About BALANCE: the Institute LGBTQ+ network group
The LGBTQ+ network group was established in 2021 as a result of initiatives being rolled out by the Institute’s Diversity and Inclusion (D & I) Committee. BALANCE has been set up as an Institute special interest group and reports into the D & I Committee.
Purpose
Strategy24 emphasises the importance of sense of belonging, mobility and diversity and ongoing learning.
The purpose of this network group is to achieve that in the context of LGBTQ+ members, students and other potential members.
It is focused on bringing greater awareness and promotion of LGBTQ+ inclusion and intersectionality across Institute staff, members, students, and member businesses through networking events, information sessions, data capture, publications and encouraging senior LGBTQ+ members to be visible and engaged role-models.
Another objective is to engage and build relationships with non-LGBTQ+ people within the Institute network with particular emphasis on highlighting the importance of the straight-ally in addressing LGBTQ+ issues at middle-management level.
A key focus will be to foster a sense of belonging where Balance should provide an inclusive space in which LGBTQ+ members can meet, engage, share, and develop.
The network group initiatives will also help to promote Chartered Accountancy as a career of choice for LGBTQ+ people.
Get involved - check out our events and activities
Would you like the opportunity to share insights and best practice with like-minded professionals as part of the BALANCE network group or to attend our events and interactive webinars?
If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.
You can visit our events page here.
If you are interested in getting involved with BALANCE and/or hearing about upcoming events and initiatives, please
email us in confidence direct to the committee's dedicated email address.