Stonewall Stories

Network Group of the Year 2020: Enfys, Cardiff University
WorkplaceAlongside providing confidential support and completing policy reviews, they have organised dozens of events – from networking for all members, to awareness-raising sessions...

Bi-Inclusive Workplace of the Year 2020: DWF
WorkplaceThey supported four UK Prides over summer and ensured that Bi Pride flags were available to attendees, and allies were encouraged to collect Bi Pride flags during the DWF’s Ally Challenge in...

Trans Role Model of the Year 2020: Ricki Kettle
WorkplaceAs an active member of the LGBT Staff Network’s steering group, she has had a pivotal role in working with the network and the Service more broadly to ensure that the needs of trans staff are met....

Bi Role Model of the Year 2020: Charles Wild
WorkplaceAs Grant Thornton’s LGBT+ Network Convenor they have advocated internally for LGBT communities, particularly to promote greater bi and trans inclusion, and have lobbied to secure resources for the network. They have also...

Gay Role Model of the Year 2020: Carl Edwards
WorkplaceHe founded the LGBT+ network at Severn Trent in 2017 and took the bold step to share his personal coming out story with his whole company on National Coming Out Day.
Since setting up the network, Carl has worked tirelessly to increase...

Lesbian Role Model of the Year 2020: Laila El-Metoui
WorkplaceWhile managing the Welcome to Tower Hamlets project for new migrants and refugees, Laila revived four staff networks (Women, BAME, Disabilities and...

Senior Champion of the Year 2020: Tracey White
WorkplaceShe is ‘Leadership Group Champion’ of SPOut (the Scottish Parliament’s LGBT network) and has been a visible ally in that role.
Tracey was the first...

Ally of the Year 2020: Dr Sarah Perkin
WorkplaceA non-LGBT ally, Sarah was integral to the creation of the Royal London A&E LGBTQ+ group, which was founded in August 2018.
Since then, the group has provided staff training on issues such as mental health in the...