Bumper has joined Driving Satisfaction, knowledgeable community of individuals related to the automotive business who determine as lesbian, homosexual, bi, trans, or determine with different sexual or gender identities (collectively LGBTQ+) and people straight allies who assist them. 

Based in 2021, Driving Satisfaction is now backed by key business gamers resembling Arnold Clark, BMW, Inchcape UK, Jaguar Land Rover, Keyloop, Bentley, Carwow, and Heycar.   

Driving Satisfaction goals to supply a protected area for all LGBTQ+ individuals throughout the automotive sector the place they’ll community, share concepts, assets and experiences.

Many LGBTQ+ individuals face prejudice of their private lives too.  

Though nice progress has been made for LGBTQ+ inclusion in recent times there’s nonetheless an incredible deal to do.

Studies present that many LGBTQ+ individuals proceed to face difficulties of their careers and private lives.

Practically two thirds (64%) of LGBTQ+ individuals have skilled violence or abuse attributable to their sexuality or gender identification.   

As current members of the UK Automotive 30% Membership, Driving Satisfaction provides one other essential alternative for Bumper to proceed its dedication to a various and inclusive office. 

Bumper’s optimistic company social obligations are additionally represented by way of being a Residing Wage employer and supporting Ecologi local weather tasks to be a carbon impartial enterprise.

Jack Allman, CCO and co-founder of Bumper, stated: “As current members of the UK Automotive 30% Membership, we jumped on the probability of increasing our skilled community.

“Becoming a member of Driving Satisfaction permits us to proceed to construct on our already nice tradition and develop variety among the many groups.

“A various workforce brings contemporary views and new improvements, and higher variety permits us to higher perceive and meet the wants of our clients.” 

Ed Rogers, chair and founding father of Driving Satisfaction has stated: “It’s great to welcome Bumper into our community, to assist us develop and attain much more individuals.

“Collectively, as a community, we’re capable of foster inclusivity, quickly develop supportive coverage, and create a tradition the place everybody may be themselves. At a time when the LGBTQ+ group is below growing risk, partnerships resembling ours are wanted greater than ever.”