iPride at IPO

Our LGBTQ+ and allies network

iPride is here for all those with shared experience in the realms of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression. We are passionate about being allies to our other networks and colleagues who need support or encouragement.

Some of our achievements this year include:

• Our Co-Chair Al gave a well-received ‘introduction to non-binary identities’ for IP Out/Inclusive and for Cabinet Office Inclusion Week and we marked Transgender Awareness Week by highlighting the contributions of Trans and non-binary people in STEM and music.
• We continue to support the business by advising on Trade Mark applications which may face moral objections for LGBT+ reasons.
• We marked this year’s LGBT+ History Month with the help of our iBelieve and Wellbeing friends. Together we talked about the difficulties we face in maintaining good mental, physical and spiritual health in a pandemic and the Rev Sarah Jones helped us explore the concept of social identity and the things that can make us feel like outsiders.