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  • Our trans and non-binary inclusion plan

    Our new inclusion plan aiming to support trans and non-binary civil servants at work.

    Published 21 November 2022 by Alan Edwards

  • Ace Week: Day 4 – an anonymous civil servant

    The last in our ace week blogs

    Published 27 October 2022 by Anonymous

  • Ace Week: Day 3 – Robin

    Continuing our series of blogs for Ace Week, today we hear from our Ace lead Robin, who established AceSpace.

    Published 26 October 2022 by Robin Tamblyn

  • Ace Week: Day 2 – The Barefoot Backpacker

    The second in our Ace Week blog series, a Gen X ace tells their story

    Published 25 October 2022 by "The Barefoot Backpacker" from ONS

  • Ace Week: Day 1 – Justin

    This week (23-30 October) is Ace Week, formerly Ace Awareness Week. We will be bringing you a number of blogs from Ace civil servants to celebrate and share their experiences.

    Published 24 October 2022 by Justin

  • Get last minute places to the Civil Service LGBT+ Conference 2022

    Register for a last minute place from the reserve list.

    Published 5 October 2022 by Civil Service LGBT+ Network

  • Bi Visibility Day 2022

    A blog for Bi Visibility Day from Vice Chair and BiSpace lead Sunny Thompson

    Published 22 September 2022 by Sunny Thompson

  • Two weeks to go until the Civil Service LGBT+ Conference 2022

    Here's what to expect at the conference, and reminders for the day.

    Published 22 September 2022 by Civil Service LGBT+ Network

  • Pride in the North West: four months, four counties and 16 events!

    Matt Walker, one of our North West local organisers, reflects on a successful Civil Service pride season in the North West region.

    Published 1 September 2022 by Matt Walker

  • Last chance for tickets to the Civil Service LGBT+ Conference

    The final wave of tickets will be released on Eventbrite at 10:00 on 5 September.

    Published 1 September 2022 by Civil Service LGBT+ Network

  • More tickets for the Civil Service LGBT+ Conference

    A second wave of tickets is available on Monday 29 August. A final wave will be released on Monday 5 September.

    Published 24 August 2022 by Civil Service LGBT+ Network

  • Secure a last minute place with us at Manchester Pride

    If you want to join our largest ever group at Manchester Pride this Saturday, email us before it's too late!

    Published 24 August 2022 by Matt Walker

  • Secure your place at the Civil Service LGBT+ Conference 2022

    Taking place on Thursday 6th October 2022 at the BEIS Conference Centre.

    Published 16 August 2022 by James Jefferson

  • Civil Service LGBT+ Network local organiser vacancies

    We are looking for additional regional leads to join our team.

    Published 9 August 2022 by Ed

  • Supporting womens' inclusion in the Civil Service LGBT+ Network

    Anna-Josie Linighan, our new Vice-Chair for Womens' Inclusion, writes about starting work to improve inclusion for LGBT women in the Civil Service LGBT+ Network.

    Published 7 July 2022 by Anna-Josie Linighan

  • Share your Civil Service Pride photos

    Attended a pride event with the Civil Service LGBT+ Network? Share your photos with us.

    Published 5 July 2022 by Civil Service LGBT+ Network

  • Mentor matching is complete

    More than 1,000 mentoring matches have now been made.

    Published 5 July 2022 by Civil Service LGBT+ Network

  • Nominate someone for the Civil Service Awards 2022

    Last year, the Civil Service LGBT+ Network scooped a Civil Service Award. This year, it could be you!

    Published 28 June 2022 by Civil Service LGBT+ Network

  • Mentoring programme: registrations closed

    Registrations for the 2022 mentoring programme have now closed. Here's what happens next.

    Published 27 June 2022 by Civil Service LGBT+ Network

  • Save the date: Civil Service LGBT+ conference

    The career development and workplace inclusion conference for LGBT+ civil servants

    Published 20 June 2022 by Civil Service LGBT+ Network

  • Mentoring programme deadline extended: sign up before 24 June

    Applications to be a mentor, mentee, or both on our award-winning LGBT+ mentoring programme have been extended for one more week. Register before Friday 24 June.

    Published 17 June 2022 by Civil Service LGBT+ Network

  • Places at Pride in London 2022

    All places have now been allocated and a reserve list is in operation.

    Published 14 June 2022 by Civil Service LGBT+ Network

  • The benefits of mentoring

    Interested in being a mentor for this year's Mentoring Programme? Hear from previous mentors about the skills they've developed through the Mentoring Programme.

    Published 31 May 2022 by Civil Service LGBT+ Network

  • Tell us about pride events you're holding

    We'll add your events to our website and help you to promote them across the Civil Service

    Published 26 May 2022 by Civil Service LGBT+ Network

  • Signed up for mentoring? Come along to an induction session!

    If you’ve signed up for our mentoring programme join us at an induction session and learn more about being a mentee or mentor.

    Published 25 May 2022 by Civil Service LGBT+ Network

  • Last chance to register for Pride in Blackpool

    Join the Civil Service LGBT+ Network at Pride in Blackpool on 11 June 2022

    Published 23 May 2022 by Civil Service LGBT+ Network

  • Our LGBT+ mentoring programme is back and even better

    The award-winning Civil Service LGBT+ mentoring programme has returned for its second year. Find out what’s new and how to register.

    Published 17 May 2022 by Civil Service LGBT+ Network

  • Bigger, Bolder, Better – Relaunching the LGBT+ Mentoring Programme

    Sign up to become a mentor or mentee, and join the hundreds of LGBT+ civil servants who have benefited from our award-winning programme.

    Published 17 May 2022 by Dee

  • 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

  • Register to attend Civil Service Pride

    Sign up to take part in person as the Civil Service LGBT+ Network joins Pride events in cities and towns across the UK.

    Published 14 April 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

  • Where we’re headed for Pride 2022

    Join the Civil Service as we take part in Pride events across the UK. Register now or sign up to the ticket ballots.

    Published 23 March 2022 by Civil Service LGBT+ Network

  • Join us at our next Leaders of Network forum

    The next Leaders of Networks forum is on 25 April 2022.

    Published 14 March 2022 by Civil Service LGBT+ Network

  • Our new Pride Organising Forum

    We're creating a new, regular chance to find out about and shape our plans for Pride 2022

    Published 11 March 2022 by Civil Service LGBT+ Network

  • Our socials are expanding

    More locations across the country added to our networking and social calendar.

    Published 8 February 2022 by Civil Service LGBT+ Network

  • Help us shape our plans for Pride 2022

    We're want to create a hybrid Pride programme for 2022. Help us decide where we go and what we do.

    Published 1 February 2022 by Marc Fitchett

  • Civil Service Awards: Why victory is ‘over the rainbow’

    The Civil Service LGBT+ Networks’ win at the Civil Service Awards 2021 is highlighted on the Civil Service blog.

    Published 24 January 2022 by Civil Service Blog Team

  • Share your views on the conference for LGBT+ civil servants

    We're keen to hear from you to help share our plans for the development and workplace inclusion conference for LGBT+ civil servants in 2022

    Published 17 January 2022 by James Jefferson

  • New LGBT+ network socials in Birmingham

    Birmingham joins our growing social and networking calendar.

    Published 17 January 2022 by Clare Hannah

  • Helping you succeed in your career

    Dee, our new Vice-Chair for Career Development, writes about our plans to support LGBT+ people's career development in the Civil Service

    Published 13 January 2022 by Dee

  • New year. Same network.

    Reflecting on our work in 2021 and looking forward to our work in 2022.

    Published 6 January 2022 by John Peart

  • We've won a Civil Service Award

    The Civil Service LGBT+ mentoring programme has won the award for Developing and Supporting People

    Published 16 December 2021 by Civil Service LGBT+ Network

  • A conference for LGBT+ civil servants

    Learn more about our plans for a development and workplace inclusion conference for LGBT+ civil servants in 2022

    Published 14 December 2021 by James Jefferson

  • What's next for BiSpace

    Our new Vice Chair for Bi+ Inclusion, Sunny Thompson, explains what's next for our programme for and by bi+ civil servants.

    Published 13 December 2021 by Sunny Thompson

  • Local presence. National influence.

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

    Published 24 November 2021 by Ed

  • Activating LGBT+ allies across the Civil Service

    Read about our plans for a new Allies programme, from our Vice Chair for Allies, Leah Cunnah.

    Published 24 November 2021 by Leah Cunnah

  • 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

  • What we're planning to do

    Sharing some of what we're hoping to achieve over the next two years, and how you can help us do it.

    Published 15 November 2021 by John Peart

  • A message from the new Chair of the Civil Service LGBT+ Network

    A quick update about what to expect next from the Civil Service LGBT+ Network

    Published 5 October 2021 by John Peart

  • Network Chair Election Results

    John Peart has been elected as the new Chair of the Civil Service LGBT+ Network.

    Published 1 October 2021 by Kate Hughes

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