BLACKPOOL PRIDE FESTIVAL
To hold an annual LGBT Blackpool Pride Festival and other associated fundraising events. The Festival is an inclusive two day event and includes entertainment and market stalls.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £8,036 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves falling to a deficit of £1,753. The trustees acknowledge the requirement to maintain positive reserves and note that the current level has not been maintained due to the nature of the charity's annual festival activities. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 6
Trustees
- Sara Chestonchair
- Angela Louise Buckley
- Victoria Louise Roberts
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £152k | £160k |
| 31/08/2024 | £78k | £82k |
| 31/08/2023 | £75k | £74k |
| 31/08/2022 | £86k | £81k |
| 31/08/2021 | £3k | £300 |
Common questions
Is BLACKPOOL PRIDE FESTIVAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £8,036 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves falling to a deficit of £1,753. The trustees acknowledge the requirement to maintain positive reserves and note that the current level has not been maintained due to the nature of the charity's annual festival activities. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.