Pride Fund Programme in the UK

Deadline: 4-Mar-25

The Southwark Council has launched the Pride Fund Programme to support the LGBTQI+ communities to create events that celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender and queer identity and the culture, histories and rights of these communities.

What they will fund?

• This fund will support community events taking place from 1 June to 31 August 2025. There is a special focus on events occurring on or around Pride Month in June.
• Some examples of events that could be funded include:
  • community fun days
  • street parties
  • drama, writing or other arts workshops
  • exhibitions
  • music or theatre performances
  • film showings with Q & A sessions

Eligibility Criteria

• They can only accept applications from organisations or individuals who:
  • are constituted and/or registered with a regulatory authority (like the Charity Commission or Companies House)
  • have a bank account with at least two signatories
• Grants cannot be paid into an individual or personal bank account.
• Applicants for larger grants must be able to show previous event management experience that is appropriate for their proposed event.
• You can still apply for a smaller grant amount without previous event management experience. This allows organisations to gain experience and build their capacity.

Ineligibility Criteria

• This fund is not for:
  • core costs for your organisation, like the work of existing staff
  • costs for any resource that your organisation would not normally be charged for using, like a venue with an existing agreement in place
  • capital costs like building works or equipment (the cost of renting items for events can be included)
  • alcohol or any other intoxicant

For more information, visit Southwark Council.