Straight Allies

I’ve got alliances within the regional forum and I’ll seek
support from them, because I know they’ll be happy to share
ideas or listen and tell me ‘that might work, that might not
work.’ Having that informal support and guidance helps me to
feel more comfortable if I’m thinking ‘I could get this wrong’
or ‘What's the best way of addressing this?’
Amanda Stuart, Children’s Service Manager, Barnardos
Many line managers feel that being a straight ally is both personally
and professionally rewarding.
It shows that you can organise things and get work done.
Personally I’ve learnt tonnes from getting to know so many
different people and the values that you learn from doing this
sort of work can’t help but rub off and help make you a more
rounded person. You become more appreciative of people’s
individuality and the different skills that they bring.
Alan Wootton, Team Leader, Environment Agency
➜ TIP
Explain why gay equality is important
to you in team meetings, inductions
and supervisions
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