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Corporate Social Responsibility

The Security On the security sector taking part in London Pride

this year, Satia commented: “This historical security
Institute March in sector collaboration is big step in the right direction
to it becoming inclusive.

London Pride 2022 “Leading this initiative has been special and very

close to my heart. I am very proud to be part of the
change I want to see. I imagine a world where all
LGBTQ+ people are free to be themselves and live
their lives to the full.

“Inclusive workplaces have a huge part to play in
Said to be the UK’s biggest, most diverse pride event, London pride 2022 is designed to provide a platform making this world a reality, but inclusion is not a
for LGBT+ communities to raise awareness for LGBT+ issues and “campaign for the freedoms that allow given. The security sector has to be bold and fight
them to live their lives on a genuinely equal footing”. for the freedom equality and potential of its LBGTQ+
community. Marching together sends a powerful
And, for the first time, the private security sector will be represented and take part in the London Pride message to our LGBTQ+ workforce – we are striving
parade on the 2nd July. The Rainbow LGBTQ+ Group – officially launched in late 2021 by members of the for a sector where everyone can be their true selves.
Security Institute’s Inclusive Security Special Interest Group – has organised a collaboration in the private Inclusive workplace environments drive better
security industry to take part in the event. individual, business and organisational outcomes.”

The Rainbow Group is designed to provide a safe space for Security Institute members, and members Jade Lapper, Marketing & PR Manager at the
of the wider security sector to feel comfortable in discussing their own experiences and challenges, Security Institute, who is joining this year’s Pride
regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The Group is led by Security Institute members, Satia march added to this by saying “The addition of the
Rai MSyl and Mel Hipwood MSyl, alongside Arc Monitoring’s Sian Doherty. Satia is the Welfare and Equality, Rainbow group to the Security Institute Special
Diversity and Inclusion Director at the International Professional Security Association (IPSA). Interest Group offering is pivotal to allowing our
members a network where you feel that you can “Be
Yourself”. But it is a much bigger picture than this,
and it is important that we recognise the importance
of inclusivity not just within the wider security sector,
but stretching into society as a whole. Marching in
Pride is the Security Institute’s message to say that
we support our members irrespective of sexual
preference and gender orientation.”

The Security Institute will be joined by numerous
other security orangisations on Saturday 2nd July,
more details and photos from the day will be shared
following the event.

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