As the UK’s leading Social Enterprise, we are determined to create happy, healthy, and inclusive Communities for everyone.
We’re pleased to announce that Places for People is has been awarded the LGBTQ+ Housing Pledge Pioneer status from HouseProud. This award celebrates our dedication to creating safe and welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ residents and sets a benchmark for others in the sector to follow.
Since we started on our mission to achieve this status back in 2023, we’ve introduced ways to help our People be as supportive as possible for our LGBTQIA+ Customers.
Becoming a HouseProud Pledge Pioneer is a vital step in our commitment to being an Inclusive Community where everyone is welcome, everyone is important, everyone is supported, and everyone can thrive.
Who are HouseProud and what do they do?
Founded in 2014, HouseProud is a network for LGBTQ+ People working in social housing. Made up of numerous organisations, including housing associations, ALMOs (Arms Length Management Organisations), local authorities and care providers, it aims to provide networking opportunities for LGBTQ+ Colleagues while campaigning on or for LGBTQ+ related issues.
In 2017, HouseProud commissioned the University of Surrey to undertake research on the experiences of LGBTQ+ residents in social housing and published the report No Place Like Home? in February 2018. The Pledge Scheme was developed in response to this report.
How to get involved
There are many ways that our Customers and Colleague can make a positive change, these include:
- Joining our Customer Focus Group to help us gain insight into LGBTQ+ lives and how we can help improve our inclusivity. Please email getinvolved@placesforpeople.co.uk to sign up.
- Sharing your story with us through our Inclusion team, you can do this by emailing getinvolved@placesforpeople.co.uk.
Support available
There is a wide range of support available for the LGBTQ+ Community, whether it’s for you or a loved one. Click here for a list of useful contacts.
