Aviva Pride was founded in 2007 as the Aviva LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans) Employee Network Group. With members across the UK, our York network would like to invite you to our event where we will be discussing how we have promoted LGBT equality in our workplace, what we have learnt, and how we have worked with the wider LGBT community.

We want to share with you what we have been doing so that you can feel encouraged to promote LGBT equality in your workplace. We also want to give you the opportunity to hear from our senior leaders and to get answers to any questions you may have.

This event is open to all, and not specifically targeted to LGBT employees. You may be a HR manager, a Corporate Responsibility lead, a parent of an LGBT child, a straight ally, or someone passionate about equality and diversity.

We will be sharing:

• The business case for LGBT equality in the workplace, from our Global Marketing Director, Jan Gooding.
• The experiences of being in an LGBT ENG and promoting diversity internally and externally, from our York Network Lead, Simon Rodgers.
• How it feels coming out as a senior leader, from our UK Life Chief Risk Officer, Angela Darlington.
• Discuss how, working with other organisations, we would like to start an inter-organisation LGBT network in York, from Simon Rodgers of Aviva and joined by Shaun Rafferty of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Kate Scott-Hughes of the Crown Prosecution Service.
• A panel Q&A made up of all of the presenters to give you the opportunity to ask your questions.
• The opportunity to network over a glass of wine at the end of the event.

Please do share this event invitation link (http://avivaprideyork.eventbrite.co.uk/) with anyone else you think may be interested.

Please arrive from 17:30 for a prompt start at 18:00. Upon arrival at the building, security will direct you to the Boardroom.

We look forward to seeing you on the 18th March 2013 at our Wellington Row office. Registration is essential, so please register below.

FAQs

Do I have to be gay to attend this event?

No. We are keen to share our experiences with anyone who has an interest in equality and diversity.

What do I do on arrival?

Please arrive from 17:30 for a prompt start at 18:00. On arrival, please report to security who will sign you in, and guide you to the cloakrooms and event venue.

I know someone in another organisation, can I invite them?

Yes, please forward on this link http://avivaprideyork.eventbrite.co.uk/ and ask them to register.

I work in the public/charity sector, is this event relevant to me?

We believe that all sectors can learn from each other. This isn't just about Aviva sharing our experiences, but we would like to enable you to connect with others in your sector, which will be discussed more when we talk about the inter-organisational network.

Is there disabled access?

Yes, the venue is fully accessible. Please contact the event organiser for more information.

What are my parking options getting to the event?

We cannot provide parking onsite, apart from disabled parking. The nearest car park is the Tanner Row NCP http://www.ncp.co.uk/car-park?cpid=897131

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please contact Simon Rodgers - simon.rodgers@aviva.co.uk