Women, <10% of the Forces during the years of the ‘Gay ban’, are >50% of those dismissed during that time. Often in quite horrific circumstances, not only suffering rampant homophobia of the time but also dealing with entrenched misogyny
#LVW26 #LGBTQ #Veterans
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Fighting With Pride would like to welcome the latest members of our Pride in Veterans Standard.
Find out more about PiVS here
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/pride-in-vet...
See a list of our almost 300 members here
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/members/
Still an opportunity to take part in a groundbreaking study of a new treatment for PTSD.
Details of the FIRST PETT research trial are in the attached flier or follow this link
www.inspirewellbeing.org/firstpett-pr...
A study request.
Read more here
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Leona Barr-Jones attended her last board meeting as a trustee, the board thanked her for her significant contribution to the work of FWP
Chair, Ed Hall, said, “We look forward to maintaining a strong relationship with Leona & thank her for her brilliant work supporting & representing our cause”
On Sun 31st of May, Ian McIver completes the final leg of a cycle journey of 1,800km through the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, & France, fundraising for FWP ending at RAF Museum London
Read more about the challenge here
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https://www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/who-we-are/trustees/cat-dixon/
We welcome Cat Dixon to our board
Cat’s time as a lawyer, a CEO, including at the Law Society & as a Chair of Stonewall, brings valuable skills. Cat has lived experience as a vet affected by the ban & the FRS process
We look forward to working with Cat
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The Phoenix Arts Club owned by fellow Veteran Ken Wright, is like many venues, finding times hard
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For over 30 years, The PAC is at the heart of cabaret in London but must raise £100k to survive. Come to the fundraiser on 20th April
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Join us at Birmingham Pride on Saturday 23rd May 2026!
Are you based in the Midlands? We’re looking for volunteers to be part of our team and walk with us in the Pride Parade.
To sign up, use this link.
#Volunteering #Pride
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Join us at Exeter Pride – 9th May 2026!
Are you based in the South West? We’re looking for volunteers to be part of our team, whether to help on our Marketplace stall or walk with us in the Pride March.
To sign up, use this link
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#Volunteering #Pride
A busy time!
At @leytonorientfc.bsky.social Football vs Homophobia game
With Brighton LGBT Switchboard & Recover with Pride at the HoC
At Amazon's London's HQ with their veterans and LGBTQ+ networks.
At the Veterans Outreach Support Drop-in at
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LGBT+ Armed Forces Community Memorial - FWP Community Dedication Event! 20th June 2026
Complete this registration of interest
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Expect:
🎵 Live music
🥪 Community picnic vibes
🎤 Short ceremony at the memorial
🏳️🌈 Charity stalls & contributions from veterans
Opportunity for Fighting with Pride veterans to visit Glyndebourne Opera House to see the final dress rehearsal of Benjamin Britten’s opera Billy Budd. The performance is on Thursday 25 June.
More details and how to enter the ballot here
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The Vets Creative and www.onparade.org.uk have persuaded Better Gyms www.better.org.ukto campaign with veterans to get fit again as an aide to mental health and general wellbeing.
Here is a great video by Taff and Jonno on the campaign and what Better Gyms can offer
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Exciting opportunity for FWP LGBTQ+ Veterans with #MissionMotorsport at the #BTCC2026
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Veterans' Karting Championship
Thu 12th March
TeamSport Go Karting Clydebank
In partnership with TeamSport, the UK’s No.1 Indoor Karting provider, Veterans & members of the Armed Forces community can hit the track and enjoy some high-speed fun for free!
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Get ready to sashay and slay with fab trivia in Don't Frock It Up!
Online from 19:00-21:00, Thursday March 12
Don't Frock It Up: A Virtual Drag Quiz 🪩🌈✨
Raising vital funds for Fighting With Pride
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Still time to apply!
Income Generation Manager
See details here
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Volunteer with us. Want to make a difference for LGBTQ+ vets, serving personnel & their families?
Become a Fighting With Pride volunteer. Gain skills, build connections & support the LGBTQ+ Armed Forces community
Use link
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/get-in-touch/
#FightingWithPride #Volunteer
Research Volunteer
We’re looking for Research Volunteers
Use your local knowledge to help us map events, organisations & support for LGBTQ+ veterans & serving personnel.
Interested?
Contact us via this link
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/get-in-touch/
#Volunteer #FightingWithPride
We’re recruiting Local Events Supporters!
Walk with us at Pride & Armed Forces Day & help create a warm community presence
Want to get involved? Contact us via this link
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/get-in-touch/
or email
volunteering@fightingwithpride.org.uk
#FightingWithPride #Volunteer
Local Events Volunteer
We’re recruiting Local Events Volunteers!
Support our team at Pride, Armed Forces Day + more
Help on stalls, chat to the public, join parades & represent our work
Interested? Contact us via this link
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/get-in-touch/
#FightingWithPride #Volunteer
Exciting Opportunity to join FWP as our new Income Generation Manager
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Volunteer with us!
Want to make a difference for LGBTQ+ veterans, serving personnel & their families? Become a Fighting With Pride volunteer. Gain skills, build connections & support the LGBTQ+ Armed Forces community
Contact us via this link www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/get-in-touch/
#Volunteer
OP INCLUSIO:Call to action for LGBTQ+ Veterans
We need your help to address 2 issues with the LGBTQ+ Reparations
1. Ongoing exclusion of LGBT+ veterans dismissed prior to 1967
2. Justice for those forced, coerced, compelled, or threatened into resignation
See more here
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Our great friend and supporter, Lord Michael Cashman, in the House of Lords today.
Oral questions: Implementing the recommendations of the LGBT Veterans Independent Review, published in July 2023, with particular regard to the Financial Recognition Scheme
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#LGBTQHistoryMonth
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the histories of Ruth & Ju
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**URGENT**
Important press release from FWP about a letter to MOD notifying them of potential legal challenge over rejections of Veterans from the Financial Recognition Scheme
Read here
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#LGBTQHistoryMonth
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Lesley Davison
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#LGBTQHistoryMonth
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Steve Thomas
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