Julie began volunteering at Leicestershire LGBTQ Centre in January 2024. She had been a volunteer at the centre in the early 1990s just following legislation which banned teaching about LGBTQ issues in schools and support from local authorities.
Having recently retired, she chose to return as a Trustee at the Centre and has been involved in Pride, LGBTQ history month, writing for the newsletter, contributing to fund-raising and attending board meetings. Leicestershire LGBTQ Centre has been providing services since 1976, alongside the team, Julie aims to co-create transformative, sustainable services that empower every LGBTQ+ individual to flourish and foster an inclusive society.