north east lincolnshire pride

Grimsby Pride is the trading name for a charity called North East Lincolnshire Pride (Registered Charity Number 1146977). The committee organise and hold an annual event to celebrate the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community in North East Lincolnshire and surrounding areas. As well as a celebration, the event raises awareness of the LGBT community and provides support for people, by offering a range of outlets where anyone can access and gain advise surround the subject. We aim for Grimsby to be a place where everybody knows that the diversity offered by the LGBT community is something to be celebrated and in which LGBT people can feel safe and accepted. We believe that inclusiveness improves self esteem and provides a sense of belonging, which helps to diminish the psychological effects of discrimination faced by individuals in daily life. To date we have had 5 pride events beginning in 2009 with The Event held at the back of the old Secrets Bar in Pasture Street. We attracted over 800 people to the event and began our working relationship with Pride regulars, Bears Aloud. Many of the participants at our events are from across the local LGBT community and are of all ages. We particularly encourage those who may otherwise feel marginalised. Grimsby Pride is operated by a small team of unpaid volunteers who are working hard to continue to improve Pride for the benefit of the LGBT and wider community. We depend upon sponsorship, donations from events, local businesses and supporters and the money we raise through our fundraising activities. If you feel that you could help to support our work, by making a donation, becoming a sponsor, attending one or our events, or offering a few hours of your time, we would welcome your involvement.