The Silence Is Deafening. Where Are Our Leaders? By Matt Dabrowski, CEO & Founder, OutBritain Something has changed. Not just in boardrooms. Not just in politics. But within our own community. Over the past two years we've watched company after company quietly step back from supporting LGBTQ+ causes. Pride...
12 Quick Pride Stall Tips for First-Time Stallholders Pride events can be brilliant opportunities for businesses, charities, and community groups, but they’re also very different from your average market or trade show. If you’re preparing for your first Pride stall, here are 12 quick tips to help...
Why Supporting LGBTQ+ Businesses Is Social Impact By Matt Dabrowski, Founder & CEO, OutBritain I was recently asked a question that genuinely stopped me in my tracks: “Why does supporting LGBTQ+ businesses count as social impact? Government doesn’t define it that way.” And that right there is the problem. Because when you...
We Are Not a Footnote: Why the LGBTQ+ Community Is the UK’s Next Economic Powerhouse By Matt Dabrowski, Founder & CEO, OutBritain Let me be honest — last year hasn’t just been exhausting. It hit far too close to home. Yes, the politics have been heavy. Yes, the headlines have been brutal. But what’s worn me...
If Your Supply Chain Isn’t Diverse, Neither Is Your Impact. Economic inclusion—not slogans—is what strengthens communities and delivers measurable change. By Matt Dabrowski, Founder & CEO, OutBritain Corporate leaders speak often about social impact, but we rarely talk about the one lever that can actually deliver it at...
By Matt Dabrowski Jaguar Land Rover. Co-op. Marks & Spencer. Three of the UK’s most recognisable brands, all recently hit by major cyberattacks.For companies of that scale, the disruption is painful — but survivable. They have brand equity, deep balance sheets, and in some cases, cyber...
Published: May 1, 2025 By OutBritain For the first time ever, we now have the numbers to prove what we’ve always known: LGBTQ+ businesses in Scotland are a powerful force in our economy — innovative, job-creating, and ready to scale. In a groundbreaking new report from the Open...
Unlock New Opportunities with the UK Procurement Act 2023 Set to take effect on 24 February 2025, the UK Procurement Act 2023 opens exciting doors for LGBTQ+ businesses to thrive in public sector procurement. Here’s how it works in your favor: Streamlined Processes: The Act simplifies procurement,...
By - Matt Dabrowski (Founder & CEO) Supplier diversity is increasingly recognized as a key strategic initiative within UK organizations, offering significant benefits to companies, diverse suppliers, and the broader economy. In addition to contributing to innovation and competitiveness, supplier diversity now aligns with the evolving legal...
[hover_pack img="http://outbritain.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Data-report-web-1-1.png" link="http://outbritain.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Data-report-web-1-1.png" img_title="" img_alt="" width="441" height="55" class="" radius="" effect="none" color="" opacity="100" title="" title_delay="" title_slide="" title_rotation="" text="" text_delay="" text_slide="" text_rotation=""] At OutBritain, we’re proud to announce the launch of our first-ever LGBTQ+ Businesses Count report—an essential milestone in highlighting the profound impact LGBTQ+-owned businesses have on...
