PRIDE IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Pride in Gloucestershire runs activities to bring the LGBTQ community together in a safe space and promote equality and diversity. We run an annual free-entry Pride event and parade in Gloucester each September and have a Picnic in the Park event in Cheltenham, we have an annual theme to highlight specific issues the LGBTQ and use social media to raise awareness.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an annual deficit of £6,242.00 for the year ending 31st October 2025, driven by a 30.7% rise in expenditure and reduced income due to adverse weather conditions affecting event takings. Consequently, the charity has utilized all working capital and the majority of its reserves, carrying forward a final balance of £2,851.08, which is substantially below its stated reserves policy target. The trustees note that rebuilding reserves will be a priority in the next financial cycle.
What the accounts disclose
“2.72% of FY25 expenditure” — page 17
“Due to the deficit and the necessary use of reserves to support the 2024–25 event programme, the charity now holds substantially below the target reserve level.”
Trustees
- Richard Stevenschair
- Georgina Hodges
- Joseph James Picknell
- Matthew Devereux
- Michael Hunt
- Scott Selwyn
- Sophie Tailford
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £98k | £105k |
| 31/10/2024 | £82k | £80k |
| 31/10/2023 | £72k | £69k |
| 31/10/2022 | £60k | £60k |
| 31/10/2021 | £20k | £25k |
Common questions
Is PRIDE IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an annual deficit of £6,242.00 for the year ending 31st October 2025, driven by a 30.7% rise in expenditure and reduced income due to adverse weather conditions affecting event takings. Consequently, the charity has utilized all working capital and the majority of its reserves, carrying forward a final balance of £2,851.08, which is substantially below its stated reserves policy target. The trustees note that rebuilding reserves will be a priority in the next financial cycle. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds PRIDE IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PRIDE IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE as a grant recipient include COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | Arts, Culture & Heritage |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/06/2024 | £15k | Inclusion of the Community in Pride |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/03/2022 | £5k | Making Pride in Gloucestershire more accessible and inclusive |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/03/2020 | £6k | Pride in Gloucestershire 2020 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/01/2019 | £6k | Pride in Gloucestershire 2019 |
| Cheltenham Borough Council | — | £300 | Cheltenham Pride |