News Archives - The Diversity Trust

A note on our current social climate – February 2025

Dear All,

We are writing to you in acknowledgement of the current pushback against Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives. It’s important that we stand together and reaffirm their importance.

As an equalities-led organisation working in this area for over 12 years, it is imperative that we acknowledge both the direction of the discourse and environment of the present moment. While the loudest of the negative discourse might be stemming from the US, we too are seeing an impact on our work in the UK.

What we are consistently finding when drilling down into the content of the backlash, is that most – if not all – of it is rooted in misinformation about what genuine EDI initiatives are, and what they are designed to do.

Full Statement: The Diversity Trust’s response to the banning of puberty blockers

The Diversity Trust is very disappointed by the decision made by the Department of Health and Social Care to indefinitely ban puberty blockers for use in people with gender dysphoria. The announcement made by the UK government directly discriminates against Trans & Non-Binary young people and continues the hostile treatment of Trans & Non-Binary youth … Continued

Our initial statement in support of Young Trans and Non-Binary people, and on the impact banning puberty blockers will have

As an organisation which supports and prides itself on having LGBTQ+ people at its core, we are disappointed by the UK government’s choice to indefinitely ban puberty blockers for people seeking gender affirming care. Every single young person in the UK has a right to access healthcare that they need and to not be discriminated … Continued

The Diversity Trust x TSL Impact Report April – December 2023

After an eventful second year in the partnership, The Diversity Trust and TSL turned their eyes to Year 3. Even though it’s a shorter reporting year, our work together continued to develop into new and exciting areas, drawing from mutual aims and passions around social justice. We’re excited to launch our Impact Report on Year … Continued

The Diversity Trust Impact Report 2023-2024

We’re delighted to announce the launch of our Impact Report from 1 April 2023-31 March 2024. Read our 2023/24 Impact Report here.

An open letter to Avon & Somerset and Gloucestershire region MPs on LGBTQ+ Rights

It has now been 100 days of the new Labour Government and as an organisation The Diversity Trust wants to ensure our MPs will uphold their roles to support everyone in their constituencies. As we have seen in the years gone by LGBTQ+ people have either not been supported or actively discriminated against by the … Continued

Over 50 and LGBT? The Diversity Trust and Age UK South Gloucestershire want to hear from you!

Are you LGBT and over 50? As part of the 2025 Pride celebrations, Age UK South Gloucestershire and The Diversity Trust would love to introduce our first event celebrating all things Pride for those aged over 50 living in South Gloucestershire. We would really appreciate your input to be able to make this a success!

Baby Loss Awareness Week: New research and best practice advice for the workplace

Today is the start of Baby Loss Awareness Week (9-15th October). This week marks a chance for people who have experienced baby loss in pregnancy, at or soon after birth, or in infancy, to come together as a community and find a supportive space to share their experiences. This week provides a good reminder for … Continued

The Diversity Trust on Shoutout LGBT Radio

On Thursday 3rd October, our Voice and Representation Co-odinator Tim, and Volunteer Co-ordinator Trudie were delighted to be invited on to Shoutout LGBT radio to chat about our work, volunteering opportunities, and our Voice and Influence project. Tune in to listen to Tim and Trudie talk all about our work supporting and amplifying the voices … Continued

Launching our LGBTQ+ Roadshow and Survey for National Hate Crime Awareness Week

National Hate Crime Awareness Week is coming up this 12-19th October and The Diversity Trust wants to hear from the LGBTQ+ community about their experience and thoughts around Hate Crime reporting. We’re launching a survey and will also be holding workshops during Hate Crime Awareness week in Yate, Bath, Weston-Super-Mare, and Yeovil.