LGBT+ History Month

At Settle, we care a lot about inclusion. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and free to be their true selves, whether that’s residents, colleagues or local partners.

What is LGBT+ History Month?

LGBT+ History Month is an annual month-long observance dedicated to recognising and celebrating the history, contributions and experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and other individuals and communities. It takes place every February in the United Kingdom, though it is celebrated at different times of the year in other countries. The theme of this years LGBT+ History month is Activism and Social Change.

LGBTQ+ History through the lens of Stonewall Housing

Join us on the 27th February at 2pm with Stonewall Housing. Dean Anderson, Settle's Managing Director, will be co-hosting this event alongside Alex Duffy, Training Lead at Stonewall Housing.

Why are you hosting this webinar?

This is really important to us and our work at Settle. We'd love you to join - either on the day or to provide questions in advance that we can ask during the discussion.

The session will highlight key milestones in LGBTQ+ History, including; homelessness in the 1980's, LGBTQ+ life in the 1980's, the impact of Section 28, the fight to make the age of consent equal, the HIV/AIDS crisis, and LGBTQ+ experiences of housing today. Through real recordings from service users and former colleagues, Stonewall Housing provides an authentic glimpse into LGBTQ+ life over the decades.

We want to use this webinar to also give residents and colleagues an opportunity to ask questions about our work at Settle in this area, and use the discussion it prompts to shape our future work on equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring it is inclusive of both residents and colleagues.

How to take part:

  • Send us your questions - is there anything you want to ask about LGBT+ History Month or any of the listed topics? Submit it here for it to be answered by our panel. You will also be able to ask questions during the session. If your question is not asked on the day, we'll always endeavour to answer it afterwards.
  • Register for the webinar details - please follow this link, provide your first and last name, along with your email address and we will send you joining details.

More on Stonewall Housing

Founded by activists in 1983, Stonewall Housing was created in response to the number of LGBTQ+ individuals facing homelessness or at risk of homelessness simply for being who they are. Since then, Stonewall Housing have provided safe spaces for tens of thousands of people across the UK. For many, Stonewall Housing has been a refuge in times of crisis, and for others, it has become a source of lifelong connection and chosen family.

Who are they?

Explore more about the prominent figures shown above here!

An inclusive landlord

It’s important to us that all residents can access our services and feel comfortable interacting with us, whatever your personal circumstances might be. We're committed to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion and we only partner with organisations and contractors who feel the same way.

If you need us to make changes to the way we normally do things, or are experiencing a difficult period in your life and might need a bit of extra help to live comfortably in your home, please contact us to let us know and we can discuss how best we can support you.

Settle's Pledge to LGBTQ+ residentsSigned HouseProud LGBTQ+ Pledge image.

We’re proud to have signed the HouseProud LGBTQ+ Housing Pledge in October 2024, reaffirming our commitment to ensuring LGBTQ+ residents are heard at the highest levels of Settle. The LGBTQ+ Housing Pledge, developed by HouseProud and delivered by Stonewall Housing, is a scheme that all social housing providers can sign up to and asks members for a commitment to LGBTQ+ resident equality and support.

We’re working towards the Pioneer Pledge, which outlines key objectives such as strengthening our relationships with LGBTQ+ residents, enhancing LGBTQ+ visibility across our services, and increasing colleague training to foster a more inclusive community.

At Settle, we care a lot about inclusion. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and free to be their true selves, whether that’s residents, colleagues or local partners.

What is LGBT+ History Month?

LGBT+ History Month is an annual month-long observance dedicated to recognising and celebrating the history, contributions and experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and other individuals and communities. It takes place every February in the United Kingdom, though it is celebrated at different times of the year in other countries. The theme of this years LGBT+ History month is Activism and Social Change.

LGBTQ+ History through the lens of Stonewall Housing

Join us on the 27th February at 2pm with Stonewall Housing. Dean Anderson, Settle's Managing Director, will be co-hosting this event alongside Alex Duffy, Training Lead at Stonewall Housing.

Why are you hosting this webinar?

This is really important to us and our work at Settle. We'd love you to join - either on the day or to provide questions in advance that we can ask during the discussion.

The session will highlight key milestones in LGBTQ+ History, including; homelessness in the 1980's, LGBTQ+ life in the 1980's, the impact of Section 28, the fight to make the age of consent equal, the HIV/AIDS crisis, and LGBTQ+ experiences of housing today. Through real recordings from service users and former colleagues, Stonewall Housing provides an authentic glimpse into LGBTQ+ life over the decades.

We want to use this webinar to also give residents and colleagues an opportunity to ask questions about our work at Settle in this area, and use the discussion it prompts to shape our future work on equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring it is inclusive of both residents and colleagues.

How to take part:

  • Send us your questions - is there anything you want to ask about LGBT+ History Month or any of the listed topics? Submit it here for it to be answered by our panel. You will also be able to ask questions during the session. If your question is not asked on the day, we'll always endeavour to answer it afterwards.
  • Register for the webinar details - please follow this link, provide your first and last name, along with your email address and we will send you joining details.

More on Stonewall Housing

Founded by activists in 1983, Stonewall Housing was created in response to the number of LGBTQ+ individuals facing homelessness or at risk of homelessness simply for being who they are. Since then, Stonewall Housing have provided safe spaces for tens of thousands of people across the UK. For many, Stonewall Housing has been a refuge in times of crisis, and for others, it has become a source of lifelong connection and chosen family.

Who are they?

Explore more about the prominent figures shown above here!

An inclusive landlord

It’s important to us that all residents can access our services and feel comfortable interacting with us, whatever your personal circumstances might be. We're committed to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion and we only partner with organisations and contractors who feel the same way.

If you need us to make changes to the way we normally do things, or are experiencing a difficult period in your life and might need a bit of extra help to live comfortably in your home, please contact us to let us know and we can discuss how best we can support you.

Settle's Pledge to LGBTQ+ residentsSigned HouseProud LGBTQ+ Pledge image.

We’re proud to have signed the HouseProud LGBTQ+ Housing Pledge in October 2024, reaffirming our commitment to ensuring LGBTQ+ residents are heard at the highest levels of Settle. The LGBTQ+ Housing Pledge, developed by HouseProud and delivered by Stonewall Housing, is a scheme that all social housing providers can sign up to and asks members for a commitment to LGBTQ+ resident equality and support.

We’re working towards the Pioneer Pledge, which outlines key objectives such as strengthening our relationships with LGBTQ+ residents, enhancing LGBTQ+ visibility across our services, and increasing colleague training to foster a more inclusive community.

Ask Us Anything

Got a burning question you want to ask? Submit it here for it to be answered on the Webinar!

If your question is not asked during the session, we'll always endeavour to answer it afterwards.

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Page last updated: 05 Feb 2025, 01:13 PM