Celebrate your community with these top 10 Pride tips
Standing in your truth and living authentically is always something to be celebrated. It’s what Pride season is all about – where people across the world let their true colours shine.
With pointers and recommendations you should know this summer, whether you’re a member of the LGBTQ+ community or a staunch ally, here are Checklist’s top 10 Pride tips.
Find exciting opportunities with inclusive employers
Ever wondered what it would be like to find an employment-focused platform that places inclusivity first? Look no further. myGwork is the ultimate hub for LGBTQ+ professionals, graduates, inclusive employers, and anyone who believes in workplace equality.
It’s a vibrant platform where LGBTQ+ professionals can safely connect with inclusive employers, land awesome jobs, find mentors, attend cool events, dive into e-learning, and stay updated with the latest news.
They’ve partnered with over 350 companies, including big names from the FTSE 100, to boost inclusion and help these companies attract and keep top talent while making their brands shine. Every month, they receive over 500,000 job applications, showing just how effective their platform is at connecting talent with opportunities.
Basically, if you’re an LGBTQ+ person looking to level up in your career, myGwork is the go-to platform for jobs, training, and networking. And if you’re an organisation looking to attract LGBTQ+ talent, you’re sure to find them through myGwork.
Support from an LGBTQ+ friendly mortgage broker
Buying your first home, moving house, getting a mortgage or a remortgage should be one of the most exciting times in your life. But often, members of the LGBTQ+ community can experience difficulty when trying to find the most suitable, competitive mortgage finance.
YES Mortgage Services Limited are an LGBTQ+ friendly mortgage broker who have supported many clients through the mortgage application process – helping address concerns regarding the types of questions they will be asked on a mortgage application form or whether the broker or lender will make assumptions regarding their personal lifestyle.
So, how can they help? Well, they don’t charge a broker fee for a start. They understand that this may feel like a sensitive or uncomfortable process, and have access to a comprehensive panel of lenders to find the most suitable mortgage for you. They always strive to make the process as clear, simple and straightforward as possible.
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. YES Mortgage Services Limited is an appointed representative of H L Partnership Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. YES Mortgage Services Limited are registered in England and Wales. Registered No: 08872874. Registered Office: The Old Barn Brooklands Farm, Mannington, Wimborne, Dorset, England, BH21 7JU.
Get qualified to champion inclusion in the workplace
Do you have an LGBTQIA+ champion in your workforce? Do you have an inclusive and supportive work environment, where employees understand the importance of LGBTQIA+ inclusion?
Learning Curve Group offer a LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in the Workplace qualification which aims to educate employees and employers on the unique challenges faced by the community, and the strategies that can be implemented to promote equality in the workplace.
The course is valuable for everyone, but particularly those committed to creating a more inclusive workplace environment, including HR professionals, managers and team leaders or those aspiring to work in HR.
Designed for convenience, the course is delivered online, meaning you can learn at your own pace and fit studies around busy schedules. You can also sign up quickly and easily, and have immediate access to the online Learning Curve Grouplearning portal which is full of educational resources.
The info: Click here to claim a 20% discount off the Level 2 LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in the Workplace qualification with code ‘METROPRIDE’.*
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Celebrate Pride at Battersea Power Station
Celebrate Pride Month in style at the iconic Battersea Power Station with special screenings of 90s classic movies at The Cinema in the Power Station.
On 26th June watch the ultimate action-adventure movie, Speed, featuring Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves. On 10th July catch The Usual Suspects, and later in the month, Magnolia, is screened on 17th. If mystery thrillers are more your thing, then book your tickets for 24th July, when The Sixth Sense – starring Bruce Willis and Toni Collette – returns to the big screen.
The Cinema In The Power Station has sumptuous reclining seating and fine wines, champagnes, craft beers, house-made cocktails, popcorn, sweet and savoury treats all available to enjoy at your seat. Get your tickets today and get set for a 90s-style night to remember!
Trusted specialists in LGBTQ+ legal services
Being a member of the LGBTQ+ community can mean that your wants and needs are slightly different. This may apply to different aspects of your life, including when you need to seek legal advice.
At Slater Heelis, they proudly stand as the first UK legal firm accredited by the LGBT Foundation. Their legal experts offer tailored services for the LGBTQ+ community, including family matters, criminal defence, wills and probate, as well as employment law.
They work closely with organisations like the LGBT Foundation and Switchboard, the national LGBTQIA+ support line, providing advice and participating in training programmes to be true allies.
When you instruct Slater Heelis, you’re in safe hands. Their expert legal advisors will work hard to ensure you, your finances and loved ones are protected.
Fall in love with a dream wedding venue
Have you and your partner been thinking of tying the knot? Whether you’ve already popped the question or have it scheduled in your life plan, finding the right venue is important.
At Field Place Manor House and Barns, they believe that every couple deserves the wedding of their dreams. So they are proud that Field Place is an inclusive and beautiful space for that dream come true moment on your special day.
The multiple national award-winning wedding venue sits on the West Sussex coast and provides an idyllic backdrop for the perfect wedding day. Stunning, enclosed wedding gardens are perfectly designed to bloom all year round, and two historic, fully licensed barns make for a beautiful canvas on which to build your day.
With a variety of packages and hire options to choose from, as well as an in-house celebrant service, at Field Place Manor House and Barns, you can truly have your wedding, your way.
Beer from a queer-owned brewery
When enjoying a tasty tipple when celebrating, it’s nice to know that your choice of beer could be making a difference for your community.
Queer- and trans-owned brewery Queer Brewing are the leading LGBTQ+ brewery in the UK, founded five years ago to increase visibility and representation of LGBTQ+ people through beer.
They are also committed to supporting causes that impact the community by raising money for LGBTQ+ charities. To date, they have raised over £30,000 and are currently fundraising for the UK’s first and only LGBTQ+ museum, Queer Britain.
If you’re hosting a rainbow-fuelled get together, stock up on Pride Pils, a crisp Czech pilsner; Burst Into Bright, a full-bodied and juicy IPA; or opt for delicious, easy-going pale ale To Be Seen, a collaboration with Queer Britain. And for a gluten-free option, Existence As A Radical Act is the perfect choice.
*Offer ends 31/07/24. Terms and conditions apply.
Always drink responsibly.
Get hitched in Las Vegas!
If a traditional British wedding isn’t really you and your partner’s style, why not fly stateside for a truly unforgettable ceremony? A Vegas wedding is something you and your loved ones will remember forever.
The Little Vegas Chapel is Las Vegas’ premier full-service wedding chapel offering weddings, vow renewals and Elvis ceremonies for as low as $299 (roughly £236)! Their packages include flowers, professional photography, and even a limousine service.
They offer a memorable and fun wedding experience for everyone looking to taste the American dream with a spontaneous Las Vegas wedding. It’s something that ‘happens in Vegas’ that you won’t want to ‘stay in Vegas.’ You’ll want to tell everyone!
Find unique queer events across the globe
In London, the queer scene is bright, loud and most definitely unapologetic. Whether you are a local or travelling, there will be something for you… but only if you know where to look for it!
Moonlight Experiences is an award-winning experiences and events organisation dedicated to the celebration of diverse queer culture and belonging through tourism and nightlife. They are a platform for unique queer things to do to reshape how we navigate travel and community as LGBTQ+ individuals or as allies in cities in Europe, Africa and USA.
Existing to build better communities and help uplift queer women, non-binary, and Black/POC members, Moonlight Experiences harness the power of tourism and nightlife to tackle the lack of diversity and inclusion in our communities.
Knowledge is power, so their bespoke experiences have been intentionally designed within an intersectional framework – helping to create proud, fun moments while educating and shaping who you are along the way.
Show your pride with a pin!
Whether adoring celebrity blazers on red carpets or proudly displayed on a backpack, pins have become synonymous with sending a message. And what better time to send a message than during Pride season?
The Pin Prick is a London-based, queer-owned online shop specialising in subtle, minimalist pride accessories. With a huge range of over 250 original designs comprising enamel pins, creative products and formal wear accessories in a whole spectrum of pride colours, The Pin Prick is proudly inclusive.
What started as a small hobby and side-business is now a successful brand with over 100,000 pins sold internationally. Known for their tastefully understated, minimalist designs, The Pin Prick’s accessories encompass many under-represented LGBTQ+ sub-identities, so you can let the world know exactly who you are and what you stand for.
*Offer ends 31/07/24. Terms and conditions apply.
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