🏳️‍🌈 Safe Space Programme

🏳️‍🌈 Demonstrates Visible Support

Show your commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion with our official window sticker and certificate.

📈 Increases Footfall & Trust

Attract new customers who value inclusive businesses and build lasting trust.

⚖️ Aligns with Equality Act 2010

Demonstrate compliance with inclusive best practices and legal requirements.

💝 Builds Brand Loyalty

Connect with values-driven consumers who prioritize equality and ethics.

👥 Improves Recruitment & Retention

Attract and retain top talent who want to work in inclusive environments.

❤️ Shows You Care About People

Demonstrate that your business values people, not just profit.

🛡️ Reduces Fear & Isolation

Creates safe spaces where LGBTQ+ residents and visitors feel welcome and secure.

🤝 Creates Welcoming Network

Builds a network of inclusive businesses across Whitstable and Tankerton.

🌙 Supports Safer Social Spaces

Provides safe options for LGBTQ+ people to socialize and enjoy nights out.

🏖️ Boosts Local Tourism & Growth

Attracts LGBTQ+ visitors and supports cultural engagement and economic growth.

👶 Makes Youth Feel Valued

Helps LGBTQ+ youth feel safe, visible, and valued in their hometown.

Official Window Sticker

A high-quality, weather-resistant window sticker to proudly display your Safe Space commitment.

Safe Space Certificate

An official certificate for your business to display and share with customers and staff.

Directory Inclusion

Featured listing in our online and printed Safe Spaces Directory for maximum visibility.

Early Event Access

Priority access to CT5 Pride event partnerships and special visibility opportunities.

Digital Assets

Social media badges, graphics, and promotional materials to share your commitment.

Optional Training

Access to LGBTQ+ inclusion training resources for your staff (optional).

🛡️ Reduces Discrimination and Enhances Safety

Identifying a business as LGBTQ+ friendly signals that customers will not face discrimination, criticism, or harassment within the space. This visible commitment increases confidence that the business is a safe environment—essential for LGBTQ+ people who face ongoing risks of exclusion and harm.

💚 Boosts Mental Health and Well-being

Safe spaces are not just protective—they're empowering. They reduce isolation, promote well-being, and foster community. Such support correlates with lower risks of mental health issues and suicide, especially among LGBTQ+ youth.

🌈 Encourages Inclusion and Visibility

Visible signs of inclusion—Pride flags, welcoming signage, gender-neutral bathrooms—help LGBTQ+ individuals feel seen and valued. It reinforces that diversity is celebrated, not hidden.

🏆 Strengthens Brand Reputation and Customer Loyalty

Businesses that champion LGBTQ+ inclusion benefit from stronger reputations and increased customer loyalty, particularly among younger consumers who prioritise equality and ethics in spending choices.

👥 Improves Employee Engagement and Retention

Employees who feel safe and accepted are more engaged, loyal, and productive. LGBTQ+ inclusive policies are linked to higher job satisfaction and better recruitment outcomes.

🤝 Fosters Community and Social Change

Safe spaces challenge stigma, reduce social isolation, and contribute to a more inclusive society. Each sticker on a window sends a powerful message of allyship and belonging.

💡 Promotes Innovation and Better Decisions

Diverse and inclusive environments foster creativity, innovation, and better decision-making, helping businesses adapt and grow.

LGBTQ+-inclusive businesses see productivity levels 3% higher than less inclusive peers.

70% of LGBTQ+ employees are more likely to remain at inclusive workplaces.

Inclusive businesses report higher job satisfaction and commitment.

Discrimination and turnover drop significantly with visible inclusion policies.

LGBTQ+-owned businesses in the U.S. alone created 33,000 jobs and contributed $1.7 trillion to the economy.

Inclusive workplaces lead to greater innovation and problem-solving capacity.