> ## Content Index
> Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further.

# “There’s a real community buzz” as Zoe Lyons launches Rainbow Fund grants programme
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/theres-a-real-community-buzz-as-zoe-lyons-launches-rainbow-fund-grants-programme/
- Published: 2014-05-14T09:24:36.000Z
- Updated: 2014-05-14T09:24:36.000Z
- Description: Over 70 representatives from a range of local LGBT voluntary sector community groups gathered last night to hear Rainbow Fund Patron Zoe Lyons launch this year’s main Grants Programme at the Emporium venue on London Road. Speaking at the event, Zoe wished the groups luck in their funding application
- Author: Besi
- Tags: News, Pride

## Over 70 representatives from a range of local LGBT voluntary sector community groups gathered last night to hear Rainbow Fund Patron Zoe Lyons launch this year’s main Grants Programme at the Emporium venue on London Road.

![From left to right: Daniel Brookbank, Paul Kemp, Dulcie Weaver, Zoe Lyons and Paul Elgood](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/web-60070.jpg)

From left to right: Daniel Brookbank, Paul Kemp, Dulcie Weaver, Zoe Lyons and Paul Elgood

**Speaking at the event, Zoe wished the groups luck in their funding applications, and said:** *“I joined the Rainbow Fund because they are committed to an open, transparent and fair way to distribute grant funding to the community groups who need it most. I am delighted to support them in any way I can.”*

![Brighton Bear Weekender present cheque to Rainbow Fund chair Paul Elgood](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/web-600-57.jpg)

Brighton Bear Weekender present cheque to Rainbow Fund chair Paul Elgood

Paul Kemp and Dulce Weaver from Pride updated those present on plans for this year’s festival, just 80 days away now, the Brighton Bears Weekender organisers presented a cheque for £184 from their recent Saints & Sinners night at Subline Bar and Daniel Brookbank was introduced as the new Independent Treasurer for the Rainbow Fund, to provide additional transparency for the fund in its financial processes.

**Speaking at the launch, Paul Elgood, Chairman of the Rainbow Fund said:** *“Thanks to our supporters, such as Brighton Pride, the Bear Weekender and many venues we are able to launch our grants programme to tie-in with Pride this year – clearly demonstrating the community benefits of the event. There was a real community buzz last night, thanks to all those who attended.”*

**To find out how to apply for a grant, [CLICK HERE:](http://www.rainbow-fund.org/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)**

Grant applications must be received by 5pm on Friday, August, 8 2014.

![Rainbow Fund](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/web-600-31.jpg)

![Rainbow Fund GEMS](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/web-600-4.jpg)

![Rainbow Fund Grants Launch](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/web-600-28.jpg)