Worthing Pride receive 10k Big Lotto grant

Worthing Pride organisers are “absolutely overwhelmed and delighted” after receiving a Big Lotto grant of £10k to help fund the towns second Pride event on Saturday, July 13, 2019.

THE grant was secured following the positive reaction of the local communities and businesses who embraced the towns first Pride in 2018 which helped change perceptions of the seaside town.

Josie Kelly, founder of Worthing Pride, said that the self-funded event relies on the generosity of supporters and sponsors to cover essential set-up, build and services costs as income from ticket sales is not released till one week after the event.

She added: “with this amazing funding generosity from Big Lotto, not only has this given Worthing Pride a lifeline to cover many essential costs for this years Pride, but also ensures we have funds to cover costs for Pride 2020.”

Worthing Pride’s chosen charity, Horsham-based HOPE Charity Project, who support young and vulnerable children suffering from mental health issues, were also an integral part of the Lotto grants’ decision to award the event.

Claire Sparrow, founder of HOPE charity, said: “this is an incredible award for Worthing Pride, thanks to their generosity, this also means that more proceeds from the event can be donated to the charity, and will ensure that more local children, and their families receive the care and support they urgently need now. Thank you Big Lotto, we are so grateful.”

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