Events
LGBTQ+ Awareness and Allies Training
Our LGBTQ+ Awareness and Allies Training is designed to build knowledge, understanding and confidence when working with and supporting LGBTQ+ people.
The training provides an opportunity to explore LGBTQ+ identities and experiences, challenge assumptions and misinformation, and develop practical approaches to allyship and inclusion.
What the training covers:
- LGBTQ+ terminology, concepts and intersectionality
- Exploring and challenging ideas around sexuality and gender
- Myths and information
- The Equality Act and LGBTQ+ rights
- Being an active bystander against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia
- Supporting LGBTQ+ and trans people
- The history of LGBTQ+ rights in the UK
- Creating safer and more inclusive environments
Course information:
The session will take place on Friday 4th December 2026, from 9:30am to 12:30pm.
The three-hour session will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams and costs £40 per participant plus £4.04 Eventbrite booking fee. Joining information will be sent to registered participants ahead of the training.
Places are limited to 16 participants.
Please note - This training requires a minimum of 8 participants to run. If the minimum number is not reached, we will contact attendees in advance and provide a full refund.
Our trainer, Luca, was lovely, very knowledgeable, and open to discussions without judgement.
Feedback from a previous LGBTQ+ Awareness training session.
Meet your trainer:
Luca Claughton (they/them) - LGBTQ+ trainer
Luca has over 10 years' experience as a trainer and workshop facilitator, alongside seven years' experience as a youth and support worker specialising in working with LGBTQ+ young people.
Luca holds an MA in Performance, specialising in applied performance and workshop facilitation.
Looking for training for your organisation?
Individual training packages for schools, colleges, healthcare services and charities can be negotiated on request. Contact luca@thebrunswickcentre.org.uk to discuss this further.