4TH SEPTEMBER 2021
Free Parade & Festival Kings Meadow, Reading RG1 8BN
The Main Stage and Pride Xtra performance applications for Reading Pride 2021 are now open!
All you have to do is to click the following link to complete the form! Press; Reading Pride
CONTACT
by Post
Reading Pride, 21 South Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4QU
by Phone
Due to our volunteers work commitments outside of Pride it is not always possible to answer the phone. Please use the contact form to request a call back or alternatively leave us a voice mail.
General Enquiries 0844 357 0124 (Mon-Fri 9am-2pm)Media & Marketing Enquiries0843 886 3181 (Mon-Fri 9am-2pm)
Paul Britt Chair
Paul has been a trustee of Reading Pride since 2009 and voted in as Chair of the organisation in 2017, with a break in 2013. He has been an LGBT+ activist for over 21 years in campaigning, leadership and promoting equality and equal rights for all working with LGBT+ organisations such as We’re Out West, LGBT Consortium, NHS Equality project and campaigning for the repeal of Section 28, promoting marriage equality and equal age of consent.
In 2019 Paul was nominated for his work building an LGBT+ Network at the British LGBT Awards in London, where he couldn’t resist a selfie with singer Ellie Goulding.
Paul is a published biomedical scientist. His published work focused on patients with advanced ovarian cancer and their drug sensitivity in relation to glutathione modulation. He began his career in the National Health Service, and currently holds a leadership role as an Associate Director of Global Regulatory Affairs specialising in Medical Treatment Divestment for the worlds largest healthcare company.
Paul is also a signed producer having his musical catalogue published by Universal Music Publishing. He is very much an advocate for creating opportunities for new and emerging talent in the local area. He supported a member of the community to fulfil this vision, with the introduction of the Pride aLive stage, which gave a platform for local talent to perform.
Sophia James Trustee
Sophia is the Lead Councillor for Neighbourhoods and Communities taking a lead on community safety and equalities issues across Reading.
She is a lifelong equality activist and has been involved in a number of campaigns and projects including LGBT History Month, Black History Month, Reclaim the Night and creating a Disability Equality Week at university. She also co-runs the LGBT Meet-Up Group and is part of the Reading Carnival organising committee.
In the past Sophia has served as a trustee of a students’ union and governor of a local school. She currently manages an outreach project at a local university.
Sarah Hacker Trustee
Sarah has been patron of Reading Pride since 2016. She is a lifelong equality campaigner and ally to the LGBT+ community in Reading for many years both as a councillor and Mayor. As a trustee she will bring her energy, commitment and networks to help grow Reading Pride and ensure it represents all communities within Reading. Sarah is also an active trade unionist and equality rep. She believes Prides should continue to be political events with active participation and support from trade unions and local parties. There is still a lot to fight for and, together, we will achieve equality for all the LGBT+ community.
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