Celebrating Pride with Will Moore

Published on: 31/05/23

By Will Moore

"Feeling safe is fundamental for productivity, and if someone doesn’t feel like they belong, it will affect their performance. Allyship is paramount for creating an inclusive culture, and everyone should feel free to express themselves, no matter what their identity is."

To me, living life adventurously, means stepping out of my comfort zone and not being afraid to take risks. Outside of my Go Ape life, I’m an actor, musician, and performer and there’s nothing quite like the adrenaline rush of being on stage in front of a live audience. But, as equally adventurous as working on a high ropes course when I wasn't fond of heights? Each day brings a new adventure and it’s important to celebrate every achievement, no matter how small they may seem.

When I'm not swinging through the trees or performing on stage, I love to read, write, watch films and TV, and go on long walks. I’ve managed to walk 10,000 steps a day since February 11^th - yeah, I'm pretty proud of that!

I love music, playing it, listening to it, and immersing myself into the stories musicians weave because I believe music is a language that brings us together. Oh, and I also enjoy spending time with my Weimaraner, Meabh, who has boundless energy and I’m convinced is possessed by a demon.

I think it’s crucial to foster an environment where everyone feels like they can be their true self. If someone chooses not to reveal their whole self, that's fine too. What's important is that they should always feel safe, comfortable and happy doing so.

Feeling safe is fundamental for productivity, and if someone doesn’t feel like they belong, it will affect their performance. Allyship is paramount for creating an inclusive culture, and everyone should feel free to express themselves, no matter what their identity is.

Whoever you are

Wherever you be

It is our duty

To welcome thee

I may not always know

But I do have a hunch

That however it goes

There’s always time for lunch.

In terms of how Go Ape could be more inclusive for the LGBTQ+ community, I think participating in events like Pride marches around the country would be a wonderful move. It would allow our LGBTQ+ co-owners to feel proud of who they are and proud of working at Go Ape, and it would show the public that we respect and value our team, whoever they may be.

Being a co-owner feels empowering, and as part of the co-owner council, I have an opportunity to help shape the company's future and ensure that the voices of the employees are heard. We all have a stake in Go Ape, and that makes us more motivated to help the company grow.

My future plans include working on more music (did I mention I'm on Spotify?)  performing more live gigs, traveling, and finding ways to better represent my fellow co-owners on the co-owner council. I hope to make a difference in our community and the world.

Happy Pride Month, everyone!