Penny at Morrisons | 15 June 2021
Industry Insights / Morrisons Happy Pride!
Our Morrisons LGBT+ Network
- Spend dedicated time listening to LGBT+ colleagues to understand the challenges they face, and what they want to see from us.
- Review our policies and ways of working to make sure they work hard for our LGBT+ colleagues.
- Share meaningful stories with colleagues and customers at key times throughout the year like LGBT History Month, Trans Day of Visibility and IDAHOBIT
- Develop a plan to create even more allies
We're proud to donate £10,000 to AKT to support LGBTQ+ homeless people.
AKT is the national LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity, providing safe homes and better futures for LGBTQ+ young people. Almost one quarter of all young people facing or experiencing homelessness identify as LGBTQ+, and 77% of those cite rejection or abuse from their families as what has led them to being so.
A spokesperson from AKT shared: “We are delighted to partner with Morrison’s again this year. Last year, AKT saw a 77% increase in footfall from young LGBTQ+ young people facing homelessness or living in unsupportive homes. In response, AKT grew its services team to provide both face to face and digital support across the UK. Many young LGBTQ+ young people continue to face uncertain futures and the continued support from Morrisons will ensure that AKT can continue to meet the many challenges ahead.”
Four Pillars can establish a community hub to offer awareness training and create a multi-use facility thanks to a £10,000 donation from the Morrisons Foundation.
The funding boost will allow the local charity, that supports the LGBT+ community in Aberdeen to extend their support services. The new community hub will convert the basement of their existing facility, separating the community room from the main café drop-in area. This will home LGBT+ awareness training for businesses, schools, charities and public bodies, and be available for other charities and community groups to let.
