The Organisation
Reading Pride was founded in 2003. It is a registered charity (number 1119891) run solely by volunteers, aiming to promote equality and diversity, advance education and work towards eliminating discrimination in relation to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Asexual (LGBTA) people, in Reading and across the Thames Valley. Reading Pride is best known for the annual LGBTA Pride festival held every summer. This "free-to-enter" event celebrates the local community and has played a key role in developing an environment in favour of LGBTA equality.
Reading Pride volunteers work throughout the year to raise funds both for the annual Pride festival and for the community. The team also strives to increase public awareness of other charitable and voluntary organisations in the local area that provide information, advice and support on a breadth of LGBTA issues.
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