Lifeways champions acceptance and equality at Manchester Pride
Lifeways joined thousands of people in celebrating acceptance, equality, and inclusivity at Manchester Pride over the August bank holiday weekend.
Members of Lifeways’ Diversity Council - established to empower its increasingly diverse workforce - came together with colleagues and the people they support to take part in the festivities across Manchester’s Gay Village.
As the UK’s largest provider of support for people with complex needs in the community, Lifeways representatives proudly walked alongside The Outstanding Society, a platform dedicated to sharing and celebrating best practice in social care.
With headline performances from Eurovision alumni Olly Alexander and 2000s legend Nelly Furtado across the four-day event, the festival proved to be a huge celebration for more than 100,000 attendees.
Heather Wright, Head of Health & Safety at Lifeways, was among those in attendance. She said: “Pride is more than a celebration - it’s a commitment to making sure everyone feels seen, heard, and valued every day.
“I was honoured to represent Lifeways and the diverse people we support and work with, and I’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who made it such a special experience.
“Let’s keep showing up, speaking out, and celebrating every identity across Lifeways.”
Amy Gilbert, Managing Director of Lifeways’ Supported Living division, who also attended, added: “It was a pleasure taking to the streets of Manchester with the rest of the Lifeways team.
“Pride is so important to us as it aligns directly with one of our CHOICE values - Equal - and we intend to keep flying the flag for our workforce and the people we support.”
Supporting team members and the people we support to attend Pride events and champion inclusion is integral to the organisation’s CHOICE values: Caring, Honest, One Team, Innovative, Courageous, and Equal.