Craig Beaumont, Executive Director of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), leads impactful LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts across the UK’s small business community of 5.7 million owners. He curates and refreshes the UK’s LGBT+ online business hub, a government-supported platform featuring workplace guidance and personal stories from LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, fostering authentic community connection. Craig integrates intersectionality by highlighting diverse strands of inclusion through collaborations with organizations like INvolve. He also promotes initiatives such as Classical Pride, amplifying LGBTQ+ visibility in creative sectors. Overseeing FSB’s flagship policy research, Craig ensures diversity trends inform actionable recommendations for policymakers. His leadership extends to hundreds of inclusive events and regular participation in LGBTQ+ networking, supporting entrepreneurs nationwide. Recognized with an OBE for his dedication to veterans, social mobility, and diversity, Craig exemplifies committed advocacy and role modelling within the small business landscape.
