EXETER PRIDE
1 To promote equality and diversity for the public benefit and in particular the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity2 such other objects as are charitable under the laws of England and Wales as the trustees shall at their absolute discretion determine.
Objects
To promote equality and diversity for the public benefit and in particular the elimination of discrimination and oppression on the grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, including in particular but not exclusively by: ? Promoting the history and culture of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans people together with other people of queer identities (LGBT+). In particular we celebrate and remember our communities? global tradition of resistance to societal oppression, a tradition that is epitomised and symbolised by the 1969 Stonewall Rebellion, which led to the global Pride movement; ? Raising the awareness of the public with regard to all aspects of discrimination in society and issues and difficulties affecting the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people; ? Cultivating a sentiment in favour of equality and diversity in particular through celebrating the diversity of LGBT communities ? Advancing education in LGBT+ history, culture, arts and well-being, and in equality and diversity whether by signposting to other organisations or services or producing materials; ? Producing publications, lectures, workshops, media and other means of communication; ? Staging an annual LGBT+ festival, and other events, that actively promote, develop, and showcase queer artists. Such other objects as are charitable under the law of England and Wales as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion determine.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity finished the financial year in a strong position with increased reserves and the most income ever secured. The trustees confirmed that resources are adequate to meet working capital requirements and mitigate financial risks. No material uncertainties or going concern issues were identified in the filing.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy is designed to: • Provide financial stability and the means for the development of the charity’s activities. • Mitigate financial risks such as a sudden drop in income, unexpected expenditure, or to take advantage of unexpected opportunities. • Ensure there is sufficient cash flow to meet working capital requirements, including the annual protest march.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2025
- Volunteers: 125
- Government income: £22,455 — grants £22,455 (2); 43% of the £52,806 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2024
- Volunteers: 125
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2023
- Volunteers: 15
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 2 were received after the due date: year ending 30/06/2022 (received 20/09/2023, 143 days after the 30/04/2023 due date); year ending 30/06/2021 (received 20/09/2023, 508 days after the 30/04/2022 due date).
Trustees
- Russell Adam Backchair
- Anne Elizabeth Filmer -Bennett
- Dale James Austin
- Isabelle Rose Cox
- Mark Phillip Evans
- Mx Katherine Pavla Moudry
- Nina Elizabeth Cunningham
- Roscoe James Hastings
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £53k | £39k |
| 30/06/2024 | £30k | £26k |
| 30/06/2023 | £14k | £3k |
| 30/06/2022 | £10k | £10k |
| 30/06/2021 | £125 | £1k |
Common questions
Is EXETER PRIDE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity finished the financial year in a strong position with increased reserves and the most income ever secured. The trustees confirmed that resources are adequate to meet working capital requirements and mitigate financial risks. No material uncertainties or going concern issues were identified in the filing. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/01/2026 | £20k | Exeter Pride 2026 |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 18/01/2023 | £10k | "15 Years of Exeter Pride: Celebrating Our LGBTQIA+ Heritage" |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ARDONAGH COMMUNITY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXETER PRIDE | £53k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ISLE OF WIGHT PRIDE | £27k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CORNWALL PRIDE | £155k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| TORBAY PRIDE | £53k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OXFORD PRIDE GROUP LTD | £97k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NOTTINGHAMSHIRE PRIDE | £120k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |