What are we getting up to in 2025? Learn about our new projects and how we plan to support the LGBTQ+ Community throughout this year.
Building on our 2024 Community Impact Report and responding to the needs of our community, we’re excited to embark on a journey that marks 5 years of WCS. Incorporating all the valuable feedback and insights from our 2024/25 Community Survey, we've now set out our plans and ambitions as an organisation, and as a collective, for 2025. Our strategies for this year are designed to empower individuals, organisations, and communities globally - making meaningful progress towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.
1. WCS | Pathways
We’ve redesigned our community engagement strategy to introduce three distinct learning pathways for our community members, each focused on:
Inclusion
Wellbeing
Leadership
These pathways offer four levels of engagement, enabling members to progress at their own pace and commit to personal development when they are ready. Whether you’re starting your journey or seeking deeper insights, these pathways will provide the support you need to learn, connect and grow.
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2. WCS | Reports
After the success of our WCS | Reports in 2024, we are continuing our commitment to data-driven research and insights. Our key focus will remain on Community Building through the intersectional lens of Leadership, Wellbeing, and Inclusion, with regular publications and events that highlight industry trends and challenges. These insights will serve to inform both our community and clients, helping us respond proactively to the needs of diverse communities.
Download our DEI Insights & Trends in 2025 Report here.
3. WCS | Events
In 2025, we'll be enhancing all our online and in-person events with some new tech integrations. By utilising innovative tools and creating interactive experiences, we aim to increase global and local engagement both at a community and corporate level, offering immersive learning opportunities that connect people in new and exciting ways.
Discover more about our corporate solutions here.
4. WCS | Wellbeing
Our WCS | Retreats will re-launch in Barcelona in 2025, offering transformational queer experiences designed for personal growth, leadership, and wellbeing. These retreats will be led by our global facilitators and supported by wellness activities such as monthly hikes, mini-urban retreats, and half-day workshops, creating a truly holistic offering.
5. WCS | Awards
For 2025, we are expanding the WCS | Awards to an international level, honouring queer leaders driving change and creating space for the community. The award ceremony will take place in during Pride Month, celebrating individuals and organisations that are making an impact at both a local and global level.
6. WCS | España
We’re excited to officially launch WCS | España in 2025, a non-profit association focused on community-building initiatives in Spain. This new entity will allow us to better support our growing network in Barcelona and throughout Spain, creating new partnerships and funding opportunities to strengthen our community efforts.
7. Unlock | Powered by WCS
UNLOCK will become our global platform for queer leaders, offering a space for personal growth, professional development, and mentorship. By providing tailored resources, workshops, and leadership programmes, UNLOCK will support and empower LGBTQ+ individuals to create inclusive spaces and foster community-driven change.
8. WCS | Content
In 2025, we’ll continue creating unique video content that highlights the voices and stories of our global collective. This content will amplify our message of queer inclusion, wellbeing, and leadership, helping us inspire and engage a broader global audience across our social media channels.
9. WCS | Campus & Courses
We will continue to offer WCS | Campus, our digital space for connecting with like-minded individuals. Campus will host global and local workshops, discussions, and events, allowing our community to engage with each other in meaningful ways. Additionally, our WCS | Courses will continue to offer self-paced online training in DEI, allyship, and leadership, helping individuals at any stage of their journey access the resources they need to grow.
Join WCS | Campus here.
10. WCS | Library
The WCS | Library will remain a core resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of queer leadership and wellbeing. With a range of videos, reports, and toolkits, the library will support community members at all stages of their development.
Discover the latest WCS | Library content here.
11. WCS | Queer Speed Networking
Our Queer Speed Networking events, held both online and in-person, will continue to provide spaces for community members to connect with like-minded individuals and collaborate. These events offer a fast-paced, engaging environment for building meaningful relationships and expanding professional networks within the LGBTQ+ community.
12. WCS | Community Building 101
In 2025, we will launch a new webinar series, Community Building 101, to explore the elements of building, growing, and managing a community. This series will provide insights from both grassroots and corporate perspectives, offering valuable knowledge for anyone looking to create or expand inclusive communities.
13. WCS | Queer Leadership 101
We are also excited to introduce Queer Leadership 101, a webinar series that dives into the leadership journeys of members of our WCS | Collective. This series will explore the challenges and triumphs of queer leaders, providing inspiration and guidance for anyone seeking to step into leadership roles themselves.
View all upcoming events here.
Our Commitment
In 2025, we'll continue investing in our global community, building pathways for leadership development, wellbeing, and inclusion. Through data-driven insights, innovative events, and transformative learning experiences, we aim to empower individuals to lead with confidence and create change within their respective communities and workplaces.
By fostering deeper connections, promoting growth, and prioritising wellbeing, we will continue to be a trusted partner for both individuals and organisations in their inclusion and leadership journeys.
Together, we will build a more inclusive and sustainable future. Thank you for being part of our 2025 journey!
While you're here...
Did you know we consult with Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke corporate solutions? Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce DEI insights and craft bespoke content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Find out more here.
We also organise FREE community events throughout the year! We offer a variety of ways to get involved - both online and in person. This is a great way to network and learn more about others' experiences, through in-depth discussion on an array of topics. You can find out what events we have coming up here. New ones are added all the time, so make sure you sign up to our newsletter so you can stay up to date!
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