Proud Allies
LGBTQIA+ Awareness Training
About Proud Allies
Demonstrate your commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) today and join the thousands of Proud Allies across the UK and internationally already benefiting from our training.
Developed to build confidence in creating safer, inclusive and welcoming environments for LGBTQIA+ people, Curious Arts and Northern Pride’s Proud Allies Training is an accessible, informative and interactive learning experience designed to increase awareness and understanding of intersectional LGBTQIA+ communities, our culture and lived experiences.
Proud Allies training is suitable for all professionals committed to championing LGBTQIA+, equality and inclusion, with benefits for those working in public facing roles, customer service, marketing, HR, policy makers, focus group and network leads, management teams, board members and trustees.
Informed, designed and developed by a representative team of LGBTQIA+ professionals and community members with lived experience, our Proud Allies training can be delivered in-person or online, for a small team to an entire company.
The training was a safe environment where no questions were out of bounds. We found the session to be informative and eye opening and the pace was perfect…It has helped our organisation think about what we can do better to ensure we are a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, Hexham
It was a fantastic training opportunity, delivered in a friendly and professional manner which has had an ongoing impact in raising awareness, and increasing confidence around the use of inclusive language, helping us to be more proactive, accessible and informed
Open College of the Arts
We’ve been delivering Proud Allies training courses for over 5 years, to over 2000 people across 7 countries. Providing a learning experience that increases confidence in supporting and advocating for LGBTQIA+ people and the community.
Proud Allies to date include:
Twitch (Amazon), Sky, Nexus Tyne & Wear Metro, St Oswald’s Hospice, The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria, Museums Galleries Scotland, Crafts Council, New College Durham, Tees Valley Museums, National Youth Choirs of Great Britain, Engage London, Newcastle United FC, Newcastle NE1 Ltd, BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Middlesbrough Council Children’s Services, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Cleveland Police, Centre for Life, Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Sage and many more!
Proud Allies Impact
Middlesbrough
Pride 2023, Haydn Brown
Training Journey
From your initial booking enquiry, our training team will guide you on your learning journey, maintaining regular contact and sending a pre-course survey to assess your current knowledge before the training session.
Our 3-hour training sessions provide insights into the lives of LGBTQIA+ people globally, equipping you with key tools and knowledge to actively support your allyship from the day of the session onward. Together, we’ll explore:
• LGBTQIA+ 101: Understanding acronyms and inclusive language.
• Attraction: Differentiating between sexual and romantic attraction.
• Gender Identity and Expression: Recognising their empowering potential.
• Intersectionality: Understanding considerations and challenges around the layers of identity.
• LGBTQIA+ History and Rights: Examining how legislation and activism create safer spaces.
• Supporting LGBTQIA+ People in the Workplace: Identifying quick wins and long-term actions to enhance empowerment and allyship.
Participants will gain access to valuable resources and further reading to continue their learning journey. We also share group pledges to foster change, and all attendees will receive a certificate of attendance to display with pride.
Proud Allies training is equipping organisations with positive and effective tools so they can create inclusive environments that make the region a safe and welcoming place to live, visit and do business
Curious Takeover at Dorman Museum, Lauren Close
Kim McGuinness, North East Mayor
Our training is available for groups from 8 to 16 with bespoke packages offered for larger groups including conference style presentations. Training can be delivered in person or via Zoom using interactive tools to bring the training to life. Morning, afternoon and evening sessions available throughout the year.
From £1100+VAT for up to 16 people (minimum of 8 participants in order to run a course)
Please contact training@npride.org.uk for more information, to find about upcoming dates for our Public Training for individuals, or to talk about specific needs including access arrangements available.
Curious Arts delivered their Proud Allies Training for our creative & production teams that acknowledged our sizeable LGBTQIA+ community. Opting for bespoke delivery that allowed for an open & positive learning experience which recognised our position as a Europe wide team by providing us with custom made materials for those outside of the UK
If training delivery is in person and outside of the North East, an additional travel and accommodation cost will apply.
A 10% discount is available for charities and/or cultural organisations with an annual turnover of less than £1 million. If this discount applies to your organisation, please note this in your enquiry.
Key Information
Mini Pride at Pride in Trafford 2023, Dawn Kilner
Twitch/Amazon
Become a Proud Ally
Get in touch today to start a conversation about booking our Proud Allies training for your organisation or business. Raise your awareness of LGBTQIA+ communities & increase your confidence to authentically engage with LGBTQIA+ audiences, communities, colleagues and customers.
HOW TO BOOK
Contact: training@npride.org.uk
Or complete our Proud Allies training enquiry form at www.northern-pride.com/training
Michael Smith
Curious Arts is a North East based arts and youth charity championing and developing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual + arts, artists and communities across the region and beyond.
Our values are: Creativity, Inclusivity and Visibility.
Northern Pride are the North East’s biggest LGBTQIA+ charity specialising in events-based activity, awareness campaigns and the Northern Pride Festival.
Our promise to the community: Protect Promote Provide
About Us
Curious Vogue Ball 2022, Benjamin Michael Smith