“I am writing on behalf of the Rainbow Fund to thank the organisers of Pride 2013 and all the many thousands of people who attended the park event or worked to make it happen. It really was a fantastic Pride which showed the city in the very best light. “The announcement that in excess of […]
“I am writing on behalf of the Rainbow Fund to thank the organisers of Pride 2013 and all the many thousands of people who attended the park event or worked to make it happen. It really was a fantastic Pride which showed the city in the very best light.
“The announcement that in excess of £43,000 will be donated to local LGBT charities and voluntary sector groups via the Rainbow Fund is probably the best possible outcome from Pride.
“The organisers have produced a first class parade and park event, and made improvements to the delivery of Pride in ways which most people do not even notice, for example in terms of the parade marshalling, security, health and safety and park stewards. Yes, there is always room for improvement but each year it seems to get better and better.
“The Rainbow Fund benefits from the charitable funds raised during Pride, and we ensure that this is distributed via the Sussex Community Foundation to give donors assurance that the money donated is held in an accountable and transparent way. Grants will be distributed on a needs-led basis to the local LGBT groups and charities delivering frontline services, so the money makes the biggest impact possible to our community. Eligible groups and charities can apply for this money now, via the Sussex Community Foundation, and have until October 11 to do so.”
Paul Elgood
Chairman of the Rainbow Fund
