Manchester Pride

See you next summer - 17 - 27 August 2012

Loud & Proud

Charity Fundraising

Manchester Pride has traditionally been a fundraiser for local HIV and LGBT communities and is the only Pride event in the UK which has consistently done so.

These pages are dedicated to the people that you've helped over the years.

Is it a fundraising event?

Since 2003, Manchester Pride has raised over £895,000 and, in 2010, Pride raised a staggering £115,000. This money was split equally between the LGF Condom and Lube Scheme, the GHT Welfare Fund, the Pride Community Grant and the Pride HIV Fund.

For a full breakdown of where the charity money comes from, please visit the financial breakdown page.

By giving your support to Manchester Pride, you're helping a great range of charities and community groups around Greater Manchester. Many couldn't exist without your contributions from attending the Big Weekend and by giving to the donation buckets through the year.

On behalf of the people and communities that you've helped, we'd like to thank you.

where DID the money go in 2010?

Following review and consultation we have made some changes to our donations policy here at Manchester Pride.

This is how this years funds has been split.

25% to the LGF Condom & Lube Scheme

A vital resource offering free condoms across Greater Manchester

25% to the GHT Welfare Fund

Supporting those living with or affected by HIV suffering financial hardship. Applications for the GHT Welfare Fund are open year round. Please visit the George House Trust website for more information.

50% to the following funds:

Community Fast Track Fund

Continuing the work with the LGF for the Manchester Pride Community Fund, a portion of this money will be available via a simple, straightforward web based application, offering funds of around £500 (max £1000 for some projects) to allow them to continue their work.

Fringe Events Fund

Offering grants that average £500 for those wishing to stage events or activities within the Manchester Pride Fringe, applications open in January for announcement of the programme in the spring.

Development Fund

Offering grants for larger projects by registered charities, trusts or not-for-profit organisations. The project grants will support inspirational and diverse projects each year. Grants are available for between £5000 and £10000.

For more information on our grants schemes and charitable activity, please contact Darren Adams.

a celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender life

Manchester Pride, The Department Store, 5 Oak Street, Manchester, M4 5JD
Registered Charity 1117848 Phone 0161 831 7700 Fax 0161 831 7711

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