Our
Story
Creating an inclusive built environment
Since 2015, we have been building a presence across the UK.
First founded in London, we've now got over seven active regions and work with over 70 organisations from the industry who enable us to promote LGBTQIA+ inclusion within the sector.
Through creating visibility, enabling collaboration and improving engagement, our work has had a positive impact across the industry through:
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Raising awareness about LGBTQIA+ matters;
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Supporting and encouraging LGBTQIA+ and Ally role models;
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Embedding the importance of creating LGBTQIA+ inclusive workplaces;
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Aiding recruitment and retention within the industry; and
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Improving member company’s procurement and work winning.
Our Objectives
Empowering LGBTQIA+ Inclusion
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Collaboration
To enable cross-industry collaboration, to drive initiatives to build a more LGBTQIA+ inclusive industry.
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Next Generation
To promote the industry to university / college students and early career professionals as an LGBTQIA+ inclusive place to work.
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Support
To support other organisations within the industry in setting up and maintaining their LGBTQIA+ employee networks.
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Leadership
To make LGBTQIA+ inclusion a Boardroom topic, encouraging LGBTQIA+ and Ally role models from the top down.
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Influence
To encourage, influence and enable the supply chain to create more LGBTQIA+ inclusive working environments on site and in other work spaces.
Our Initiatives
How we champion LGBTQIA+ inclusion
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Attendance at Pride Events
Our regional groups attend pride events across the UK including, Sparkle Weekend, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, London, Leeds, Manchester, Northern Pride and Salford Pink Picnic.
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Regional Events
Our local regions bring people together through regional industry events. From Quiz Nights to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Talks, our regions host a variety of events, enabling cross-industry collaboration to implement positive change.
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Free Resources
We organise, develop and present our own resources for the Built Environment industry to champion LGBTQIA+ inclusion. These resources are created by our own volunteers who sit across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum and are available for everyone to use.
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