Pride, LGBTQ+ and the National Trust

2022 is a special year as it marks the 50th anniversary of the first Pride march in the UK, which took place on 1 July 1972. Pride is a hugely important event for hundreds of thousands of people all around the world – part-celebration, part-protest and, for many, a chance to be visible.  As such, it’s an opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve come as a society and acknowledge the work still to be done.

As a charity whose purpose is to make nature, beauty and history accessible for everyone, Pride also helps in our ambition to make sure everyone feels welcome in everything we do.

 

We're working together with our LGBTQ+ network to champion a safe and inclusive place to work and volunteer, where we embrace how our similarities and differences make us stronger. 

During lockdown we had to move to an online Pride but this year we'll be attending events and marches around the country, with large numbers of staff and volunteers coming together to mark the occasion. 

Don’t forget to keep an eye on our social media channels over Pride month, where we’ll be sharing a wealth of Pride stories gathered by our curators and LGBTQ+ network.