We Are Listening…
Since our announcement last week, we have been carefully listening to the community’s response. What we have heard is that our organisation has repeatedly failed to deliver a Pride that fully reflects our city’s LGBTQ+ community. We completely agree. As relatively new board members, with some only joining in the midst of last year’s event […]
LCR Pride Foundation ends partnership with Barclays
LCR Pride Foundation, the organisation that delivers Pride in Liverpool and the city’s annual March with Pride, has ended its partnership with Barclays. The decision comes after its chief executive, CS Venkatakrishnan, last week (30th April 2025) announced that the bank will prohibit Trans women from using female bathrooms in its buildings in the wake […]
WE’RE RECRUITING NEW TRUSTEES!
Trustees are critical to ensuring the charitable sector runs effectively and sustainably, as well as bringing skills and diversity to organisations. If you’re interested in lending your talents and experience to a charity, we’d love to hear from you. We are currently looking to recruit five new trustees to our current Board of Directors. WHO […]
TRAINING: Guide to Effective Leadership & Governance for LGBTQ+ Organisations
DATE: Tuesday 3rd June 2025 TIME: 5:30pm – 7pm VENUE: Online COST: Free – booking essential If you are a current board member, or are considering joining the board of an organisation, this event will help you to understand the role of a volunteer board member, motivations for joining a board and potential benefits. The […]
Registration for 2025 “March with Pride” opens
Liverpool city region’s annual Pride March is set to take place on Saturday 26th July, with organisers LCR Pride Foundation announcing that “March with Pride” registrations are now open. LGBTQ+ individuals and allies, alongside organisations and community groups are invited to stand against rising hate, discrimination and prejudice towards LGBTQ+ and other marginalised communities, and […]
LCR Pride Foundation CEO to step down
LCR Pride Foundation’s first CEO is stepping down after five years in the role. Andi Herring, who co-founded the organisation 2019, will leave the charity to pursue a new venture in freelance events. Andi said: “After 6 years with LCR Pride Foundation it’s finally the time for me to hang up my rainbow radio. When […]
Best of IRIS 2024 screenings at Picturehouse
On Tuesday 11th March you can catch some of the best films from Iris 2024 at Picturehouse at FACT in Liverpool City Centre, at two special screenings – part of the Iris on the Move tour SCREENING 1 – 6:15PM Heroes, Heartbeats & Shorelines (15) Running time: 70 minutes Tickets: £10 A dynamic collection of […]
LCR Pride Foundation partners with Iris Prize 2025
LCR Pride Festival has once again partnered with the Iris Prize LGBTQ+ film Festival, a global celebration of LGBTQ+ stories from around the world and that is also home to the largest short film prize in the world – the coveted £40,000 Iris Prize, provided by the Michael Bishop Foundation As a partner to the […]
Rest In Pride The Vivienne
Known to the world as The Vivienne, James Lee Williams has passed away aged 32. A statement from Andi Herring, CEO of LCR Pride Foundation: “We are truly shocked to hear the news that The Vivienne (also known as James Lee Williams) has passed away. “Someone that has graced the Pride in Liverpool stage many-a-time, […]
Region’s Businesses Show Pride In Their Workplace As Trailblazing Initiative Launched
REGION’S BUSINESSES SHOW PRIDE IN THEIR WORKPLACE AS TRAILBLAZING INITIATIVE LAUNCHED Businesses, collectively representing thousands of regional employees, joined LCR Pride Foundation, the Liverpool City Region’s LGBT+ charity last night to get a first preview of their new initiative, LCR Proud Workplaces. The trailblazing programme is aimed at employers in Liverpool City Region that aspire […]
