyra Banks, Oprah, Beyoncé, Aretha Franklin, and Naomi Campbell to name a few. Specialising […]
10 Ways to Be an Ally to Black LGBT People
By Stonewall’s Bame/POC Staff Network Black LGBT people have been severely affected by the global pandemic, as well as the trauma of systemic racism, homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia experienced by the entire community. Now more than ever, we need allies to step up and take action. We know that many people have looked to find […]
New Support Programme For Older LGBT+ Veterans
Working in partnership with Fighting With Pride, Age UK is delivering the Operation Sterling programme to help older LGBT+ veterans, service personnel and their families.The Operation Sterling programme provides telephone-based support, advice and casework to older LGBT+ veterans through Age UK’s Advice Line. The existing expertise of Age UK’s Advice Line advisors and the knowledge […]
Fighting With Pride Update
Update from Craig Jones MBE (Executive Chair) and Caroline Paige (Chief Executive) As we approach the end of September, FWP is sharply focussed upon ensuring that the Government honours the commitments made to LGBT+ veterans and families in the House of Commons on 19th July. In the coming weeks we expect the Government to bring […]
Candy Kittens Collaboration With Artist Ashton Attzs
Candy Kittens has partnered with artist Ashton Attzs and national LGBTQ+ charity The Albert Kennedy Trust (AKT) to launch new multi-flavoured LOVES sweets. The gourmet sweet brand has also created a series of bonus episodes of the Private Parts podcast which will feature a range of LGBTQ+ voices. Candy Kittens believes that all love is […]
New Digital Hub Launches For All Things LGBTQ+ Health and Care
Members of the LGBTQ+ community in Humber and North Yorkshire can now find tailored health and wellbeing support easily thanks to a new digital hub on the Let’s Get Better website. Launched in conjunction with Pride month, the fresh content has been introduced as part of the Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership’s Let’s […]