Since taking on the role in the LGBT Diversity & Inclusion Committee in November 2013 Martin has taken the lead on various improvements within the Group, including a re-write of their Transitioning guidelines which offers guidance for team leaders managing a team member, as well as individuals at every stage of transitioning. He has grown the committee from four people to over 30 and has written/facilitated 29 company-wide publications to raise awareness, celebrate and increase visibility of the struggles faced by LGBT people. Externally, he is an active member of several LGBT focus groups which are often the first reach out from local closeted gay men and women where they can make friends and accelerate their understanding of what it means to be LGBT. He is also a member of the Gay Professional Network and a supporter of Stonewall and the Terrence Higgins Trust.
