Tag: Ian McKellen
Stonewall annual dinner raises £470,000 for LGBT equality
Stonewall, the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans equality charity, has tonight raised a record £470,000 at its annual Equality Dinner. The event took place at the Hilton on Park Lane and was supported by Aviva, with a champagne reception supported by E.ON.
Ian McKellen and Pet Shop Boys featured in Stonewall’s star-studded Silent Auction
Stonewall, the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans equality charity has launched its annual Silent Auction, featuring fantastic prizes from Sir Ian McKellen, Pet Shop Boys, Clare Balding and Martina Navratilova.
Welsh national rugby team takes a stand against homophobic abuse
The Welsh national squad and the Welsh Rugby Union have joined Stonewall’s NoBystanders campaign to help tackle abuse and bullying. The move comes after openly-gay referee Nigel Owens was subjected to homophobic abuse at Twickenham. Rugby’s finest have now taken a stand by joining thousands of individuals and organisations who are backing the NoBystanders anti-bullying campaign.
Sir Ian McKellen joins hundreds of Stonewall supporters to celebrate London Pride
Hundreds of Stonewall supporters joined thousands of individuals and groups on the streets of London last Saturday, celebrating London Community Pride.
Stonewall’s Youth Volunteers honoured for leading anti-homophobia campaigns
Alice McKee and Michael Young named Stonewall Young Campaigners of the Year 2014 Annual Youth Awards, supported by Lloyds Banking Group, recognise local campaigners.
Stonewall: There can be No Bystanders in fight to tackle bullying and abuse
Stonewall last night raised a record-breaking £395,000 at its annual Equality Dinner, sponsored by Aviva. Money raised from the night will support Stonewall’s education work and tackling homophobia wherever it exists.