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  • Pride 2026 - Registrations Open

    Join us at Pride Parades across the UK - register now!

    Published 2 June 2026 by Co-Chairs

  • BUSINESSiQ Award Update

    One of our members was shortlisted for a Business IQ award.

    Published 29 April 2025 by NE LGBT+ Local Organiser

  • Pride 2025 -- The Season Is Almost Here

    Pride season kicks off next month ... We have lots to offer all over the UK!

    Published 14 April 2025 by Pride Co-Ordinator

  • The Northern Echo BUSINESSiQ Award Finalist

    Congratulations are in order to Sebastian Moore, who has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Diversity & Inclusion Award at the prestigious Northern Echo BUSINESSiQ magazine awards.

    Published 25 March 2025 by NE LGBT+ Local Organiser

  • Allies Event at the DEC

    To celebrate LGBT+ history month February 19th saw a successful and extremely engaging Allies training.

    Published 25 March 2025 by NE CS LGBT+ Local Organiser

  • Pride 2025 -- Applications Open

    Pride applications are open, our offering may grow as other events are confirmed and rep availability is secured. Register today!

    Published 5 March 2025 by Pride Co-Ordinator

  • Pride 2025 Registrations are Opening

    Registrations are starting to open.

    Published 10 February 2025 by Pride Co-Ordinator

  • Pride 2025 Update

    A quick update on Pride 2025

    Published 16 January 2025 by Pride Co-Ordinator

  • The Free to be Me Exhibition at Preston Park Museum Stockton-on-Tees

    Please see this article from the NE, showcasing the Free To Be Me exhibit at Stockton-on-Tees Preston Park Museum.

    Published 23 December 2024 by Martin - NE Local Organiser

  • Vice Chair for Trans, Intersex and Non-Binary Inclusion

    Please see this article from one of the Networks new VC's.

    Published 6 December 2024 by VC for Trans, Intersex and Non-Binary Inclusion

  • Civil Service LGBT+ Network Book Club

    Book Club has been around for less than a year but it already has over 150 members. Here's what Ian had to say about it.

    Published 13 November 2024 by Ian (NW Local Organiser)

  • Pride 2024 Feedback

    Pride 2024 season has come to a close and feedback has been collected. See this article for more details.

    Published 28 October 2024 by VC for Pride Coordination

  • Pride Season is almost over …

    Pride season is drawing to a close, what is still happening in the Network?

    Published 5 September 2024 by Vice Chair for Regions & Nations

  • Pride 2024 - Registrations Remain Open

    Registrations for all the Pride 2024 events that the Civil Service LGBT+ Network are attending are still open. Register today.

    Published 7 May 2024 by Vice Chair for Regions and Nations

  • Pride 2024 - Where will we see you?

    Please see the list of pride events being supported by Civil Service LGBT+ Network this year.

    Published 11 April 2024 by Vice Chairs for Regions & Nations

  • Pride 2024 Applications are Open

    Apply to march with the Civil Service at pride in 2024. Applications are open.

    Published 11 April 2024 by Vice Chair for Regions & Nations

  • 2024 LGBT+ mentoring programme: deadline extended

    Registrations will now close on 5 April 2024. Don't miss out.

    Published 26 March 2024 by John Peart

  • Register now for the 2024 LGBT+ mentoring programme.

    Registrations will close on 31 March 2024. Miss it, and miss out until next year.

    Published 1 March 2024 by John Peart

  • Local Organising with the Civil Service LGBT+ Network

    Do you want to be part of the Civil Service LGBT+ Network team of local organisers?

    Published 6 February 2024 by Vice Chair for Regions and Nations

  • New year. Future you: Our mentoring programme returns for 2024

    The award-winning Civil Service LGBT+ mentoring programme is back! Registrations open 1 March 2024.

    Published 8 January 2024 by John Peart

  • Pride 2023 Review

    A quick breakdown and review of Pride 2023.

    Published 11 December 2023 by Vice Chair for Regions and Nations

  • Join up, Our Groups have expanded, again

    A more informal way of connecting with the work of the Civil Service LGBT+ Network and our teams

    Published 28 September 2023 by Vice Chair for Regions & Nations

  • Launching our new LGBT+ Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Reporting Tool

    Use our new online tool and help us to build the evidence base about bullying, harassment and discrimination towards LGBT+ staff

    Published 11 August 2023 by Civil Service LGBT+ Network and a:gender

  • Creating the unofficial history of LGBT+ inclusion in the Civil Service

    Help us to build a time capsule of the last 20 years of the cross-government LGBT+ networks and progress on LGBT+ diversity and inclusion at work.

    Published 1 June 2023 by Civil Service LGBT+ Network

  • 20 years of making the Civil Service better for LGBT+ people

    Join us as we celebrate 20 years of the Civil Service LGBT+ Network and a:gender

    Published 1 June 2023 by Civil Service LGBT+ Network

  • These are your candidates for Chair

    Nominations are closed for the new Chair of the Civil Service LGBT+ Network. These are the candidates.

    Published 16 May 2023 by Civil Service LGBT+ Network

  • Nominations for the Civil Service Awards are open

    Nominate your colleague, your team or your departmental LGBT+ network and celebrate brilliance in the Civil Service.

    Published 16 May 2023 by Civil Service LGBT+ Network

  • Cross-government LGBT+ social events survey

    Have your say in social events run by the network.

    Published 26 April 2023 by LGBT+ Network

  • Pride 2023 Applications are Open

    Apply to march with the Civil Service at pride in 2023. Applications are open.

    Published 19 April 2023 by Vice Chairs for Regions & Nations

  • It could be you! Stand to be our new Chair.

    We're electing a new chair of the Civil Service LGBT+ Network. Here's what you need to know to take part.

    Published 14 April 2023 by Civil Service LGBT+ Network

  • John Peart to step down as chair of the Civil Service LGBT+ Network

    An election to find his successor starts today and will conclude during the Summer.

    Published 14 April 2023 by John Peart

  • Join our new, expanded Groups

    A new, more informal way of connecting with the work of the Civil Service LGBT+ Network and our teams

    Published 3 March 2023 by Vice Chairs for Regions & Nations

  • Introducing Groups

    A new, more informal way of connecting with the work of the Civil Service LGBT+ Network and our teams

    Published 3 May 2022 by Civil Service LGBT+ Network

  • Are your network details up to date?

    An ask for chairs and vice-chairs of departmental networks to check their contact details

    Published 4 April 2022 by Civil Service LGBT+ Network

  • Join our volunteer team

    Use your corporate contribution to make the Civil Service a great, inclusive place to work for LGBT+ staff.

    Published 24 March 2022 by John Peart

  • Local presence. National influence.

    Read about our work to deliver activities in your local area, and get involved.

    Published 24 November 2021 by Ed

  • Trans and non-binary inclusion listening sessions

    We're holding listening sessions to help us make our Network more inclusive for trans and non-binary civil servants.

    Published 22 November 2021 by Alan Edwards

  • Restarting the Leaders of Networks forum

    Our Leaders of Networks forum is a quarterly opportunity for those leading departmental and agency networks to discuss issues across the Civil Service affecting LGBT+ staff.

    Published 22 November 2021 by John Peart

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