Lynn Ann Conway was an American computer scientist, engineer, and transgender rights activist. She worked at IBM and Xerox PARC pioneering microchip design before becoming a professor. After her retirement in 1999 she became an activist for trans rights until her death in 2024. buff.ly/ur7jrfa

George Washington Carver, a pioneering agricultural scientist, revolutionized farming for poor farmers through his research on soil conditions and plant cultivation. Though he never publicly addressed his sexuality, he lived his final years with his assistant, Curtis Austin Jnr. buff.ly/evUs0dr

Alan L. Hart was a pioneering figure whose work in radiology helped save thousands from tuberculosis, a deadly disease in the early 20th century. In 1918, he became the first transgender man in the U.S. to undergo surgery. buff.ly/4RIiwRO #translivesmatter #pride #lgbthistorymonth #lgbtqia

Alan Turing is famed for cracking the Enigma code during World War II, significantly shortening the war and saving lives. Turing faced persecution for his sexuality, undergoing hormone treatment after a 1952 charge of "gross indecency." He died from cyanide poisoning in 1954. #lgbthistorymonth

Nergis Mavalvala, an openly gay Pakistani-American, played a key role in detecting gravitational waves from merging black holes, confirming Einstein's theory and enhancing cosmic understanding. She promotes LGBTQ representation in STEM and opposes social inequities. More info: buff.ly/HsIngf7

Astronaut Sally Ride made history as the first American woman in space aboard the Challenger. She joined NASA in 1978 and became the third woman in space. Ride remains the youngest American astronaut to travel to space at age 32. She passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2012.

LGBT+ History Month 2026 in the UK will celebrate Science & Innovation, highlighting LGBTQ+ contributions to STEM, both past and present. February will shine a light on trailblazers, underlining the importance of visibility in these fields. #LGBThistorymonth

We have launched a survey to understand how LGBTQIA+ people and organisations in civil society are being affected by legal and regulatory changes on the definition of ‘sex’ and ‘gender’. Share your thoughts and experiences with us by completing the survey using the link below: lnkd.in/exjDw22C

On Holocaust Memorial Day, Chair Heather Paterson reflects on nearly erased stories, including LGBTQIA+ individuals persecuted under Nazi rule. Remembering them is an act of justice, highlighting that LGBTQIA+ communities still face global persecution. www.proudchangemakers.org/voice/holoca...

We have launched a survey to understand how LGBTQIA+ people and organisations in civil society are being affected by legal and regulatory changes on the definition of ‘sex’ and ‘gender’. Share your thoughts and experiences with us by completing the survey using the link below: lnkd.in/exjDw22C

We have launched a survey to understand how LGBTQIA+ people and organisations in civil society are being affected by legal and regulatory changes on the definition of ‘sex’ and ‘gender’. Click the link to complete the survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Join us for a webinar to launch our new survey! We are launching a survey for civil society. This webinar will introduce us and the survey, and show you how to get involved. Wednesday 14th January 4-5pm online. Sign up here: forms.gle/wtao7Eh9Ebrz....

We are looking for volunteers to take part in an online focus group about memberships and what you would expect from one with Proud Changemakers. There are two sessions: 12th Jan at 17:00-19:00 or 16th Jan 12:30-14:30 If you are interested complete the form here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

WE NEED YOU'RE HELP! We are looking for volunteers to take part in an online focus group regarding memberships and what you would expect from a one with Proud Changemakers. There are two sessions: 12th Jan at 17:00-19:00 or 16th Jan 12:30-14:30 Complete the form here: tinyurl.com/pc-focusgroup

Big congratulations to our Chair @heatherpaterson.co.uk for being the runner-up for the Paul Draycott Award! 🎉🏆

The recent exclusion of trans girls and women by the Girl Guides and the Women’s Institute is alarming. Inclusion is crucial, not optional. As a sector, we must act with courage and empathy to ensure everyone feels valued. Read our response here: www.proudchangemakers.org/voice/respon...

Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20th commemorates victims of transphobic violence. Established in 1999 by to honour Rita Hester, a Black transgender woman murdered in 1998. The day highlights ongoing violence against the transgender community and ensures those lost are remembered.

During Transgender Awareness Week, we suggest tuning into our Proudcast podcast. In a memorable episode from the previous year, we sit down with Jo Kerr to discuss her journey of transitioning in the workplace. open.spotify.com/episode/3Msa... #transawarenessweek #translivesmatter

Transgender Awareness Week, held annually from November 13 to 19, aims to raise visibility and address issues faced by transgender and gender non-conforming individuals. The week concludes with the Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20, honouring those lost to anti-transgender violence.

Last week several Proud Changemakers had a great time at the Pride in Leadership Conference in Manchester. The event provides a full day of insight and inspiration for our community and its allies and aims to educate and connect people across the LGTBQIA+ spectrum. #pride #leadership #lgbtqia

WE NEED YOU'RE HELP! We are looking for volunteers to take part in a focus group regarding memberships and what you would expect from membership with Proud Changemakers. If you are interested complete the form here: tinyurl.com/pc-focusgroup

At Proud Changemakers we are always looking for people to get involved with our work. Check out our current vacancies here: www.proudchangemakers.org/volunteer

Given the rise in tensions lately, particularly towards the trans and non binary communities our trustee, Heather Paterson, has written an article to coincide with Hate Crime Awareness Week. in which they discuss the importance of solidarity. www.heatherpaterson.co.uk/post/hate-cr...

International Lesbian Day is celebrated annually on October 8 to recognise and celebrate lesbian history, culture, and diversity worldwide. The day is an opportunity to promote awareness and understanding of the lesbian community.

Our CEO Luca Straker will be attending the Sheffield Queer, Love, Life and the Law event on Wed 1 Oct at 6pm. They will be talking about their personal experiences and also the work we do at Proud Changemakers. Click the link to find out more: www.tickettailor.com/events/theun...

With racism and the far right on the rise, Proud Changemakers has joined LGBT Consortium and other charities making a stand against racism. Despite the division and hate we standby our commitment to equality, human rights, and dignity for all. www.consortium.lgbt/2025/09/23/l...

Some facts and figures about Bisexuality in the UK from a recent survey by the Office of National Statistics. These were discussed and expanded upon in a recent Guardian article. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j... #bisexualityawarenessweek #bisexual #lgbt

Bisexual Awareness Week, also known as #BiWeek, is an annual celebration held from September 16–23. It is an extension of Celebrate Bisexuality Day. The celebration promotes cultural acceptance of the bisexual community, as well as attempts to create a platform for advocating bisexual rights.

We want to say a huge thank you to Suneet Sharma, our Deputy CEO (Governance). Suneet has guided us through the governance work that enabled us to become a registered charity. While we’re sad to see him go, we’re also excited to see what comes next. From all of us: thank you, Suneet. 💜

Pride month may be over but there are still plenty of pride events to get involved with. With the LGBTQIA+ community and rights under attack it's more important than ever to stand up and be seen and heard. We encourage everyone to get involved, celebrate and have an amazing time! #lgbtqia #pride

On this day in 1990...the British action group OutRage demonstratesd outside Scotland Yard to call for an end to police entrapment and an increase in efforts to solve anti-gay murders. OutRage! focused on lesbian and gay rights. Founded in 1990 , the organisation ran for 21 years until 2011.

Our Chair, Heather Paterson, wrote for the Association of Chairs, on the chairs role on bringing out diverse perspectives, covering some key points around how we align with and centre voices of the LGBTQ+ community in our work. Read it here: associationofchairs.co.uk/the-chairs-r...

Pride month may be over but there are still plenty of pride events to get involved with. With the LGBTQIA+ community and rights under attack it's more important than ever to stand up and be seen and heard. We encourage everyone to get involved, celebrate and have an amazing time! #lgbtqia #pride

On This Day... Film Director James Whale is born in Dudley, England. He directed such classics as Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein and lived openly as gay man throughout his career, which was virtually unheard of in the 1920s and 1930s. Whale died by suicide in 1957.

Pride month may be over but there are still plenty of pride events to get involved with. With the LGBTQIA+ community and rights under attack it's more important than ever to stand up and be seen and heard. We encourage everyone to get involved, celebrate and have an amazing time! #lgbtqia #pride

International Non-Binary People’s Day is observed each year on the 14th July and aims to raise awareness of the issues faced by non-binary people around the world. This important day shines a light on those who identify as non-binary and celebrates the community’s diversity and gender identities.

June 11th marks the date when Section 28 was repealed in the UK and Wales in 2003. Section 28 was a piece of legislation that prohibited the "promotion of homosexuality" by local authorities, particularly in schools. #lgbtqhistory #pride #section28

Pride month may be over but there are still plenty of pride events to get involved with. With the LGBTQIA+ community under more and more pressure it's more important than ever to stand up for our rights. We encourage everyone to get involved, celebrate and have an amazing time! #lgbtqia #pride

This weekend marks the 56th anniversary of the Stonewall RIots. A pivotal moment in the fight for gay+ rights. The Remembering Stonewall episode by 99% Invisible spotlights a broadcast from 1989 speaks with many people that were there. #pridemonth #pride #stonewall #lgbtqia🌈

Stonewall Week 🌈 In the run up to the Stonewall anniversary we are spotlighting key people that played a part in the events that took place. Today is Stormé Delarverie. You can find out more about Stormé in this short video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-Yu... #pridemonth #pride #stonewall

In our latest blog post CEO, Luca Straker, discusses their thoughts and feelings after attending a Q&A session hosted by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) regarding their current consultation on proposed updates to the Code of Practice. www.proudchangemakers.org/voice/ehrc-r...

Stonewall Week🌈 As we lead up to the anniversary of the Stonewall riots we wanted to celebrate the brave people that were involved. Each day this week we shall highlight a person that played a key part in the events that took place. Today is Marsha P Johnson. #pridemonth #pride #stonewall #lgbtq

Stonewall Week 🌈 As we lead up to the anniversary of the Stonewall riots we wanted to celebrate the brave people involved. Each day this week we shall highlight a person that played a key part in the events that took place. The first is Sylvia Rivera. #pridemonth #pride #stonewall #lgbtq

If you haven't got any plans for your weekend yet there are plenty pride events taking place across the country. At the moment it feels more important than ever for us to stand together. We at Proud Changemakers encourage everyone to get involved, celebrate with pride and have an amazing time! 🌈🎉

With everything going on at the moment,(the high court ruling, Rowling, Trump, corporate pinkwashing etc) the LGBTQ+ community needs their allies more than ever. This week on the Proudcast we discuss what it takes to be a good CIS ally. #podcast #trans #ally #pride

Strong, inclusive communication is vital for supporting LGBTQIA+ communities. This piece from team @proudchangemakers.bsky.social‬ highlights practical ways for communications professionals to authentically stand by the community for #PrideMonth and beyond: https://bit.ly/3HW3him

If you’re looking for the UK version of the #Protect The Dolls” tee – you’ve found it. rainbowandco.uk/products/me-... All profits from the sales will be directly donated to the Good Law Project’s Trans Fighting Fund. #protectthedolls #meandt #transrights #pride #pridemonth

The Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea Islands 🏳️‍🌈🏝️🏳️‍🌈 In response to the Australian government’s failure to recognise same-sex marriage, a group of LGBT activists declare independence on Australia's Coral Sea Islands, which are uninhabited islets east of the Great Barrier Reef.

If you haven't got any plans for your weekend yet there are plenty pride events taking place across the country. At the moment it feels more important than ever for us to stand together. We at Proud Changemakers encourage everyone to get involved, celebrate with pride and have an amazing time! 🌈🎉

The week's recommendation is the 1961 film Victim. The film follows a closeted, gay, married lawyer who goes after a blackmail ring after his lover is found dead. One of the first films to handle the subject in a sympathetic way it led to the softening of attitudes towards homosexuality in the UK.