Our Training

Are you looking to ensure your workplace is LGBTQIA+ inclusive, but feel unsure about how to approach sensitive topics? Want to gain confidence in discussing gender and sexual identity in a professional environment? Need expert consultancy to guide your organisation in complying with The Equality Act 2010 and developing an inclusive culture?

At Proud2Be, we offer a range of interactive, non-judgmental training sessions and tailored consultancy services designed to meet the unique needs of your organisation.

Our sessions and consultancy support a mix of group discussions, case studies, Q&A sessions, and hands-on activities. Our experienced team facilitates conversations on sensitive topics and works directly with your leadership to develop actionable strategies, ensuring a safe, open space for learning and long-term inclusivity.

We Can Support You In The Following Ways:

  • Facilitated Sessions: Half-day (3 hours) and full-day (6 hours) options, available online or in-person
  • Lunch and Learn Sessions (1 hour): Short, interactive sessions perfect for lunchtime learning
  • Custom Training Packages
    We understand that every organisation has unique needs. If you require a more tailored approach, we offer custom training packages designed to suit your specific requirements. Contact us to discuss your needs, and we’ll work with you to create a solution that fits your goals.

Our full range of training sessions includes:

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Adult Support Volunteer (Low-Key Group)

Deadline to apply: Wednesday, 2nd July 2025, 10 am

We encourage early applications, as we may close the opportunity sooner if we receive a high volume of interest.

Interviews: In-person (Newton Abbot or Paignton)

📋 How to Apply

Please fill out the application form using the information in the:

Role Description and Person Specification.

If you have any questions about the role, please email hello@proud2be.org.uk.

Since 2011, Proud2Be has been supporting and enabling LGBTQIA+ people in Devon and beyond to be free, safe, and proud to be ourselves.

We are really excited to expand our adult services and are looking for a dynamic, kind, enthusiastic, and inclusive volunteer to join our fabulous team!

We particularly welcome applications from LGBTQIA+ people from minority ethnic backgrounds.

🕒 Time Commitment

  • 4 hours/month on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 5.30 pm to 9.30 pm.
  • 1 hour/month 121 supervision with the Line Manager
  • 4.5 hours/month Team Day in Newton Abbot
  • Additional time to check/respond to messages via email and Discord as needed

💸 Additional Information

  • This is a voluntary role with ongoing reviews
  • Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed
  • This role requires an enhanced DBS check, which we will arrange and cover
  • You’ll need to be able to travel to Newton Abbot
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Adult Support Volunteer (Queer Creations Group)

Deadline to apply: Wednesday, 2nd July 2025, 10 am

We encourage early applications, as we may close the opportunity sooner if we receive a high volume of interest.

Interviews: In-person (Newton Abbot or Paignton)

📋 How to Apply

Please fill out the application form using the information in the:

Role Description and Person Specification.

If you have any questions about the role, please email hello@proud2be.org.uk.

Since 2011, Proud2Be has been supporting and enabling LGBTQIA+ people in Devon and beyond to be free, safe, and proud to be ourselves.

We are really excited to expand our adult services and are looking for a dynamic, kind, enthusiastic, and inclusive volunteer to join our fabulous team!

We particularly welcome applications from LGBTQIA+ people from minority ethnic backgrounds.

🕒 Time Commitment

  • 4 hours/month on the 4th Saturday of each month, 12.30 pm to 4.30 pm.
  • 1 hour/month 121 supervision with the Line Manager
  • 4.5 hours/month Team Day in Newton Abbot
  • Additional time to check/respond to messages via email and Discord as needed

💸 Additional Information

  • This is a voluntary role with ongoing reviews
  • Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed
  • This role requires an enhanced DBS check, which we will arrange and cover
  • You’ll need to be able to travel to Newton Abbot
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Adult Support Volunteer (Queer Meet Up)

Deadline to apply: Wednesday, 2nd July 2025, 10 am

We encourage early applications, as we may close the opportunity sooner if we receive a high volume of interest.

Interviews: In-person (Newton Abbot or Paignton)

📋 How to Apply

Please fill out the application form using the information in the:

Role Description and Person Specification.

If you have any questions about the role, please email hello@proud2be.org.uk.

Since 2011, Proud2Be has been supporting and enabling LGBTQIA+ people in Devon and beyond to be free, safe, and proud to be ourselves.

We are really excited to expand our adult services and are looking for a dynamic, kind, enthusiastic, and inclusive volunteer to join our fabulous team!

We particularly welcome applications from LGBTQIA+ people from minority ethnic backgrounds.

🕒 Time Commitment

  • 4 hours/month on the 2nd Thursday of each month, 5.30 pm to 9.30 pm.
  • 1 hour/month 121 supervision with the Line Manager
  • 4.5 hours/month at Team Day in Newton Abbot
  • Additional time to check/respond to messages via email and Discord as needed

💸 Additional Information

  • This is a voluntary role with ongoing reviews
  • Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed
  • This role requires an enhanced DBS check, which we will arrange and cover
  • You’ll need to be able to travel to Newton Abbot
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Fundraising & Income Generation Officer (Paid)

📅 Applications open: 10:00 am, Wednesday 28th May 2025
⏰ Deadline to apply: 10:00 am, Saturday 28th June 2025

Interviews

Interviews will take place in person (Newton Abbot or Paignton) or online, depending on accessibility needs and individual circumstances. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with full details.

📋 How to Apply

Please fill out the application form using the information in the

Job Description and Person Specification

If you have any questions about the role, please email hello@proud2be.org.uk.

For detailed guidance on the application process, please refer to

How to Apply: Information for Applicants

🌈 To help us promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment, we ask all applicants to complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. Providing this information is entirely voluntary, will be kept confidential, and will not affect your application.

Since 2011, Proud2Be has been supporting and enabling LGBTQIA+ people in Devon and beyond to be free, safe, and proud to be ourselves.

With support from the National Lottery Community Fund, we are seeking a proactive and passionate Fundraising and Income Generation Officer to help us diversify and grow our income streams. This part-time role is key to supporting the long-term sustainability of our work by increasing trading income, developing legacy and donation programmes, securing grants, and delivering engaging fundraising campaigns and events.

The successful candidate will be deeply committed to Proud2Be’s mission and values and will play a vital role in empowering LGBTQIA+ communities across Devon and beyond.

We particularly welcome applications from LGBTQIA+ people from minority ethnic backgrounds, as part of our ongoing commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

🕒 Time Commitment

  • Part-time: 22.5 hours per week (3 days)
  • Flexible working hours, with some availability required during weekday office hours for meetings or deadlines
  • Remote/hybrid working, with occasional travel to Newton Abbot and/or Paignton for team meetings or events
  • Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for fundraising events (with advance notice)

💸 Additional Information

  • This is a paid position with a starting salary of £28,000 per annum (full-time equivalent), pro-rata for 22.5 hours per week.
  • Initial contract: 12-month fixed-term.
  • This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which Proud2Be will arrange and cover.
  • Essential qualifications will be verified, and employment/relevant references will be requested.
  • Reasonable travel and other work-related expenses will be reimbursed.
  • You will receive a full induction, regular supervision, and ongoing support.
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LGBTQIA+ Inclusion

Covers inclusive language, key concepts, and practical strategies to create inclusive practices and spaces.

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Power and Privilege

Explores the dynamics of power, privilege, and their impact on marginalised communities.

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Trans Inclusion

Focuses on understanding trans identities, language, and best practices for supporting trans individuals.

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Youth Support Volunteer

Deadline to apply: Sunday, 30th June 2025, 5 pm

We encourage early applications, as we may close the opportunity sooner if we receive a high volume of interest.

Interviews: In-person (Newton Abbot or Paignton)

📋 How to Apply

Please fill out the application form using the information in the:

Role Description and Person Specification.

If you have any questions about the role, please email hello@proud2be.org.uk.

Since 2011, Proud2Be has been supporting and enabling LGBTQIA+ people in Devon and beyond to be free, safe, and proud to be ourselves.

We are really excited to expand our youth services and are looking for a dynamic, kind, enthusiastic, and inclusive volunteer to join our fabulous team!

We particularly welcome applications from LGBTQIA+ people from minority ethnic backgrounds.

🕒 Time Commitment

  • 3 hours per week on Wednesdays (4:30–7:30pm) in Paignton (term time only)
  • 1 hour/month 121 supervision
  • 4.5 hours at monthly team day in Newton Abbot
  • Occasional time to check/respond to messages via email and Discord

💸 Additional Information

  • This is a voluntary role with ongoing reviews
  • Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed
  • This role requires an enhanced DBS check, which we will arrange and cover
  • You’ll need to be able to travel to Paignton and Newton Abbot
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Why Choose Proud2Be?

  • Over 10 years of experience working with organisations across the UK, providing training and consultancy that supports LGBTQIA+ inclusion in a variety of sectors.
  • Our training and consultancy services are delivered by professionals with lived experience, ensuring authentic and impactful learning.
  • All profits from our training and consultancy programme are reinvested into outreach work, enabling us to support the LGBTQIA+ community even further.
  • Our trainers and consultants are professional, qualified facilitators who identify as LGBTQIA+.

Interested in our training and consultancy services? Fill out our enquiry form today, and let’s discuss how we can support you!

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Our Consultancy

Our consultancy services provide tailored support to help your organisation develop or enhance policies and strategies related to LGBTQIA+ inclusivity.

In these sessions, one of our senior consultants will work directly with your team—usually with one or two senior members—to ensure strategies align with your organisational goals and values. Together, we’ll create actionable plans that foster inclusivity and compliance with relevant regulations, ensuring your organisation becomes a safer, more supportive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Key areas include:

  • Developing LGBTQIA+ inclusion policies
  • Aligning organisational culture with inclusivity goals
  • Strategy creation for long-term impact
  • Best practices and legal compliance guidance

Interested in our training and consultancy services? Fill out our enquiry form today, and let’s discuss how we can support you!

ENQUIRY FORM

For more information about our training and consultancy services, please view/download our brochure below:

BROCHURE

Veronika Valigurská, Collections and Engagement Assistant at Torquay Museum

Thank you so much for your help with the LGBTQ+ trail. It would have been so much more difficult without your guidance and advice and you have just been such an amazing organisation to work with!

Veronika Valigurská, Collections and Engagement Assistant at Torquay Museum

Julie Wyman, Devon Counselling College

I just wanted to thank you for the workshop you ran for us on Saturday afternoon; it really got the learners thinking about gender and difference in general. What a fabulous and extremely connective way to present it – your openness and willingness to discuss each and every question that was raised was remarkable.

Julie Wyman, Devon Counselling College

Head of Primary School in Devon

Max was an excellent trainer, creating a safe, non judgemental and professional environment to explore thought and ideas whilst learning new terminology. All staff enjoyed the sessions and gained understanding and confidence. The work on stereotypes and scenarios were really useful. Thank you.

Head of Primary School in Devon

Staff Member, Special School in Devon

A comfortable environment was created immediately by the trainers and they showed an understanding of our school’s ethos very quickly. I highly recommend them and the content.

Staff Member, Special School in Devon

Staff Member, Children’s Home in Devon

Maya and Max were really great. Their contact before, during and after the training sessions was brilliant and the training was engaging and pitched at the right level for the team.

Staff Member, Children's Home in Devon

Staff Member, Special School in Devon

The training was really helpful, Max and Maya executed it brilliantly, they were understanding and informative. When people say its a ‘safe space’ that is often just because they have to and really you still feel you could be judged, where as with this training it really did feel safe and completely open to ideas, thoughts and feelings.

Staff Member, Special School in Devon

Amelia Robinson, Colyton Grammar School

Everyone has been so positive about the training…many thanks again for your extremely valuable input, we really value our school being able to engage with such a fantastic organisation.

Amelia Robinson, Colyton Grammar School

Youth Worker- Space*

I learnt so much! And took away a lot; I work in a youth centre and I have come away and re-evaluated our centre and displays to make sure they promote gender identity and equality.

Youth Worker – Space*

Youth Worker- Space*

Was really informative and brought me up to date with knowledge surrounding gender identity.

Youth Worker – Space*

Staff Member- Co Lab, Exeter

Really nice atmosphere in the session. Good combination of sessions content, delivered in a light way. Lots of opportunity to contribute. Very enjoyable and engaging session.

Staff Member – Co Lab, Exeter

School Staff Member

So refreshing not to be looking at a screen and doing the icebreaker games were great. Made me think about how to ensure our setting is LGBTQ friendly and gave me ideas for how to embed some related conversations into daily life.

School Staff Member

School Staff Member

The facilitator was excellent. Not too rigidly set to their own agenda and able to facilitate an open discussion around difficult issues that would have been difficult to manage without them.

School Staff Member

School Staff Member

A warm yet professional tone was immediately established by the course leader which allowed insightful discussion to take place across both training sessions. I feel that me and my staff were fortunate to have taken part.

School Staff Member

Alan Salt, Principal, King Edward VI Community College

Our students are fortunate to be part of a community where Proud2Be are actively helping people to come together and find positive and lasting solutions to change things for the better. They do this with knowledge, sensitivity, humour and tact.

Alan Salt, Principal, King Edward VI Community College

Jacqui Warne- Executive Head Teacher, Bidwell Brook

I have had quite a bit of feedback from staff who attended – all of it very positive. They found the training excellent and trainers positive, encouraging and inspiring.

Jacqui Warne – Executive Head Teacher, Bidwell Brook

Beverley Britton- Programme Manager South Region, Princes Trust

What an impact you made, conversations are still going on today and this was exactly the result we all wanted, keeping diversity at the forefront of what we do. More referrals to our programmes are being made from the LGBTQ community as a result of your inspiring session.

Beverley Britton – Programme Manager South Region, Princes Trust

Dan Phillips, The Princes Trust

I recently caught up with Max and Maya at a training event they ran for Prince’s Trust mentors. It was one of the best sessions on diversity I have attended and the feedback was excellent.

Dan Phillips, The Princes Trust

Olivia Palmer, TedxTotnes 2015 Organiser

Max and Maya were a joy to work with. They were determined to deliver their message clearly and worked hard to develop an authentic and inspiring talk. As speakers they have a natural and engaging style and their talk was passionate, personal and clear. Their talk is unmissable!

Olivia Palmer, TedxTotnes 2015 Organiser
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