FWP would like to thank Pride Art Expo Artist @andyduchess.bsky.social for his wonderful donation of a piece of his, Go-Go Boy X. which raised £315 in our fundraising auction at the #LGBTQDefenceAwards It is generous donations like this that helps us continue to help veterans of the Ban
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Fighting With Pride is the LGBTQ+ Armed Forces charity, leading the campaign for better support for LGBTQ+ veterans and families.
Veterans Services Please see the attached leaflet for further information on Veterans Services, and the support available. www.gov.uk/guidance/get...
Julian Support - Wellbeing support in Norwich Julian Support are offering a space for people to take time to focus on their mental health & Wellbeing. Please see the attached flyer for more info.
The LGBT+ Armed Forces Community Memorial has won in the #lgbtqdefenceawards, 2026 LGBTQ+ Network or Initiative of the Year A memorial that reflects the pain of those impacted by the ban, the pride of those who serve today, & is inspirational to those who will serve lgbt-armed-forces-memorial.uk
Still places available to join us for our Autumn Diversity event. Please sign up at this link forms.monday.com/forms/d837db...
Another chance to order Stainless Steel panels & Artist Prints of “An Opened letter” The panels retail for £250, the prints for £35 both inc P&P to UK mainland If you would like to order either or both, please complete the form at the link below by end of day on 31ST OCTOBER 2026 wkf.ms/4AHx4m1
The Royal British Legion’s Festival of Remembrance marks the 15th anniversary of the end of UK involvement in Iraq. To remember that, the RBL & the BBC are planning to read aloud extracts from letters & Blueys exchanged between Iraq veterans & their families. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
There are just 85 days left to lodge your claim for Financial AND Non Financial reparations in the LGBT Recognition Scheme www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/reparations/
Last week our CEO, Peter Gibson, and our London Veteran Community Worker, Gulliver Ralston, recorded a podcast with the fantastic team from Princess Alice Hospice Take a listen to the conversation on the podcast link below open.spotify.com/episode/3HWD...
We are kindly asking for your feedback & support on behalf of the Bridge for Heroes & the wider Armed Forces Community If you have few spare minutes, could we kindly ask you to fill out the linked questionnaire around support & current needs that our AFC face forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...
Future Radio in Norfolk is providing the opportunity to get involved in Radio & Podcasting! They're running a project for veterans who’d like to get involved in radio & podcasting sessions Use this form to register interest & they’ll get back to you futureradio.co.uk/veterans/
The Royal Navy Museum are developing a Remembrance Room in the Royal Marines Experience & plan to cover the wall with portraits of Royal Marines who've passed away There are 250 spaces available & there are specific criteria To apply www.royalnavymuseums.org.uk/index.php/ro...
Explore Gosport’s LGBTQ+ Past September 15th 18:15-19:45, Yourspace Gosport Discover how legislation in the 18th and 19th century impacted on real lives Register here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/voices-for...
Listen to the FWP Chair of Trustees Edmund Hall and Chief Executive Peter Gibson talk to Ian Dale at LBC Radio on the eve of 100 days to go to the deadline for applying for reparations for those impacted by the UK Armed Forces gay ban 1967-2000 youtu.be/yvPjyrI8uUs?...
100 Days to Go with LBC
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@cyrenians.bsky.social are running wellbeing events for members of the LGBTQ+ community with a military connection Events are in their Linburn walled garden, just outside of Edinburgh To book a spot people email veterans@cyrenians.scot Visit our events pages www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/events/
Just 100 days left! Did the Armed Forces LGBT Ban 1967 to 2000 impact you? The deadline for applying for recognition is 23:59 12 Dec 2026 Don’t leave it too late affectedbytheban.campaign.gov.uk www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/reparations/ #BattleForLostVeterasn2026 #LGBTBan #ArmedForcesGayBan
We're delighted to welcome Beckie Smith to our team of Community Workers to support those in the South East Beckie, a WRNS veteran, joins us thanks to the generous funding of @rnrmc.bsky.social #BattleForLostVeterans2026 Find out about Beckie here www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/who-we-are/o...
We're shortlised!! We're delighted to announce that FWP has been shortlisted not once, but twice,as a finalist for this year's LGBTQ+ Defence Awards for the LGBTQ+ Network or Initiative of the Year Thanks to all who've supported & been a part of our journey #LGBTQDefenceAwards
3 FWP veterans & VCW Gulliver Ralston spoke with Ben Coleman MP (Chelsea and Fulham) about the #BattleForLostVeterans2026 For a Veterans Outreach picnic at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, with over 400 veterans #LAFN @thepoppyfactory.bsky.social @chelfulhamben.bsky.social #RoyalHospitalChelsea
Join FWP for the 2026 RBL Remembrance Sunday Cenotaph Parade - 8 November 2026 Sign up here www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/events/natio...
Approaching just 4 months to go for the deadline to apply for reparations, both financial and non-financial. Its now more Important than ever to get this message out there. #BattleForLostveterans2026 www.instagram.com/reel/Dbn9nZm...
olivermorgs on Instagram: "As we zoom towards the end of the year, for #LGBT #Veterans, there’s not much time left until the Financial Recognition Scheme clos…"
As we zoom towards the end of the year, for #LGBT #Veterans, there’s not much time left until the Financial Recognition Scheme closes.Last month, it was a pleasure catching up with @carlaustinbehan for @fightingwithpride - who explained a little about his story in #Manchester, and why this scheme is so important ❤️Here’s the web link for @hitsradiouk Pride: https://www.hellorayo.co.uk/hits-radio-pride/station/on-air/lgbtq-veterans-urged-to-claim-financial-recognition-over-historic-ban@hitsradionews #BattleForLostVeterans2026 #FightingWithPride
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Join us at Manchester Village Pride on Saturday 29th August! We’re looking for Fighting With Pride supporters to be part of our team and walk with us in the Pride Parade. To sign up, use this link forms.monday.com/forms/979b6f... #Pride #BattleForLostVeterans2026
FWP was at Dumfries House in Ayrshire with The King's Foundation and BRAVEHOUND Gulliver spoke to the audience about the #financialrecognitionscheme & the #battleforlostveterans2026, before judging the category of 'Best Sausage Catcher' in the Veterans Dog Show Photos by Jamie Simpson.
FWP veterans are invited to join with fellow veterans from across the Armed Forces at the 4th Annual Picnic in the grounds of the historic @RHChelsea with The Chelsea Pensioners on Thursday 13 August. More details and to book www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/events/royal...
Fighting with Pride with The Chelsea Pensioners Fighting with Pride was at #RoyalHospitalChelsea on Thursday, where Gulliver spoke with staff, Chelsea Pensioners, and visiting veterans about the Financial Recognition Scheme and the #BattleForLostVeterans2026 #LAFN
You still have 1 week to place your order for a Stainless Steel Panel with the words from the LGBT+ Armed Forces Community Memorial, "An Opened Letter" You can also order Artist Prints of the words with golden highlights. Use this link wkf.ms/4eRx7Bv
#Glyndebourne genrously gave seats for some veterans to an evening at the opera, Britten's #BillyBudd Life under suspicion, forbidden desire, innocence punished, institutional failure, and the human cost of moral compromise. It was a powerful evening of friendship, solidarity, & discussion.
Join us at Brighton Pride on Saturday 1st August! We’re looking for volunteers to be part of our team and walk with us in the Pride Parade. To sign up, use this Brighton Pride – Register here forms.monday.com/forms/c965cc... #Volunteering #Pride
Fighting With Pride (FWP) is looking for an outstanding regionally focused LGBTQ+ Veterans Community Worker to support our LGBTQ+ veterans covering the South East region Full details and how to apply can be found here www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/fwp-recruitm...
14th July we held a reception for the FWP Wall of Honour at @queerbritain.bsky.social 11 of the 16 featured individuals were present #BattleForLostVeterans2026 The piece is in place until end of December Thanks to QB team & all who attended, especially our featured veterans & serving personnel