LGBTQ+ charity organisation Stonewall’s CEO Nancy Kelley announced her resignation.
Having been named the organisation’s CEO in May 2020, Kelley has announced that she will be departing Stonewall at the end of July and that it has been a “privilege” to lead the group.
“I’m sad to share that I’ll be leaving Stonewall at the end of this month. Sad, but so SO proud of what we’ve achieved in the last three years,” Kelly announced on Twitter on Monday (10).
In a thread, Kelley discussed the accomplishments the organisation has accomplished while she has been CEO, including a rebrand and the creation of the LGBTQ+ Action Plan for Wales.
She hasn’t stated why she’s leaving.
Along with a long list of the Stonewall’s purported successes during her leadership, Kelley criticised the “unprecedented attacks” the organisation has seen because of its advocacy for trans rights.
“I leave this job as the anti-gender / anti-rights movement is running rampant around the globe, and the transphobic moral panic created here in the UK is being exported everywhere.
“The time for us all to stand up is long past. We need your help,” she wrote.
During her tenure as CEO, Kelley stood up for trans rights, fought for the Gender Recognition Act reform in Scotland, participated in Trans Pride in London, and spearheaded campaigns to permanently put a stop to so-called conversion therapy practices.
Iain Anderson, the head of Stonewall’s board of trustees, complimented Kelley for bringing impacts via her work with the charity.
He said: “Nancy is stepping back after three incredible years at Stonewall. She has been at the heart of advancing and protecting LGBTQ+ people’s rights, not just across the UK but across the world. Under Nancy’s leadership Stonewall has achieved tangible, life-changing impacts for LGBTQ+ people, and the entire board and staff are grateful for her leadership.”
“The board will now be working with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that Stonewall continues to strengthen its work to support inclusive diverse workplaces and communities, alongside our fantastic domestic and global human rights campaigning. We are fully committed to our current Free to Be strategy.”
The organisation also praised her on Twitter.
“Thank you very much for your leadership over the last three years, Nancy. Your powerful campaigning has played a vital role in achieving impact and some big wins for LGBTQ+ people.
We’re sorry to lose you and wish you all the best wishes ahead!”
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