What is Investing In LGBTQ+?
We work with businesses interested in progressing the LGBTQ+ Agenda within their workforce and beyond.
Research and latest thinking
Events and workshops
A mix of virtual, in-person and hybrid formats, designed for different audiences and levels of engagement.
Resources and consultation
InvestingIN LGBTQ+ supports organisations to move beyond symbolic LGBTQ+ inclusion and towards credible, business-led action. Through events, campaigns, thought leadership and recognition, we bring together employers, LGBTQ+ professionals and allies to share best practice, respond to the changing DEI landscape, and deliver inclusion that is relevant, intersectional and sustainable in the UK context.
Building on SPM Group’s long-standing leadership in LGBTQ+ visibility and advocacy – including the British LGBT Awards – InvestingIN LGBTQ+ connects employers, policymakers, network groups and experts to drive meaningful, evidence-led change, even in a challenging and uncertain climate.
InvestingIN LGBTQ+ is one of the core content areas within the wider InvestingIN framework, sitting alongside Inclusion and Ethnicity. It responds directly to the shifting DEI environment in the UK, where organisations are moving away from broad rhetoric and seeking clear business cases, practical guidance and safe spaces for learning.
What We Do (2026 Delivery Model)
In 2026, InvestingIN LGBTQ+ focuses on:
- Creating credible, relevant LGBTQ+ inclusion conversations during a period of political, economic and social uncertainty
- Supporting organisations to adapt their approach to LGBTQ+ inclusion, communications and engagement
- Providing intersectional insight, recognising that LGBTQ+ experiences overlap with ethnicity, gender, disability, wellbeing and socio-economic background
- Celebrating progress and leadership, while encouraging honesty about where more work is needed
The programme combines events, campaigns, resources and awards, designed to meet organisations where they are – from early learning to more advanced inclusion practice.
Events
We deliver a mix of virtual, in-person, and hybrid experiences designed to engage different audiences and levels of involvement.
Our roundtables bring together senior leaders and specialists for focused, outcome-driven discussions, such as our LGBTQ+ Trans Inclusion Roundtable. Workshops and action groups offer practical, interactive sessions with clear objectives, helping teams turn insight into action.
Conferences and mixers create space for community-building, knowledge-sharing, and intersectional collaboration across topics and audiences.
Our campaigns are targeted and time-bound, combining storytelling with engagement. These include intersectional themes and awareness moments, delivered across events, digital content, social media, and newsletters.
We also provide practical resources and insights shaped by real organisational needs, aligned with legislation, regulation, and best practice.
Our flagship British LGBT Awards recognise impact, credibility, and storytelling, positioned as part of a wider inclusion journey rather than a standalone initiative.
Why Now
As outlined in the 2026 Strategy:
- Organisations are reframing DEI as “inclusion”, not abandoning it
Appetite for awards is changing, but recognition still matters when it is credible and well-positioned - Network groups remain one of the most resilient and active spaces for identity-based inclusion
- There is increasing demand for intersectional, evidence-based and business-aligned LGBTQ+ work
InvestingIN LGBTQ+ evolves this legacy into a more adaptable, insight-led model fit for 2026 and beyond.
History & Credibility
SPM Group & LGBTQ+ Expertise
InvestingIN LGBTQ+ is underpinned by nearly two decades of LGBTQ+ inclusion expertise through SPM Group, founded in 2005. SPM Group is best known as the creator and organiser of the British LGBT Awards, one of the UK’s most high-profile platforms celebrating LGBTQ+ individuals, allies and inclusive organisations.
This heritage gives InvestingIN LGBTQ+:
- Strong credibility with LGBTQ+ communities
- Established relationships with employers, public sector bodies and sponsors
- Proven experience in delivering large-scale awards, campaigns and events
A trusted reputation for storytelling, visibility and recognition
