Fighting With Pride
@fightingwithpride.bsky.social
Fighting With Pride is the LGBTQ+ Armed Forces charity, leading the campaign for better support for LGBTQ+ veterans and families.
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HM the King dedicated The LGBT+ Armed Forces Community Memorial #LGBTAFCM, "An Opened Letter", at the National Memorial Arboretum on Monday 27th October 2025.
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HM the King dedicated The LGBT+ Armed Forces Community Memorial #LGBTAFCM, "An Opened Letter", at the National Memorial Arboretum on Monday 27th October 2025.
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Still time to get your ticket for the #RainbowLottery and enter into February's Super Draw to possibly win an Luxury City Break or £1,000 in cash.
Every ticket bought supports FWP and other LGBTQ+ Charities and gives you the chance to win £25,000
www.rainbowlottery.co.uk/support/figh...
Every ticket bought supports FWP and other LGBTQ+ Charities and gives you the chance to win £25,000
www.rainbowlottery.co.uk/support/figh...
February 13, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Still time to get your ticket for the #RainbowLottery and enter into February's Super Draw to possibly win an Luxury City Break or £1,000 in cash.
Every ticket bought supports FWP and other LGBTQ+ Charities and gives you the chance to win £25,000
www.rainbowlottery.co.uk/support/figh...
Every ticket bought supports FWP and other LGBTQ+ Charities and gives you the chance to win £25,000
www.rainbowlottery.co.uk/support/figh...
#LGBTQHistoryMonth
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Maggie Pugh
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#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Maggie Pugh
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
February 13, 2026 at 2:51 PM
#LGBTQHistoryMonth
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Maggie Pugh
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Maggie Pugh
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#LGBTQHistoryMonth
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Roger Garford
www.linkedin.com/posts/lgbtqh...
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Roger Garford
www.linkedin.com/posts/lgbtqh...
February 12, 2026 at 1:41 PM
#LGBTQHistoryMonth
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Roger Garford
www.linkedin.com/posts/lgbtqh...
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Roger Garford
www.linkedin.com/posts/lgbtqh...
#LGBTQHistoryMonth
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Martin Bell
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Martin Bell
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
February 11, 2026 at 7:11 AM
#LGBTQHistoryMonth
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Martin Bell
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Martin Bell
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#LGBTQHistoryMonth
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Jacks Connor-Fox MBE
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Jacks Connor-Fox MBE
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
February 10, 2026 at 1:42 PM
#LGBTQHistoryMonth
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Jacks Connor-Fox MBE
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Jacks Connor-Fox MBE
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#LGBTQHistoryMonth
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Michael Pitchford.
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Michael Pitchford.
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
February 9, 2026 at 2:03 PM
#LGBTQHistoryMonth
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Michael Pitchford.
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Michael Pitchford.
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#LGBTQHistoryMonth
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Emma Riley.
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Emma Riley.
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
February 6, 2026 at 1:59 PM
#LGBTQHistoryMonth
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Emma Riley.
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Emma Riley.
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#LGBTQHistoryMonth
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Pádraigín (Por-a-gheen) Ní Rághillíg
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Pádraigín (Por-a-gheen) Ní Rághillíg
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
February 5, 2026 at 10:58 AM
#LGBTQHistoryMonth
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Pádraigín (Por-a-gheen) Ní Rághillíg
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Pádraigín (Por-a-gheen) Ní Rághillíg
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#LGBTQHistoryMonth
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Andy C
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Andy C
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
February 4, 2026 at 10:43 AM
#LGBTQHistoryMonth
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Andy C
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Andy C
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
We're supporting Wendy Hooton who is trying to raise £6,000 for Women's Royal Army Corps Association and Fighting With Pride. If you are able to, please donate what you can via their Give as you Live Donate page. donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/...
Donate to WRAC LIONESSES BIRMINGHAM 10k
Support WRAC LIONESSES BIRMINGHAM 10k - donate online with Give as you Live Donate and help raise vital funds for Women's Royal Army Corps Association and Fighting With Pride.
donate.giveasyoulive.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:35 AM
We're supporting Wendy Hooton who is trying to raise £6,000 for Women's Royal Army Corps Association and Fighting With Pride. If you are able to, please donate what you can via their Give as you Live Donate page. donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/...
#LGBTQHistoryMonth
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Christopher Voce.
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Christopher Voce.
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
February 3, 2026 at 10:42 AM
#LGBTQHistoryMonth
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Christopher Voce.
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Christopher Voce.
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#LGBTQHistoryMonth
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Claire Ashton.
www.linkedin.com/posts/fighti...
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Claire Ashton.
www.linkedin.com/posts/fighti...
February 2, 2026 at 5:14 PM
#LGBTQHistoryMonth
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Claire Ashton.
www.linkedin.com/posts/fighti...
#ServingWithPride
#LGBTQ
#Veterans
Today we highlight, the history of Claire Ashton.
www.linkedin.com/posts/fighti...
Play the Rainbow Lottery & support FWP & other LGBTQ+ Charities
www.rainbowlottery.co.uk/support/figh...
We’re committed to a safer, brighter future for the LGBTQ+ community this LGBTQ+ History Month
For every ticket purchased, FWP gets 50p & 10p goes to other LGBTQ+ causes. Prizes of £25,000
www.rainbowlottery.co.uk/support/figh...
We’re committed to a safer, brighter future for the LGBTQ+ community this LGBTQ+ History Month
For every ticket purchased, FWP gets 50p & 10p goes to other LGBTQ+ causes. Prizes of £25,000
February 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Play the Rainbow Lottery & support FWP & other LGBTQ+ Charities
www.rainbowlottery.co.uk/support/figh...
We’re committed to a safer, brighter future for the LGBTQ+ community this LGBTQ+ History Month
For every ticket purchased, FWP gets 50p & 10p goes to other LGBTQ+ causes. Prizes of £25,000
www.rainbowlottery.co.uk/support/figh...
We’re committed to a safer, brighter future for the LGBTQ+ community this LGBTQ+ History Month
For every ticket purchased, FWP gets 50p & 10p goes to other LGBTQ+ causes. Prizes of £25,000
Poppy Pathways: Employability Course at @thepoppyfactory.bsky.social, London
Our London partner is offering 10 places for Veterans on a week-long training course, Poppy Pathways, to build confidence, learn essential skills & become more employment-ready
www.poppyfactory.org/poppy-pathwa...
Our London partner is offering 10 places for Veterans on a week-long training course, Poppy Pathways, to build confidence, learn essential skills & become more employment-ready
www.poppyfactory.org/poppy-pathwa...
January 19, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Poppy Pathways: Employability Course at @thepoppyfactory.bsky.social, London
Our London partner is offering 10 places for Veterans on a week-long training course, Poppy Pathways, to build confidence, learn essential skills & become more employment-ready
www.poppyfactory.org/poppy-pathwa...
Our London partner is offering 10 places for Veterans on a week-long training course, Poppy Pathways, to build confidence, learn essential skills & become more employment-ready
www.poppyfactory.org/poppy-pathwa...
VETERANS PRIDE 2026 is back to LGBT+ History Month
Join Veterans & members of the Armed Forces LGBTQ+ Community for a cabaret event in Liverpool at HMS EAGLET
www.outsavvy.com/event/30952/...
Ticket includes: arrival drink & a hot buffet with dessert
Dress code, ‘authentically glamourous’
Join Veterans & members of the Armed Forces LGBTQ+ Community for a cabaret event in Liverpool at HMS EAGLET
www.outsavvy.com/event/30952/...
Ticket includes: arrival drink & a hot buffet with dessert
Dress code, ‘authentically glamourous’
January 19, 2026 at 1:47 PM
VETERANS PRIDE 2026 is back to LGBT+ History Month
Join Veterans & members of the Armed Forces LGBTQ+ Community for a cabaret event in Liverpool at HMS EAGLET
www.outsavvy.com/event/30952/...
Ticket includes: arrival drink & a hot buffet with dessert
Dress code, ‘authentically glamourous’
Join Veterans & members of the Armed Forces LGBTQ+ Community for a cabaret event in Liverpool at HMS EAGLET
www.outsavvy.com/event/30952/...
Ticket includes: arrival drink & a hot buffet with dessert
Dress code, ‘authentically glamourous’
15th Jan 2026 was highly emotional as Lord Cashman delivered the 1st public reading of The Etherton Lecture: Lifting The ban
An insightful, work of empathy & compassion discussing the legal & human path to justice
The lecture is now available.
lgbt-armed-forces-memorial.uk/lord-etherto...
An insightful, work of empathy & compassion discussing the legal & human path to justice
The lecture is now available.
lgbt-armed-forces-memorial.uk/lord-etherto...
January 16, 2026 at 2:49 PM
15th Jan 2026 was highly emotional as Lord Cashman delivered the 1st public reading of The Etherton Lecture: Lifting The ban
An insightful, work of empathy & compassion discussing the legal & human path to justice
The lecture is now available.
lgbt-armed-forces-memorial.uk/lord-etherto...
An insightful, work of empathy & compassion discussing the legal & human path to justice
The lecture is now available.
lgbt-armed-forces-memorial.uk/lord-etherto...
Applications open until noon, Wed 21st Jan
Community Team Manager (CTM) for LGBTQ+ Veterans, salary £38,000 per annum
12 month contract (extension possible dependent on funding) home based covering the North of England
Full details & how to apply here
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/fwp-recruitm...
Community Team Manager (CTM) for LGBTQ+ Veterans, salary £38,000 per annum
12 month contract (extension possible dependent on funding) home based covering the North of England
Full details & how to apply here
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/fwp-recruitm...
January 15, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Applications open until noon, Wed 21st Jan
Community Team Manager (CTM) for LGBTQ+ Veterans, salary £38,000 per annum
12 month contract (extension possible dependent on funding) home based covering the North of England
Full details & how to apply here
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/fwp-recruitm...
Community Team Manager (CTM) for LGBTQ+ Veterans, salary £38,000 per annum
12 month contract (extension possible dependent on funding) home based covering the North of England
Full details & how to apply here
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/fwp-recruitm...
The LGBT Foundation invite you to the first of their Operation Equality, Movement & Well-Being sessions for LGBTQ+ serving personnel, veterans and their families.
To sign up for the sessions, please use the link below
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/movement-a...
To sign up for the sessions, please use the link below
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/movement-a...
Movement and well-being for LGBT Forces staff, veterans & family members
Join us online for fun movement and self-care tips designed just for LGBT Forces staff, vets, and their families!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 3:26 PM
The LGBT Foundation invite you to the first of their Operation Equality, Movement & Well-Being sessions for LGBTQ+ serving personnel, veterans and their families.
To sign up for the sessions, please use the link below
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/movement-a...
To sign up for the sessions, please use the link below
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/movement-a...
Community Team Manager for LGBTQ+ Veterans, £38,000 per annum
FWP have a Community Team Manager vacancy, full time, 12 month contract (Term extension possible grant dependent) home based covering North of England
Full details, job spec & how to apply
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/fwp-recruitm...
FWP have a Community Team Manager vacancy, full time, 12 month contract (Term extension possible grant dependent) home based covering North of England
Full details, job spec & how to apply
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/fwp-recruitm...
January 9, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Community Team Manager for LGBTQ+ Veterans, £38,000 per annum
FWP have a Community Team Manager vacancy, full time, 12 month contract (Term extension possible grant dependent) home based covering North of England
Full details, job spec & how to apply
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/fwp-recruitm...
FWP have a Community Team Manager vacancy, full time, 12 month contract (Term extension possible grant dependent) home based covering North of England
Full details, job spec & how to apply
www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/fwp-recruitm...
Tickets available for The Etherton Lecture: Lifting the LGBT Ban, at the IWM London, 15th Jan 2026, 19:00-20:00
Hosted by Russell Tovey, presented by Lord Michael Cashman this lecture is the last written by Lord "Terry" Etherton.
www.iwm.org.uk/events/the-e...
Hosted by Russell Tovey, presented by Lord Michael Cashman this lecture is the last written by Lord "Terry" Etherton.
www.iwm.org.uk/events/the-e...
January 7, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Tickets available for The Etherton Lecture: Lifting the LGBT Ban, at the IWM London, 15th Jan 2026, 19:00-20:00
Hosted by Russell Tovey, presented by Lord Michael Cashman this lecture is the last written by Lord "Terry" Etherton.
www.iwm.org.uk/events/the-e...
Hosted by Russell Tovey, presented by Lord Michael Cashman this lecture is the last written by Lord "Terry" Etherton.
www.iwm.org.uk/events/the-e...
We have great pleasure in announcing that from Monday 19th January our new VCW for the Midlands region will be Sharon Pickering
Sharon is a Veteran of the WRNS, herself dismissed under the 'Gay Ban'
Following her dismissal she served 21 years in the Police Service.
Sharon is a Veteran of the WRNS, herself dismissed under the 'Gay Ban'
Following her dismissal she served 21 years in the Police Service.
January 7, 2026 at 11:23 AM
We have great pleasure in announcing that from Monday 19th January our new VCW for the Midlands region will be Sharon Pickering
Sharon is a Veteran of the WRNS, herself dismissed under the 'Gay Ban'
Following her dismissal she served 21 years in the Police Service.
Sharon is a Veteran of the WRNS, herself dismissed under the 'Gay Ban'
Following her dismissal she served 21 years in the Police Service.
We have been made aware of the release of Version 5 of the FRS Scheme Rules dated 28 November 2025.
You can access the full rules here.
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/693996...
Summary of changes in document control on page 3
You can access the full rules here.
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/693996...
Summary of changes in document control on page 3
January 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
We have been made aware of the release of Version 5 of the FRS Scheme Rules dated 28 November 2025.
You can access the full rules here.
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/693996...
Summary of changes in document control on page 3
You can access the full rules here.
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/693996...
Summary of changes in document control on page 3
On the 12th day of Christmas FWP gave to me..
12 months of the year
While our resources don’t stretch to being available 24/7, FWP is there for you 12 months of the year. Our small, dedicated team of VCWs are there to help you, talk to you, support you and guide you.
12 months of the year
While our resources don’t stretch to being available 24/7, FWP is there for you 12 months of the year. Our small, dedicated team of VCWs are there to help you, talk to you, support you and guide you.
January 5, 2026 at 8:45 AM
On the 12th day of Christmas FWP gave to me..
12 months of the year
While our resources don’t stretch to being available 24/7, FWP is there for you 12 months of the year. Our small, dedicated team of VCWs are there to help you, talk to you, support you and guide you.
12 months of the year
While our resources don’t stretch to being available 24/7, FWP is there for you 12 months of the year. Our small, dedicated team of VCWs are there to help you, talk to you, support you and guide you.
On the 11th day of Christmas FWP gave to me..
11 Months Remaining
Just a little over 11 months left until applications close for the Non-Financial Restorative Measures & Financial Recognition Scheme. At 23:59 on December 12th, 2026, the portal closes & no more applications will be accepted
11 Months Remaining
Just a little over 11 months left until applications close for the Non-Financial Restorative Measures & Financial Recognition Scheme. At 23:59 on December 12th, 2026, the portal closes & no more applications will be accepted
January 4, 2026 at 10:47 AM
On the 11th day of Christmas FWP gave to me..
11 Months Remaining
Just a little over 11 months left until applications close for the Non-Financial Restorative Measures & Financial Recognition Scheme. At 23:59 on December 12th, 2026, the portal closes & no more applications will be accepted
11 Months Remaining
Just a little over 11 months left until applications close for the Non-Financial Restorative Measures & Financial Recognition Scheme. At 23:59 on December 12th, 2026, the portal closes & no more applications will be accepted
On the 10th day of Christmas FWP gave to me..
10 Veterans at the Festival Of Remembrance
Remembrance is special for all Veterans & current Serving Personnel. A time where campaigning is set aside. A time to reflect on those who served & sacrificed.
youtu.be/1yZMTMwZpFQ
10 Veterans at the Festival Of Remembrance
Remembrance is special for all Veterans & current Serving Personnel. A time where campaigning is set aside. A time to reflect on those who served & sacrificed.
youtu.be/1yZMTMwZpFQ
January 3, 2026 at 10:38 AM
On the 10th day of Christmas FWP gave to me..
10 Veterans at the Festival Of Remembrance
Remembrance is special for all Veterans & current Serving Personnel. A time where campaigning is set aside. A time to reflect on those who served & sacrificed.
youtu.be/1yZMTMwZpFQ
10 Veterans at the Festival Of Remembrance
Remembrance is special for all Veterans & current Serving Personnel. A time where campaigning is set aside. A time to reflect on those who served & sacrificed.
youtu.be/1yZMTMwZpFQ