This project develops a comprehensive series of educational programmes tailored for organisations, families, and individuals in Gloucestershire. Supporting and fostering safer communities for LGBTQIA+ people. The initiative will address existing gaps in training and equip professionals and/or family members with the knowledge and tools to understand and support individuals and organisations navigating personal/professional challenges related to being LGBTQIA+. This will include providing a series of inclusive support for families, individuals, adults and young people. By enhancing awareness, the series of diverse programmes aims to address misconceptions, build confidence in safer, more accepting environments, workplaces, and spaces for support, and ensure LGBTQIA+ individuals feel valued and understood. This is especially needed during this time of separation and an increase in discrimination towards the LGBTQIA+ community.

What we'll deliver:

• A dedicated LGBTQIA+ training programme and tools
• A strong inclusive ethos that incorporates useful information and tools
• A passionate team who believe in making community support stronger and inclusive to everyone

Why it's a great idea:

• Establishing a more inclusive and tolerant community within Gloucestershire, promoting mutual respect, and understanding. • Empowering LGBTQIA+ individuals to access safer spaces and environments without fear of discrimination. • Increasing confidence and competence among connected families, professionals, GP's, wider community, LGBTQIA+ specific needs and safeguarding effectively. • Strengthening partnerships between organisations, a specialised LGBTQIA+ service in Gloucestershire, to ensure sustained and impactful support. • Encouraging organisations to adopt proactive diversity and inclusion strategies, thereby improving workplace morale and retention rates. • Providing a replicable model of sharing skills and tools for other regions seeking to enhance LGBTQIA+ awareness and support initiatives. • Enhancing the overall mental health and well-being of LGBTQIA+ individuals through improved community engagement and inclusive services.

Steps to get it done:

• Buying the equipment we need
• Gathering local engagement from the public
• Creating the training course taking into account feedback from the public
• Advertising the series of courses/programmes
• Delivering the courses/programmes
• Work with feedback and adjust where needed