Stonewall

The aim from the outset was to create a professional lobbying group that would prevent such attacks on lesbians, gay men and bisexuals from ever occurring again. stonewall has subsequently put the case for equality on the mainstream political agenda by winning support within all the main political parties and now has offices in england, scotland and wales. stonewall is renowned for its campaigning and lobbying. some major successes include helping achieve the equalisation of the age of consent, lifting the ban on lesbians and gay men serving in the military, securing legislation allowing same-sex couples to adopt and the repeal of section 28. more recently stonewall has helped secure civil partnerships and ensured the recent equality act protected lesbians and gay men in terms of goods and services. stonewall also works with a whole range of agencies to address the needs of lesbians, gay men and bisexuals in the wider community. our diversity champions programme offers advice and support to over 400 organisations including ibm, barclays, barnardos, dclg and the royal navy.