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'Educate, motivate, and inspire lawmakers' - Stonewall's New 'Proud Employers' scheme and strategy

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BridgetPhillipsonIsACowardlyJobsworth · 03/06/2026 09:52

From summer 2025

Another one to watch out for: Stonewall's revamped and relaunched (prior to appointing their new chair) "Proud Employers" scheme.

As part of my trip down the rabbit hole of where the TRAs might go next, Stonewall seem to be doubling down on influencing legislation and business. Part of their strategy is going after the lawmakers in this country. We'll see how long this lasts under their new Chair.

https://www.attitude.co.uk/news/stonewall-unveils-new-approach-and-three-year-strategy-to-educate-motivate-and-inspire-lawmakers-487706/

Approaching its 40th anniversary, as part of the ‘In Courage and Unity, is Hope’ strategy, Stonewall says it will focus on being “pragmatic conveners resisting the rollback of rights for all LGBTQ+ people and advocating for progress with politicians and business leaders”.
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It also outlines a continued commitment to legal equality for LGBTQ+ people, stating:
“Together we must educate, motivate, and inspire lawmakers [my bold] to support equality, and continue shaping the legislative and policy landscape to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people.”.

As part of this transition, the charity has begun the search for a new Chair, following Catherine Dixon’s decision to step down.

Stonewall unveils new approach and three-year strategy to 'educate, motivate, and inspire lawmakers'

"We must continue working to create a society and working environment that supports LGBTQ+ people to thrive," said CEO Simon Blake.

https://www.attitude.co.uk/news/stonewall-unveils-new-approach-and-three-year-strategy-to-educate-motivate-and-inspire-lawmakers-487706/

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WrongKindOfFeminist · 30/08/2026 21:56

Its a select group.

BridgetPhillipsonIsACowardlyJobsworth · 30/08/2026 22:00

WrongKindOfFeminist · 30/08/2026 21:56

Its a select group.

It is, and a disparate group as well. It looks almost as though each of these employers has perhaps one or two acolytes who have pushed for inclusion in the new scheme. Rather than Stonewall approaching and courting employers? Well, that's how it looks to me.

Perhaps we now know where the activists are!

I'll check again in a few weeks.

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TheywontletmehavethenameIwant · 31/08/2026 06:43

Vale of Glamorgan Council

Ahhhhhhhhhh, 😱 bastards

BridgetPhillipsonIsACowardlyJobsworth · 14/09/2026 12:44

Only one found since the last update:
(the words "scraping" and "barrel" are coming to mind at this point)

Fitch Group (credit and risk)
https://www.fitch.group/

https://mygwork.com/news/fitch-group-lgbtq-inclusive-finance-jobs-manchester

Fitch's LGBTQ+ employee resource group is the Fitch Pride Network, and it was the company's first ERG — which tells you something about sequencing. It now sits alongside six others: BALANCE, EMBRACE, Green Wave, InspirAsian, the Women's Network, and Working Parents & Caregivers. As of 2025, half of all Fitch employees are engaged with at least one ERG, a participation rate most companies would envy....

In the UK it is a Stonewall Proud Employer Champion and appeared on Stonewall's Top 100 Employers list. In Asia it holds Silver in the 2025 Hong Kong LGBTQ+ Inclusion Index....

I am more convinced than ever that all the organizations on the current Proud Employers list were directed to Stonewall by activist insiders, rather than Stonewall seeking out employers to sign up. (Just my deduction)

Homepage | Fitch Group

We have breadth and depth across our global team, allowing us to deliver value to our clients. We employ more than 5,000 people in 31 countries, including nearly 1,700 analysts.

https://www.fitch.group

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BridgetPhillipsonIsACowardlyJobsworth · 14/09/2026 12:51

And one possible: University of East London. Needs more research.

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BridgetPhillipsonIsACowardlyJobsworth · 14/09/2026 12:52

And one to watch:

London Metropolitan University

https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/about/centre-for-equity-and-inclusion/external-recognition-and-charter-marks/stonewall-proud-employers/

Proud Employers at London Met

London Met is dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for all, including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer or another sexual minority. We are committed to participating in Proud Employers and applied for recognition in July 2026. [my bold]

Stonewall Proud Employers - London Metropolitan University

https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/about/centre-for-equity-and-inclusion/external-recognition-and-charter-marks/stonewall-proud-employers/

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