BRISTOL PRIDE
Registered charity 1166817 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as BRISTOL PRIDE FESTIVAL
To promote equality and diversity for the public benefit and in particular the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity. Curating or attending events in an official capacity including speaking, lobbying, raising awareness and challenging hearts and minds. To deliver the annual Bristol Pride festival and programme of LGBT events and activities.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net loss of £98,590 for the year, which significantly depleted its unrestricted reserves to £115,816. This figure is below the charity's stated reserves policy target of £250,000, a shortfall attributed to losses in the 2025 festival and reduced income from donations and sponsorship. While the trustees consider the going concern basis appropriate, they acknowledge uncertainties regarding future income levels and cash flow pressures due to pre-event payment requirements.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £116k; policy: £250,000)
“The reserves currently sit below the £250,000 target due to losses made in the 2025 festival.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Bristol Pride (matched by registered charity number).
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£11k
Reported reserves equal ~1.6 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Other trading activities (53% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 1.5% of total income — below the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).
- Aysha Marie Santiben Tailor-Whyte
- FREDDIE DAW
- ROSS OLIVER HARRISON
- Sonny Allward
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Bath And North East Somerset · Bristol City · North Somerset · South Gloucestershire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is BRISTOL PRIDE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net loss of £98,590 for the year, which significantly depleted its unrestricted reserves to £115,816. This figure is below the charity's stated reserves policy target of £250,000, a shortfall attributed to losses in the 2025 festival and reduced income from donations and sponsorship. While the trustees consider the going concern basis appropriate, they acknowledge uncertainties regarding future income levels and cash flow pressures due to pre-event payment requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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