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Wessexman: The Premier League will no longer take part in the Rainbow Laces campaign after ending its partnership with LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall.

2025-08-13T16:55:46Z

The Premier League will no longer take part in the Rainbow Laces campaign after ending its partnership with LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall.

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	In December 2022 it was announced that the Senior Management Team at [[LSE]] had decided not to renew the LSE membership of [[Stonewall]] <ref> https://londonschoolofeconomicscommunications.newsweaver.com/staffnews/1sdv5ruhdgx1f4bxjwds2v?email=true&lang=en&a=5&p=10276473&t=3963491 The announcement made reference to Stonewall's approach which was not seen to be in keeping with academic freedom. ''After extensive and thoughtful reflection upon all perspectives, SMC believe the best way to ensure ongoing advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion, which includes sustaining LSE as a place for the free exchange of ideas and academic discussion, is through not renewing our membership''...''This is because LSE’s role as an institution is to enable us all to come together to discuss, effect change and challenge through education practices, academic research and rigorous debate''.</ref>.		In December 2022 it was announced that the Senior Management Team at [[LSE]] had decided not to renew the LSE membership of [[Stonewall]] <ref> https://londonschoolofeconomicscommunications.newsweaver.com/staffnews/1sdv5ruhdgx1f4bxjwds2v?email=true&lang=en&a=5&p=10276473&t=3963491 The announcement made reference to Stonewall's approach which was not seen to be in keeping with academic freedom. ''After extensive and thoughtful reflection upon all perspectives, SMC believe the best way to ensure ongoing advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion, which includes sustaining LSE as a place for the free exchange of ideas and academic discussion, is through not renewing our membership''...''This is because LSE’s role as an institution is to enable us all to come together to discuss, effect change and challenge through education practices, academic research and rigorous debate''.</ref>.

	Sport England cut its ties with Stonewall in 2024 <ref> https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13383751/Sport-England-cuts-ties-Stonewall-amid-warnings-quangos-distance-LGBTQ-lobby-group.html?ico=topics_pagination_desktop </ref>.		Sport England cut its ties with Stonewall in 2024 <ref> https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13383751/Sport-England-cuts-ties-Stonewall-amid-warnings-quangos-distance-LGBTQ-lobby-group.html?ico=topics_pagination_desktop </ref>. The Premier League cut ties in 2025 <ref> The Premier League will no longer take part in the Rainbow Laces campaign after ending its partnership with LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall.BBC report 8 August 2025 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cm2vkgelrwwo </ref>.

	==Directors and Chairs==		==Directors and Chairs==

Wessexman: /* Gender ideology and organisations leaving Stonewall */ Sport England leave Stonewall scheme.

2024-05-08T20:35:47Z

Gender ideology and organisations leaving Stonewall: Sport England leave Stonewall scheme.

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	A large number of institutions cut their association with Stonewall in 2021. In November 2021 the [[BBC]] announced they were leaving Stonewall. The broadcaster reported that its participation in Stonewall's Diversity Champions scheme had raised questions about whether it could be impartial on issues that the charity was campaigning about <ref> BBC pulls out of Stonewall diversity scheme 10 November 2021 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59232736 </ref>. In December 2021 [[UCL]] announced it was leaving the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme and Workplace Equality Index, citing Stonewall's restriction on academic freedom <ref> https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2021/dec/ucl-and-stonewall-diversity-champions-programme-and-workplace-equality-index 'UCL’s senior leadership team has accepted Academic Board’s advice about the fundamental need to uphold academic freedom and freedom of speech in an academic context, recognising that a formal institutional commitment to Stonewall may have the effect of inhibiting academic work and discussion within UCL about sex and gender identity'.</ref>.		A large number of institutions cut their association with Stonewall in 2021. In November 2021 the [[BBC]] announced they were leaving Stonewall. The broadcaster reported that its participation in Stonewall's Diversity Champions scheme had raised questions about whether it could be impartial on issues that the charity was campaigning about <ref> BBC pulls out of Stonewall diversity scheme 10 November 2021 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59232736 </ref>. In December 2021 [[UCL]] announced it was leaving the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme and Workplace Equality Index, citing Stonewall's restriction on academic freedom <ref> https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2021/dec/ucl-and-stonewall-diversity-champions-programme-and-workplace-equality-index 'UCL’s senior leadership team has accepted Academic Board’s advice about the fundamental need to uphold academic freedom and freedom of speech in an academic context, recognising that a formal institutional commitment to Stonewall may have the effect of inhibiting academic work and discussion within UCL about sex and gender identity'.</ref>.
	In December 2022 it was announced that the Senior Management Team at [[LSE]] had decided not to renew the LSE membership of [[Stonewall]] <ref> https://londonschoolofeconomicscommunications.newsweaver.com/staffnews/1sdv5ruhdgx1f4bxjwds2v?email=true&lang=en&a=5&p=10276473&t=3963491 The announcement made reference to Stonewall's approach which was not seen to be in keeping with academic freedom. ''After extensive and thoughtful reflection upon all perspectives, SMC believe the best way to ensure ongoing advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion, which includes sustaining LSE as a place for the free exchange of ideas and academic discussion, is through not renewing our membership''...''This is because LSE’s role as an institution is to enable us all to come together to discuss, effect change and challenge through education practices, academic research and rigorous debate''.</ref>.		In December 2022 it was announced that the Senior Management Team at [[LSE]] had decided not to renew the LSE membership of [[Stonewall]] <ref> https://londonschoolofeconomicscommunications.newsweaver.com/staffnews/1sdv5ruhdgx1f4bxjwds2v?email=true&lang=en&a=5&p=10276473&t=3963491 The announcement made reference to Stonewall's approach which was not seen to be in keeping with academic freedom. ''After extensive and thoughtful reflection upon all perspectives, SMC believe the best way to ensure ongoing advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion, which includes sustaining LSE as a place for the free exchange of ideas and academic discussion, is through not renewing our membership''...''This is because LSE’s role as an institution is to enable us all to come together to discuss, effect change and challenge through education practices, academic research and rigorous debate''.</ref>.

			Sport England cut its ties with Stonewall in 2024 <ref> https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13383751/Sport-England-cuts-ties-Stonewall-amid-warnings-quangos-distance-LGBTQ-lobby-group.html?ico=topics_pagination_desktop </ref>.

	==Directors and Chairs==		==Directors and Chairs==

Wessexman: LSE left Stonewall and gave reasons

2023-07-19T18:26:59Z

LSE left Stonewall and gave reasons

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	A large number of institutions cut their association with Stonewall in 2021. In November 2021 the [[BBC]] announced they were leaving Stonewall. The broadcaster reported that its participation in Stonewall's Diversity Champions scheme had raised questions about whether it could be impartial on issues that the charity was campaigning about <ref> BBC pulls out of Stonewall diversity scheme 10 November 2021 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59232736 </ref>. In December 2021 [[UCL]] announced it was leaving the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme and Workplace Equality Index, citing Stonewall's restriction on academic freedom <ref> https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2021/dec/ucl-and-stonewall-diversity-champions-programme-and-workplace-equality-index 'UCL’s senior leadership team has accepted Academic Board’s advice about the fundamental need to uphold academic freedom and freedom of speech in an academic context, recognising that a formal institutional commitment to Stonewall may have the effect of inhibiting academic work and discussion within UCL about sex and gender identity'.</ref>.		A large number of institutions cut their association with Stonewall in 2021. In November 2021 the [[BBC]] announced they were leaving Stonewall. The broadcaster reported that its participation in Stonewall's Diversity Champions scheme had raised questions about whether it could be impartial on issues that the charity was campaigning about <ref> BBC pulls out of Stonewall diversity scheme 10 November 2021 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59232736 </ref>. In December 2021 [[UCL]] announced it was leaving the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme and Workplace Equality Index, citing Stonewall's restriction on academic freedom <ref> https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2021/dec/ucl-and-stonewall-diversity-champions-programme-and-workplace-equality-index 'UCL’s senior leadership team has accepted Academic Board’s advice about the fundamental need to uphold academic freedom and freedom of speech in an academic context, recognising that a formal institutional commitment to Stonewall may have the effect of inhibiting academic work and discussion within UCL about sex and gender identity'.</ref>.
			In December 2022 it was announced that the Senior Management Team at [[LSE]] had decided not to renew the LSE membership of [[Stonewall]] <ref> https://londonschoolofeconomicscommunications.newsweaver.com/staffnews/1sdv5ruhdgx1f4bxjwds2v?email=true&lang=en&a=5&p=10276473&t=3963491 The announcement made reference to Stonewall's approach which was not seen to be in keeping with academic freedom. ''After extensive and thoughtful reflection upon all perspectives, SMC believe the best way to ensure ongoing advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion, which includes sustaining LSE as a place for the free exchange of ideas and academic discussion, is through not renewing our membership''...''This is because LSE’s role as an institution is to enable us all to come together to discuss, effect change and challenge through education practices, academic research and rigorous debate''.</ref>.

	==Directors and Chairs==		==Directors and Chairs==

Wessexman: Labour MP criticised Stonewall 2021

2023-07-13T19:25:54Z

Labour MP criticised Stonewall 2021

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	In May 2021 Stonewall denied that they had approved incorrect advice on transgender issues for the University of Essex, which is part of its Diversity Champions workplace inclusion scheme. The Reindorf report found that [[Essex University]] had unlawfully blacklisted a speaker after some protesters labelled her a "transphobe". <ref> Essex University 'Review of two events involving external speakers' 17 May 2021 https://www.essex.ac.uk/blog/posts/2021/05/17/review-of-two-events-with-external-speakers </ref>		In May 2021 Stonewall denied that they had approved incorrect advice on transgender issues for the University of Essex, which is part of its Diversity Champions workplace inclusion scheme. The Reindorf report found that [[Essex University]] had unlawfully blacklisted a speaker after some protesters labelled her a "transphobe". <ref> Essex University 'Review of two events involving external speakers' 17 May 2021 https://www.essex.ac.uk/blog/posts/2021/05/17/review-of-two-events-with-external-speakers </ref>
	In May 2021 Nancy Kelley likened so-called "gender critical" beliefs to anti-Semitism. <ref> Stonewall boss defends new strategy amid criticism BBC 29 May 2021 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-57281448 </ref>		In May 2021 Nancy Kelley likened so-called "gender critical" beliefs to anti-Semitism. <ref> Stonewall boss defends new strategy amid criticism BBC 29 May 2021 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-57281448 </ref>

			In October 2021, [[Labour]] MP for Gower, Tonia Antoniazzi criticised Stonewall, stating the Welsh government had promoted an "ideological culture" and were "dictated to by Stonewall" <ref> Thompson, David (15 October 2021). "LGBT charity Stonewall 'dictated policy' to Welsh government". BBC News. </ref>.

	A large number of institutions cut their association with Stonewall in 2021. In November 2021 the [[BBC]] announced they were leaving Stonewall. The broadcaster reported that its participation in Stonewall's Diversity Champions scheme had raised questions about whether it could be impartial on issues that the charity was campaigning about <ref> BBC pulls out of Stonewall diversity scheme 10 November 2021 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59232736 </ref>. In December 2021 [[UCL]] announced it was leaving the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme and Workplace Equality Index, citing Stonewall's restriction on academic freedom <ref> https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2021/dec/ucl-and-stonewall-diversity-champions-programme-and-workplace-equality-index 'UCL’s senior leadership team has accepted Academic Board’s advice about the fundamental need to uphold academic freedom and freedom of speech in an academic context, recognising that a formal institutional commitment to Stonewall may have the effect of inhibiting academic work and discussion within UCL about sex and gender identity'.</ref>.		A large number of institutions cut their association with Stonewall in 2021. In November 2021 the [[BBC]] announced they were leaving Stonewall. The broadcaster reported that its participation in Stonewall's Diversity Champions scheme had raised questions about whether it could be impartial on issues that the charity was campaigning about <ref> BBC pulls out of Stonewall diversity scheme 10 November 2021 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59232736 </ref>. In December 2021 [[UCL]] announced it was leaving the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme and Workplace Equality Index, citing Stonewall's restriction on academic freedom <ref> https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2021/dec/ucl-and-stonewall-diversity-champions-programme-and-workplace-equality-index 'UCL’s senior leadership team has accepted Academic Board’s advice about the fundamental need to uphold academic freedom and freedom of speech in an academic context, recognising that a formal institutional commitment to Stonewall may have the effect of inhibiting academic work and discussion within UCL about sex and gender identity'.</ref>.

Wessexman: /* Directors and Chairs */ Announcement CEO stepping down

2023-07-11T10:40:07Z

Directors and Chairs: Announcement CEO stepping down

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	* [[Angela Mason]] (1992-2002)		* [[Angela Mason]] (1992-2002)
	* [[Ben Summerskill]] (2003-2014)		* [[Ben Summerskill]] (2003-2014)
	* [[Ruth Hunt]] (~~appointed~~ 2014).		* [[Ruth Hunt]] (2014-2020)
	* [[Nancy Kelley]]		* [[Nancy Kelley]] (2020-2023)

	[[Cathryn Wright]] is Chief Operating Officer.		[[Cathryn Wright]] is Chief Operating Officer.

	[[Jacqueline Davies]] was appointed Chair of Stonewall in 2012, replacing [[David Isaac]].<ref>http://www.stonewall.org.uk/media/current_releases/8102.asp "Jacqueline Davies appointed Stonewall Chair", ''Stonewall'', 24 October 2012</ref>		[[Jacqueline Davies]] was appointed Chair of Stonewall in 2012, replacing [[David Isaac]].<ref>http://www.stonewall.org.uk/media/current_releases/8102.asp "Jacqueline Davies appointed Stonewall Chair", ''Stonewall'', 24 October 2012</ref>. Iain Anderson was Chair of Trustees in 2023 <ref> https://www.stonewall.org.uk/about-us/news/update-chair-stonewall (accessed 11 July 2023 </ref>.

	==External links==		==External links==

Wessexman at 20:43, 18 December 2022

2022-12-18T20:43:28Z

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	:''This page describes the campaigning organisation; for other uses of the term "Stonewall", and for its origin, see [[Stonewall (disambiguation)]].''		:''This page describes the campaigning organisation; for other uses of the term "Stonewall", and for its origin, see [[Stonewall (disambiguation)]].''

	'''Stonewall Equality Limited''', generally referred to simply as '''Stonewall''', is a British LGBT campaigning organisation, with increasing emphasis on trans issues post 2015. It was founded in 1989 by a small group of women and men who had been active in the struggle against [[Section 28]] of the Local Government Act <ref> Founders included [[Michael Cashman]], [[Ian McKellen]],[[Simon Fanshawe]],[[Duncan Campbell]] and [[Peter Rivas]]</ref>. It is often quoted as “ten men and ten women” – though people argue over who those ten men and women were. [[Sir Ian McKellen]], [[Matthew Parris]], [[Lisa Power]], [[Michael Cashman]] and [[Olivette Cole-Wilson]] were chosen for The Reunion programme on BBC <ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00mpmm4</ref>. [[Douglas Slater]] was featured as one of the primary founders in David Mixner’s book “''Brave Journeys: Profiles in Gay and Lesbian Courage''” <ref>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Brave-Journeys-Profiles-Lesbian-ebook/dp/B004G60FU4</ref>. [[Matthew Parris]] left Stonewall in 2020, and a number of other key people who were involved in the organisation in its early years, including [[Kate Harris]], have also left disillusioned with the stand the organisation has taken in recent years on [[gender identity]] and [[self identification]]. In May 2021, Liz Truss, the Equalities Minister, called on organisations to leave the Stonewall Diversity Champions Scheme. <ref> Minister urges official withdrawal from Stonewall Diversity Scheme in The Times 31 May 2021 </ref> In February 2022 Stonewall demanded the [[Equality and Human Rights Commission]] lose its 'A status' and voice in the United Nations following their disagreement with Stonewall's stance on trans issues and as part of an ongoing 'trans war' Stonewall was embroiled in.		'''Stonewall Equality Limited''', generally referred to simply as '''Stonewall''', is a British LGBT campaigning organisation, with increasing emphasis on trans issues post 2015. It was founded in 1989 by a small group of women and men who had been active in the struggle against [[Section 28]] of the Local Government Act <ref> Founders included [[Michael Cashman]], [[Ian McKellen]], [[Simon Fanshawe]],[[Duncan Campbell]] and [[Peter Rivas]]</ref>. It is often quoted as “ten men and ten women” – though people argue over who those ten men and women were. [[Sir Ian McKellen]], [[Matthew Parris]], [[Lisa Power]], [[Michael Cashman]] and [[Olivette Cole-Wilson]] were chosen for The Reunion programme on BBC <ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00mpmm4</ref>. [[Douglas Slater]] was featured as one of the primary founders in David Mixner’s book “''Brave Journeys: Profiles in Gay and Lesbian Courage''” <ref>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Brave-Journeys-Profiles-Lesbian-ebook/dp/B004G60FU4</ref>. [[Matthew Parris]] left Stonewall in 2020, and a number of other key people who were involved in the organisation in its early years, including [[Kate Harris]], have also left disillusioned with the stand the organisation has taken in recent years on [[gender identity]] and [[self identification]]. In May 2021, Liz Truss, the Equalities Minister, called on organisations to leave the Stonewall Diversity Champions Scheme. <ref> Minister urges official withdrawal from Stonewall Diversity Scheme in The Times 31 May 2021 </ref> In February 2022 Stonewall demanded the [[Equality and Human Rights Commission]] lose its 'A status' and voice in the United Nations following their disagreement with Stonewall's stance on trans issues and as part of an ongoing 'trans war' Stonewall was embroiled in.

Wessexman: Founders names

2022-12-18T20:42:39Z

Founders names

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	:''This page describes the campaigning organisation; for other uses of the term "Stonewall", and for its origin, see [[Stonewall (disambiguation)]].''		:''This page describes the campaigning organisation; for other uses of the term "Stonewall", and for its origin, see [[Stonewall (disambiguation)]].''

	'''Stonewall Equality Limited''', generally referred to simply as '''Stonewall''', is a British LGBT campaigning organisation, with increasing emphasis on trans issues post 2015. It was founded in 1989 by a small group of women and men who had been active in the struggle against [[Section 28]] of the Local Government Act. It is often quoted as “ten men and ten women” – though people argue over who those ten men and women were. [[Sir Ian McKellen]], [[Matthew Parris]], [[Lisa Power]], [[Michael Cashman]] and [[Olivette Cole-Wilson]] were chosen for The Reunion programme on BBC <ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00mpmm4</ref>. [[Douglas Slater]] was featured as one of the primary founders in David Mixner’s book “''Brave Journeys: Profiles in Gay and Lesbian Courage''” <ref>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Brave-Journeys-Profiles-Lesbian-ebook/dp/B004G60FU4</ref>. [[Matthew Parris]] left Stonewall in 2020, and a number of other key people who were involved in the organisation in its early years, including [[Kate Harris]], have also left disillusioned with the stand the organisation has taken in recent years on [[gender identity]] and [[self identification]]. In May 2021, Liz Truss, the Equalities Minister, called on organisations to leave the Stonewall Diversity Champions Scheme. <ref> Minister urges official withdrawal from Stonewall Diversity Scheme in The Times 31 May 2021 </ref> In February 2022 Stonewall demanded the [[Equality and Human Rights Commission]] lose its 'A status' and voice in the United Nations following their disagreement with Stonewall's stance on trans issues and as part of an ongoing 'trans war' Stonewall was embroiled in.		'''Stonewall Equality Limited''', generally referred to simply as '''Stonewall''', is a British LGBT campaigning organisation, with increasing emphasis on trans issues post 2015. It was founded in 1989 by a small group of women and men who had been active in the struggle against [[Section 28]] of the Local Government Act <ref> Founders included [[Michael Cashman]], [[Ian McKellen]],[[Simon Fanshawe]],[[Duncan Campbell]] and [[Peter Rivas]]</ref>. It is often quoted as “ten men and ten women” – though people argue over who those ten men and women were. [[Sir Ian McKellen]], [[Matthew Parris]], [[Lisa Power]], [[Michael Cashman]] and [[Olivette Cole-Wilson]] were chosen for The Reunion programme on BBC <ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00mpmm4</ref>. [[Douglas Slater]] was featured as one of the primary founders in David Mixner’s book “''Brave Journeys: Profiles in Gay and Lesbian Courage''” <ref>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Brave-Journeys-Profiles-Lesbian-ebook/dp/B004G60FU4</ref>. [[Matthew Parris]] left Stonewall in 2020, and a number of other key people who were involved in the organisation in its early years, including [[Kate Harris]], have also left disillusioned with the stand the organisation has taken in recent years on [[gender identity]] and [[self identification]]. In May 2021, Liz Truss, the Equalities Minister, called on organisations to leave the Stonewall Diversity Champions Scheme. <ref> Minister urges official withdrawal from Stonewall Diversity Scheme in The Times 31 May 2021 </ref> In February 2022 Stonewall demanded the [[Equality and Human Rights Commission]] lose its 'A status' and voice in the United Nations following their disagreement with Stonewall's stance on trans issues and as part of an ongoing 'trans war' Stonewall was embroiled in.

Wessexman: EHRC seen as opposition

2022-02-11T20:37:22Z

EHRC seen as opposition

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	'''Stonewall Equality Limited''', generally referred to simply as '''Stonewall''', is a British LGBT campaigning organisation. It was founded in 1989 by a small group of women and men who had been active in the struggle against [[Section 28]] of the Local Government Act. It is often quoted as “ten men and ten women” – though people argue over who those ten men and women were. [[Sir Ian McKellen]], [[Matthew Parris]], [[Lisa Power]], [[Michael Cashman]] and [[Olivette Cole-Wilson]] were chosen for The Reunion programme on BBC <ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00mpmm4</ref>. [[Douglas Slater]] was featured as one of the primary founders in David Mixner’s book “''Brave Journeys: Profiles in Gay and Lesbian Courage''” <ref>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Brave-Journeys-Profiles-Lesbian-ebook/dp/B004G60FU4</ref>. [[Matthew Parris]] left Stonewall in 2020, and a number of other key people who were involved in the organisation in its early years, including [[Kate Harris]], have also left disillusioned with the stand the organisation has taken in recent years on [[gender identity]] and [[self identification]]. In May 2021, Liz Truss, the Equalities Minister, called on organisations to leave the Stonewall Diversity Champions Scheme. <ref> Minister urges official withdrawal from Stonewall Diversity Scheme in The Times 31 May 2021 </ref>		'''Stonewall Equality Limited''', generally referred to simply as '''Stonewall''', is a British LGBT campaigning organisation, with increasing emphasis on trans issues post 2015. It was founded in 1989 by a small group of women and men who had been active in the struggle against [[Section 28]] of the Local Government Act. It is often quoted as “ten men and ten women” – though people argue over who those ten men and women were. [[Sir Ian McKellen]], [[Matthew Parris]], [[Lisa Power]], [[Michael Cashman]] and [[Olivette Cole-Wilson]] were chosen for The Reunion programme on BBC <ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00mpmm4</ref>. [[Douglas Slater]] was featured as one of the primary founders in David Mixner’s book “''Brave Journeys: Profiles in Gay and Lesbian Courage''” <ref>http://www.amazon.co.uk/Brave-Journeys-Profiles-Lesbian-ebook/dp/B004G60FU4</ref>. [[Matthew Parris]] left Stonewall in 2020, and a number of other key people who were involved in the organisation in its early years, including [[Kate Harris]], have also left disillusioned with the stand the organisation has taken in recent years on [[gender identity]] and [[self identification]]. In May 2021, Liz Truss, the Equalities Minister, called on organisations to leave the Stonewall Diversity Champions Scheme. <ref> Minister urges official withdrawal from Stonewall Diversity Scheme in The Times 31 May 2021 </ref> In February 2022 Stonewall demanded the [[Equality and Human Rights Commission]] lose its 'A status' and voice in the United Nations following their disagreement with Stonewall's stance on trans issues and as part of an ongoing 'trans war' Stonewall was embroiled in.

Wessexman: /* Gender ideology and organisations leaving Stonewall */

2021-12-16T20:12:48Z

Gender ideology and organisations leaving Stonewall

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	In May 2021 Nancy Kelley likened so-called "gender critical" beliefs to anti-Semitism. <ref> Stonewall boss defends new strategy amid criticism BBC 29 May 2021 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-57281448 </ref>		In May 2021 Nancy Kelley likened so-called "gender critical" beliefs to anti-Semitism. <ref> Stonewall boss defends new strategy amid criticism BBC 29 May 2021 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-57281448 </ref>

	A large number of institutions cut their association with Stonewall in 2021. In November 2021 the [[BBC]] announced they were leaving Stonewall. The broadcaster reported that its participation in Stonewall's Diversity Champions scheme had raised questions about whether it could be impartial on issues that the charity was campaigning about <ref> BBC pulls out of Stonewall diversity scheme 10 November 2021 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59232736 </ref>.		A large number of institutions cut their association with Stonewall in 2021. In November 2021 the [[BBC]] announced they were leaving Stonewall. The broadcaster reported that its participation in Stonewall's Diversity Champions scheme had raised questions about whether it could be impartial on issues that the charity was campaigning about <ref> BBC pulls out of Stonewall diversity scheme 10 November 2021 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59232736 </ref>. In December 2021 [[UCL]] announced it was leaving the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme and Workplace Equality Index, citing Stonewall's restriction on academic freedom <ref> https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2021/dec/ucl-and-stonewall-diversity-champions-programme-and-workplace-equality-index 'UCL’s senior leadership team has accepted Academic Board’s advice about the fundamental need to uphold academic freedom and freedom of speech in an academic context, recognising that a formal institutional commitment to Stonewall may have the effect of inhibiting academic work and discussion within UCL about sex and gender identity'.</ref>.

	==Directors and Chairs==		==Directors and Chairs==

Wessexman: distinction Equality Index/Diversity Champions

2021-11-10T20:55:08Z

distinction Equality Index/Diversity Champions

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	==Stonewall Diversity Champions==		==Stonewall Diversity Champions==
	Stonewall's 'Diversity Champions programme' has offered advice and support to over 600 organisations including IBM, Barclays, Barnardos, DCLG and the Royal Navy.<ref>http://www.stonewall.org.uk/get-involved/workplace/diversity-champions-programme. Accessed: 2015-12-17. (Archived by WebCite® at http://www.webcitation.org/6dqBjWsLT)</ref>. Companies can pay a fee to be assessed by Stonewall ~~and compete to be placed in their top employer lists. In 2020 Newcastle City Council was placed top~~. The cost of ~~participating~~ has been subject to some criticism.		Stonewall's 'Diversity Champions programme' has offered advice and support to over 600 organisations including IBM, Barclays, Barnardos, DCLG and the Royal Navy.<ref>http://www.stonewall.org.uk/get-involved/workplace/diversity-champions-programme. Accessed: 2015-12-17. (Archived by WebCite® at http://www.webcitation.org/6dqBjWsLT)</ref>. Companies can pay a fee to be assessed by Stonewall as a Diversity Champion.The cost of being a Diversity Champion has been subject to some criticism.

	In 2021 The [[Equality and Human Rights Commission]] left Stonewall’s Diversity Champions scheme. Baroness Kishwer Falkner, Chair of the Commission, revealed the decision in a letter to the campaigning group Sex Matters. Baroness Falkner said “As a publicly funded organisation we have to ensure that we are making the best choices when it comes to our budget and have recently been reviewing all of our memberships. We wrote to Stonewall in March to let them know that we would not be renewing our membership, and this has now expired”. <ref> https://lesbianandgaynews.com/2021/05/equality-and-human-rights-commission-quits-stonewalls-diversity-champions-scheme/ </ref> In May 2021, Liz Truss, the Equalities Minister, called on organisations to leave the Diversity Champions Scheme. <ref> Minister urges official withdrawal from Stonewall Diversity Scheme in The Times 31 May 2021 </ref>		In 2021 The [[Equality and Human Rights Commission]] left Stonewall’s Diversity Champions scheme. Baroness Kishwer Falkner, Chair of the Commission, revealed the decision in a letter to the campaigning group Sex Matters. Baroness Falkner said “As a publicly funded organisation we have to ensure that we are making the best choices when it comes to our budget and have recently been reviewing all of our memberships. We wrote to Stonewall in March to let them know that we would not be renewing our membership, and this has now expired”. <ref> https://lesbianandgaynews.com/2021/05/equality-and-human-rights-commission-quits-stonewalls-diversity-champions-scheme/ </ref> In May 2021, Liz Truss, the Equalities Minister, called on organisations to leave the Diversity Champions Scheme. <ref> Minister urges official withdrawal from Stonewall Diversity Scheme in The Times 31 May 2021 </ref>

			Stonewall also run an annual Equality Index where the top 100 employers are listed after assessment by Stonewall of how they operate in relation to Stonewall's LGBT policies. Although it is free to enter the Equality Index competition successful companies will have paid for recognition as a Diversity Champion.

	==Other projects==		==Other projects==