Royal Navy Lgbtq+ Network

A huge thank to you to everyone who attended the RN LGBTQ+ Outreach Dinner 🏳️‍🌈

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Also a huge thank you to and to all those who donated to our charity auction! 🏳️‍🌈 .synergy .24

Thank you to the Army LGBTQ+ Network and The Royal Military Chapel (Guards Chapel) Wellington Barracks for hosting what is always an amazing service - we look forward to joining you!

Tonight, from 6-7pm, we are having a carol service hosted by the Army LGBTQ+ Network & Fighting with Pride at the Guards’ Chapel. We will be hearing performances from The Choir of The Guards' Chapel and The Band of the Grenadier Guards.

It’s almost time… and we can’t wait to welcome you back!

Today, we pause to remember and honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of all who gave their lives, have served or are serving for our freedom.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning -
We will remember them.

If you served between 1967 and 2000 and were impacted by the ban on LGBT personnel in UK armed forces you may be eligible for non-financial and financial restorative measures.
Learn more and find how to apply: Search LGBT Veterans: Support and Next Steps or visit https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/lgbt-veterans-support-and-next-steps

📸 Welcoming Our Veterans Back to Dartmouth

Yesterday (9 Oct), we were honoured to welcome veterans affected by the 1967–2000 ban on LGBT personnel to Britannia Royal Naval College.

As part of the visit, veterans were invited on a historic tour of the College before joining current Officer Cadets for an evening supper. Guests also stepped into the shoes of future naval leaders testing their skills as Officers of the Watch, navigators, and ship controllers in our state-of-the-art simulators.

The day concluded with a powerful fireside discussion, where veterans shared their stories, reflected on the impact of the ban, and spoke about their experiences as Officer Cadets at Dartmouth. Their openness and resilience provided an inspiring reminder of the progress made and the continued importance of inclusion within the Royal Navy.

🗣 AB1 Liam Bell, Deputy Chair, said:

“Visits like these are important for both our veterans and serving community. Welcoming veterans back offers a chance to support them whilst also offering professional development for future leaders. This also presents an opportunity for our veterans to provide mentorship and be a visible role model to our personnel. Thank you to all those that spoke and attended.”

A huge thank you to Chris from our Outreach Team and the entire BRNC team for arranging this meaningful visit. We look forward to many more events that celebrate our shared history, strengthen our community, and honour those who paved the way.

Support for LGBT Veterans
If you or someone you know was affected by the ban, you can find information on support and restorative measures here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/lgbt-veterans-support-and-next-steps