Warwickshire Pride is a registered charity (Charity number: 1162449) and the primary LGBT+ organisation in Warwickshire. We run a number of services and social events for LGBT+ people. Our mission is:
"to ensure that all people feel valued and included in society, regardless of s*xuality or gender identity"
We also have the following objectives, that are for the benefit of LGBT+ people:
1.To preserve and protect the physical and mental health of such people, in particular, but not exclusively through:
a. The provision of information, guidance and emotional support;
b. Safe, social meeting spaces where people can explore verbally and express their s*xual orientation or gender identity.
2.The promotion of equality and diversity in the Warwickshire area for the public benefit by:
a. The elimination of discrimination on the grounds of s*xual orientation or gender identity;
b. Working in partnership with other providers and community groups to raise awareness of LGBT+ issues, and the needs of LGBT+ young people and adults;
c. Advancing education and raising awareness in equality and diversity, with a focus on s*xual orientation and gender identity. Current services and activities include:
- Weekly LGBT+ youth groups in Stratford, Nuneaton, Rugby and Leamington
- Monthly coffee mornings in Stratford, Nuneaton, Rugby and Leamington
- Monthly trans social support group in Leamington and on Zoom
- Monthly social support groups for parents of LGBT+ people and parents who are LGBT+ in Leamington and Nuneaton
- Telephone and email support
- LGBT+ counselling service
- Women and non-binary people's fitness group
- LGBT+ book club
- Cost of living support
- LGBT+ and trans awareness training
- Consultancy
- Advocacy
- Pride events across Warwickshire
- The main Warwickshire Pride festival in Leamington
- Engagement work at public s*x environments
- Health promotion
- Campaigns and protests
- Socials
There's lots to get involved with, so check us out.
