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About Me
- JFDE
- My experience in international hospitality, event management, public relations, charity and marketing with varied established contacts across these sectors worldwide allows my clients to benefit from professional expertise and be a step ahead of their competition. Individuals or businesses: whatever your needs or budget, I contribute to your success.
Thursday, 16 April 2026
Explore upcoming Business Academy webinars
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK programme.
Applications are now open for the September 2026 cohort of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK programme.
Ready to take your business to the next level?
If you're a high-growth small business owner looking to scale sustainably, strengthen your strategy, and unlock new opportunities, this fully funded programme is designed for you.
Delivered over three months, both online and in person, you’ll work with leading academics and industry experts to:
Refine your growth strategy
Build long-term resilience
Strengthen leadership capability
Connect with an ambitious network of fellow business owners
Find out more and apply now.
Monday, 30 March 2026
GPN at Queer Britain 28-04-2026
🌟 Join us on Tuesday 28th April 2026
for an evening exploring LGBTQ+ history and culture and social and business networking with Queer Britain Museum.
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Thank you for coming yesterday evening - Let’s Keep Growing, Learning, and Standing Together
Dear Members and Guests,
Thank you for joining us on Tuesday evening—it was a pleasure to see familiar faces and to welcome new ones. Your presence and support mean a great deal.
Let’s continue to grow our businesses and networks together. Speaking of growth, I invite you to consider upgrading to Business Membership. You can explore the benefits [here].
Upcoming events
Tuesday 28th April 2026 - Queer Britaing Museum
Join us for an evening exploring LGBTQ+ history and culture, followed by social and business networking.
🎟️ https://link.outsavvy.com/queerbritain
Tuesday 26th May - Andy Roberts (Eagle Lab)
A conversation about money, finance, and navigating today’s economic landscape.
Tuesday 23 June – Alexander Oliveira
Tuesday 30 June – House of Lords Reception
If you’re a member and haven’t yet been featured, I would love to showcase you. Please send:
- A high‑resolution photo
- Your Twitter/media handles
- A short bio (200 words)
Your profile will be promoted across our platforms—Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn—reaching 642,362 people, not including reposts and referrals. This visibility is worth thousands of pounds in free publicity.
If you are not a member, this service is also available at a cost of £500.
A Note on Mental Health
One topic we didn’t have time to cover—and for that I apologise—is mental health. In another organisation, I became a mental health ambassador, symbolised by a “;”. It represents the moment we pause, reflect, and continue. We all experience anxieties, some more than others, but my message is simple: you are not alone.
Talking not only improves our quality of life but supports our mental wellbeing. I recently read about an experiment in which several participants spent 48 hours in complete darkness and silence. All were affected in different ways, but one participant coped better than the rest by speaking aloud—giving a running commentary of his thoughts, feelings, and sensations.
The study highlighted something powerful: a human voice—even our own—can provide stability, safety, and clarity in moments of isolation.
It made me reflect on how much of our communication today is written—texts, emails, WhatsApp—and how little we actually speak during the day, especially when working from home. I am fortunate that my partner works from home two days a week and that I attend or organise many events. But if ever you feel the need to talk, you have my number.
GPN is, and will always be, a safe place for people to express themselves. Thank you for being part of it.
Warmest wishes,
Gay Professional Network
jf@gpn.one
Rainbow Lottery Link Tickets cost one pound and you will help GPN continue its work. There is a weekly £25,000 jackpot. Click on the QR code for more info.Mental Health
Often in our meetings, we don't necessarily talk about one particular topic: mental health.
In another organisation, I became a mental health ambassador, symbolised by a “;”. It represents the moment we pause, reflect, and continue. We all experience anxieties, some more than others, but my message is simple: you are not alone.
It made me reflect on how much of our communication today is written—texts, emails, WhatsApp—and how little we actually speak during the day, especially when working from home. I am fortunate that my partner works from home two days a week and that I attend or organise many events. But if ever you feel the need to talk, you have my number.
GPN is, and will always be, a safe place for people to express themselves. Thank you for being part of it.
Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Trans+ Learning Lab Fundraising
Dear friend,I hope you are well.Please share this GoFundMe for my organisation, Trans+ Learning Lab, to enable us to sustain an unprecedented trans+ entrepreneurship incubator in Kampala.Please share widely with your networks and associates to help me get funds in the pot before it goes live- I would be so grateful.See you tomorrow evening!Warm regards,Dr Helmut De Nardi
Monday, 23 March 2026
Summer reception at the House of Lords
Tuesday 30 June 2026
The Home Room & Terrace, House of Lords
You are warmly invited to an exclusive reception of the Gay Professional Network, held by kind permission and generous sponsorship of our Patron, The Rt Hon The Lord Scriven of Hunters Bar.
We are honoured that Lord Scriven will address us during the evening and will personally lead a private tour of the Houses of Parliament following the reception.
Lord Scriven is a distinguished advocate for human rights and a steadfast supporter of the LGBT community. His work and commentary can be followed at: https://twitter.com/Paulscriven.
This special gathering brings together Gay Professionals who appreciate comfort, fine surroundings, good company, and the pleasures of excellent food and wine. We will meet in the elegant Home Room and its private Terrace, one of the House of Lords’ most refined reception spaces, overlooking the River Thames.
Champagne and canapés will be served, prepared by the House of Lords catering team.
We invite you to join us, celebrate our diversity, and share this rare opportunity to experience the splendour, architecture, and history of the Palace of Westminster.
We extend our grateful thanks to Mark Weeks of Mark Weeks Photography for generously sponsoring the photography for the evening.
Programme
6:30pm – Arrival, Champagne & Canapés
7:30pm – Address by The Lord Scriven of Hunters Bar, introduced by J‑F Dor
8:30pm – Private Tour of the Houses of Parliament with Lord Scriven
9:30pm – Carriages
Tickets
🎟️ £120 for Members
🎟️ £135 for Non‑Members
To bypass the booking platform and avoid fees, please email me for bank details.
Alternatively, you may prefer to pay via PayPal or credit/debit card:
House of Lords Reception – 30‑06‑2026
(Non-Members)
House of Lords Reception – 30‑06‑2026
(Members)
If you are not yet a member, you may join at www.gpn.one. Membership begins at £60 per year and offers a range of benefits.
The Gay Professional Network has been a not‑for‑profit membership organisation since 2010.
I look forward to welcoming you — or welcoming you back — to the Network.
With best wishes,
Jean‑François Dor
Founder, Gay Professional Network
jf@gpn.one
www.gpn.one