
JOIN THE
The First LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Wellness Business Directory & Membership Community
More than just adding a rainbow logo to your website.
Every wellness professional that joins us meets our LGBTQIA+ inclusive business standards.*
And if you’re looking for support, learning and opportunities to grow and thrive in your business, you can also join our Professional Development Proud Partner Membership.
Join The Proud Partner Membership from £10 PM
What’s included:
Priority listing on our Practitioner Directory (top placement)
Up to 3 additional Directory bio images
Proud Partner Pathway CPD Training Monthly
Exclusive Proud Partner Community Hub
1:1 laser inclusion mentoring
Opportunities for workshop delivery, facilitation, and collaborations
In-person meetups and networking events
CPD Training Portal with replays & resources
Support with event & services promo/marketing
Inspirational community of queer and ally wellness business owners
£10 PM/£120 PA
Community
Discounted membership for those with limited resources or low income
£15 PM/£180 PA
Full Price
Covers your membership
costs in full
£20 PM/£240 PA
Pay it forward
Donate an extra £5 PM to our pay it forward pot, so members can join that might not otherwise be able to
Notes On Sliding Scale Tiered Pricing:
Our Membership sliding scale pricing structure reflects a commitment to economic justice making our membership accessible to people from diverse financial realites. Please reflect on what you’re able to contribute.
Use the Green Bottle Method by Alexis J. Cunningfolk (she/they) to determine which option best fits your circumstances.
We offer a small number of bursary memberships each year, please get in touch if you’d like to be considered for one of these.
N.B. All Memberships include Priority (Featured) Practitioner Directory Listing on sign-up.
(provided our Professional Practitioner Member standards are met)
Join Our Practitioner Directory Only (Free)
What's included:
Standard Directory listing
Picture and 200-word bio
Up to 4 searchable professional services tags
Location map
Discounts on Proud Wellness CIC training & events
What Our Members Say…
Every Wellness Professional on our Directory is passionate about creating real, tangible change in the world, and they are actively making it happen! We’re here to ensure every LGBTQIA+ person in the UK has equal access to affirming wellness services and support.
If you share our Vision come and join us.
Proud Partner Professional Membership
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Proud Partner Community
Connect, collaborate and be the first to hear about opportunities, member promos and exclusive community benefits, in our private members online hub.
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Live DEIB & Professional Trainings
Access our 12-month programme, The Proud Partner Pathway, with monthly live trainings to support you as an LGBTQIA+ inclusive wellness professional.
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1:1 Laser Inclusion Mentoring
Members 1:1 laser mentoring calls with Sarah to work on specific LGBTQIA+ inclusion opportunities and continuous learning and development in your business.
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CPD Training Portal
A one-stop digital space for our member's training and CPD content. The Proud Partner Pathway modules guide you through the essential stages of running an LGBTQIA+ inclusive wellness business.
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In Person Meet-Ups
Gathering together in community is powerful. When we make it happen in real life it’s extra special! We host members events several times a year, always with a wellness vibe and in queer inclusive, accessible spaces.
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Members Blog Feature
Each month, you get the opportunity to write our blog feature. We’ll share it on our website, in our socials, and with everyone on our email list - an extra promo opportunity for you and your business!
Introducing the Proud Partner Pathway
The Proud Partner Pathway is our unique approach to providing you with the essential training and resources to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding in the core elements of running an LGBTQIA+ inclusive wellness business.
Every month we deliver a live training workshop focused on a key topic within one of the Pathway modules along with an exclusive member CPD resource.
The images below shows the list of training topics planned for the year.
*Proud Wellness Directory Member Standards
To protect the space and provide LGBTQIA+ clients with reassurance, for all practitioners and businesses on our directory, we request the following documentation/CPD evidence:
A digital copy of your primary qualification, current practitioner insurance, and membership of a professional body.
A digital copy of your photo ID.
Evidence of a minimum of 20 hours CPD in the discipline and practice of LGBTQIA+ equality and inclusion. This includes, but is not limited to working specifically with LGBTQIA+ clients*.
Identify as LGBTQIA+ or be an active ally of the LGBTQIA+ community.
When you join us as a Proud Wellness Partner (PWP) you will be enrolled onto our PWP Onboarding Training. This online training will ensure you have all the information you need about how to make the most of being a Directory member and the support available to you as a PWP. You will also be able to use your official Proud Wellness Partner Verified badge after attendance!
*CPD includes training courses, conferences, workshops and personal research. If you are unsure if your CPD is applicable please contact us here. (You will be asked to provide evidence of CPD undertaken.)
We appreciate that LGBTQIA+ people come from many different backgrounds, often with multiple marginalised identities. We recognise that barriers to equitable training and opportunities exist. Proud Wellness is committed to providing a space for all wellness practitioners, with a special focus on elevating the voices of those of us who are particularly marginalised in the wellness sector.
We want to work with you to help you successfully join our directory.
If you have any further questions, please contact us here, and we will arrange a call with you to discuss the next steps, thank you.
Proud Wellness Partner Directory FAQ
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We have created some guidance with examples to support you in providing your CPD hours HERE. CPD activities are broad and can include the following:
Evidence of working to support LGBTQIA+ clients either one to one or in a group setting.
LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Awareness training courses (online or live in person).
LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Specialist training courses (online or live in person).
Volunteer work for LGBTQIA+ charities, community groups or similar.
Attendance at LGBTQIA+ Education & Human Rights conferences, seminars and learning events.
Study and reading about LGBTQIA+ history, rights, current law and legislation.
Clinical supervision, peer mentoring, reflective practice.
A library of suggested resources will be available to support your ongoing CPD soon.
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As acknowledged above, many of us have been failed by the systems we are living in and may not have access to all of the requested documentation.
We are happy to work on a case-by-case basis to support your application. For example if you state you are a licensed therapist you must provide evidence of such but if you state you are a consultant then you can provide insurance proof that you are insured for consultancy services and relevant CPD evidence.
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Every year we have a small number of free Partner Plus+ memberships available to queer wellness practitioners or queer owned wellness businesses who are on low income or don't have the resources to join us.
Please get in touch with us if this is you by emailing hello@proudwellness.com, we’d love to help.