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Proud Changemakers 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @proudchangemakers.bsky.social · 19h

Given the rise in tensions lately, particularly towards the trans and non binary communities our trustee, Heather Paterson, has written an article to coincide with Hate Crime Awareness Week. in which they discuss the importance of solidarity.

www.heatherpaterson.co.uk/post/hate-cr...

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Proud Changemakers 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @proudchangemakers.bsky.social · 1d

International Lesbian Day is celebrated annually on October 8 to recognise and celebrate lesbian history, culture, and diversity worldwide. The day is an opportunity to promote awareness and understanding of the lesbian community.

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Proud Changemakers 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @proudchangemakers.bsky.social · 13d

Our CEO Luca Straker will be attending the Sheffield Queer, Love, Life and the Law event on Wed 1 Oct at 6pm. They will be talking about their personal experiences and also the work we do at Proud Changemakers.

Click the link to find out more: www.tickettailor.com/events/theun...

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Proud Changemakers 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @proudchangemakers.bsky.social · 15d

With racism and the far right on the rise, Proud Changemakers has joined LGBT Consortium and other charities making a stand against racism.

Despite the division and hate we standby our commitment to equality, human rights, and dignity for all.

www.consortium.lgbt/2025/09/23/l...

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Proud Changemakers 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @proudchangemakers.bsky.social · 20d

Some facts and figures about Bisexuality in the UK from a recent survey by the Office of National Statistics. These were discussed and expanded upon in a recent Guardian article.

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

#bisexualityawarenessweek #bisexual #lgbt

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Proud Changemakers 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @proudchangemakers.bsky.social · 22d

Bisexual Awareness Week, also known as #BiWeek, is an annual celebration held from September 16–23. It is an extension of Celebrate Bisexuality Day. The celebration promotes cultural acceptance of the bisexual community, as well as attempts to create a platform for advocating bisexual rights.

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Proud Changemakers 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @proudchangemakers.bsky.social · Sep 5

We want to say a huge thank you to Suneet Sharma, our Deputy CEO (Governance). Suneet has guided us through the governance work that enabled us to become a registered charity.

While we’re sad to see him go, we’re also excited to see what comes next.

From all of us: thank you, Suneet. 💜

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Proud Changemakers 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @proudchangemakers.bsky.social · Aug 16

Pride month may be over but there are still plenty of pride events to get involved with. With the LGBTQIA+ community and rights under attack it's more important than ever to stand up and be seen and heard. We encourage everyone to get involved, celebrate and have an amazing time!

#lgbtqia #pride

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Proud Changemakers 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @proudchangemakers.bsky.social · Aug 16

On this day in 1990...the British action group OutRage demonstratesd outside Scotland Yard to call for an end to police entrapment and an increase in efforts to solve anti-gay murders.

OutRage! focused on lesbian and gay rights. Founded in 1990 , the organisation ran for 21 years until 2011.

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Proud Changemakers 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @proudchangemakers.bsky.social · Jul 31

Our Chair, Heather Paterson, wrote for the Association of Chairs, on the chairs role on bringing out diverse perspectives, covering some key points around how we align with and centre voices of the LGBTQ+ community in our work. Read it here:

associationofchairs.co.uk/the-chairs-r...

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Proud Changemakers 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @proudchangemakers.bsky.social · Jul 25

Pride month may be over but there are still plenty of pride events to get involved with. With the LGBTQIA+ community and rights under attack it's more important than ever to stand up and be seen and heard. We encourage everyone to get involved, celebrate and have an amazing time!

#lgbtqia #pride

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Proud Changemakers 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @proudchangemakers.bsky.social · Jul 22

On This Day...

Film Director James Whale is born in Dudley, England. He directed such classics as Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein and lived openly as gay man throughout his career, which was virtually unheard of in the 1920s and 1930s. Whale died by suicide in 1957.

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Proud Changemakers 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @proudchangemakers.bsky.social · Jul 18

Pride month may be over but there are still plenty of pride events to get involved with. With the LGBTQIA+ community and rights under attack it's more important than ever to stand up and be seen and heard. We encourage everyone to get involved, celebrate and have an amazing time!

#lgbtqia #pride

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Proud Changemakers 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @proudchangemakers.bsky.social · Jul 14

International Non-Binary People’s Day is observed each year on the 14th July and aims to raise awareness of the issues faced by non-binary people around the world. This important day shines a light on those who identify as non-binary and celebrates the community’s diversity and gender identities.

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Proud Changemakers 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @proudchangemakers.bsky.social · Jul 11

June 11th marks the date when Section 28 was repealed in the UK and Wales in 2003.

Section 28 was a piece of legislation that prohibited the "promotion of homosexuality" by local authorities, particularly in schools.

#lgbtqhistory #pride #section28

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Proud Changemakers 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @proudchangemakers.bsky.social · Jul 9

Pride month may be over but there are still plenty of pride events to get involved with. With the LGBTQIA+ community under more and more pressure it's more important than ever to stand up for our rights. We encourage everyone to get involved, celebrate and have an amazing time!

#lgbtqia #pride

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Proud Changemakers 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @proudchangemakers.bsky.social · Jun 29

This weekend marks the 56th anniversary of the Stonewall RIots. A pivotal moment in the fight for gay+ rights.

The Remembering Stonewall episode by 99% Invisible spotlights a broadcast from 1989 speaks with many people that were there.

#pridemonth #pride #stonewall #lgbtqia🌈

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Proud Changemakers 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @proudchangemakers.bsky.social · Jun 27

Stonewall Week 🌈

In the run up to the Stonewall anniversary we are spotlighting key people that played a part in the events that took place. Today is Stormé Delarverie.

You can find out more about Stormé in this short video here:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-Yu...

#pridemonth #pride #stonewall

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Proud Changemakers 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @proudchangemakers.bsky.social · Jun 25

In our latest blog post CEO, Luca Straker, discusses their thoughts and feelings after attending a Q&A session hosted by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) regarding their current consultation on proposed updates to the Code of Practice.

www.proudchangemakers.org/voice/ehrc-r...

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Proud Changemakers 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @proudchangemakers.bsky.social · Jun 24

Stonewall Week🌈

As we lead up to the anniversary of the Stonewall riots we wanted to celebrate the brave people that were involved. Each day this week we shall highlight a person that played a key part in the events that took place. Today is Marsha P Johnson.

#pridemonth #pride #stonewall #lgbtq

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Proud Changemakers 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @proudchangemakers.bsky.social · Jun 24

Stonewall Week 🌈

As we lead up to the anniversary of the Stonewall riots we wanted to celebrate the brave people involved. Each day this week we shall highlight a person that played a key part in the events that took place. The first is Sylvia Rivera.

#pridemonth #pride #stonewall #lgbtq

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Proud Changemakers 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @proudchangemakers.bsky.social · Jun 20

If you haven't got any plans for your weekend yet there are plenty pride events taking place across the country.

At the moment it feels more important than ever for us to stand together. We at Proud Changemakers encourage everyone to get involved, celebrate with pride and have an amazing time! 🌈🎉

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Proud Changemakers 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @proudchangemakers.bsky.social · Jun 18

With everything going on at the moment,(the high court ruling, Rowling, Trump, corporate pinkwashing etc) the LGBTQ+ community needs their allies more than ever.

This week on the Proudcast we discuss what it takes to be a good CIS ally.

#podcast #trans #ally #pride

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CharityComms @charitycomms.bsky.social · Jun 17

Strong, inclusive communication is vital for supporting LGBTQIA+ communities.

This piece from team @proudchangemakers.bsky.social‬ highlights practical ways for communications professionals to authentically stand by the community for #PrideMonth and beyond: https://bit.ly/3HW3him

Maintaining strength in inclusive communications

Communications need to be very clear about the charity’s stance on issues or events that affect communities. Here’s some advice on speaking up for the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Proud Changemakers 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @proudchangemakers.bsky.social · Jun 17

If you’re looking for the UK version of the #Protect The Dolls” tee – you’ve found it.
rainbowandco.uk/products/me-...
All profits from the sales will be directly donated to the Good Law Project’s Trans Fighting Fund.
#protectthedolls #meandt #transrights #pride #pridemonth

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