Pride Month is a time for acceptance, equality and celebrating LGBTQIA+ individuals. It also aims to educate people about LGBTQIA+ history and raise awareness of issues affecting the broader community. While it is a time of celebration, it also provides an opportunity for individuals to seek support in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
During the event, there will be a quiet hour from 11am to midday. This will allow visitors to speak with community groups and organisations before the noise levels increase.
Below are some of the helpful organisations that will be at Bracknell Forest Pride this year.
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT)
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working for wildlife across the UK. Using a science-led approach, they protect and restore natural habitats, which are home to some of our most precious wildlife.
Braccan Walk Youth Centre
Braccan Walk Youth Centre is set in the heart of the town centre, close to the train/bus station. They welcome young people aged 11-19 from anywhere across Bracknell. The youth centre provides activities, support, and information to young people and their families through case work and group sessions.
Berkshire Youth
Berkshire Youth has been dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people across Berkshire since 1940. They provide a safe space with trusted adults, where conversations happen, and positive relationships develop. Berkshire Youth’s reach spans the entire county, offering something for everyone - from fun leisure activities to essential support services.
Bracknell Forest Council Fostering
Bracknell Forest Council Fostering is the council's not-for-profit fostering service in Berkshire. Their foster carers help change children’s lives who can no longer live with their birth family.
Bracknell Forest Council Network – Happiness Hub
The Happiness Hub is a collaboration of community-based services aiming to improve access to mental health support for people who want to make positive changes in their lives.
The Welcome Spaces project has been set up to encourage community connection and friendship across Bracknell Forest. They select local activities for people to attend with no need to book. They aim for these sessions to be welcoming and easy to access.
Bracknell LGBTQ+ Facebook Group
Bracknell LGBTQ+ is Bracknell Forest's own Facebook youth group. It is a safe space in the online world for those seeking solidarity.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) provides a specialist mental health service for children and young people.
Frimley Health and Care
Frimley Integrated Care System provides help by bringing the NHS, social care, local authority and other sectors together to work more closely with each other for the benefit of the communities.
The Garden Clinic - Sexual Health Services
The Garden Clinic is a specialist NHS sexual health service based in Slough (and serving the wider East Berkshire area, with a satellite clinic in Bracknell). It offers confidential, non-judgmental, and free care for everyone, regardless of age, gender, sexuality, or background.
MyUmbrella LGBT+
MyUmbrella LGBT+ is a volunteer-led project of Reading Pride to raise awareness of the lesser-known identities across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum.
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS)
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) provides prevention, protection and response services across Berkshire.
South Hill Park
South Hill Park is the centre of the arts in Berkshire. Housing two theatres, a dance studio, creative spaces and a cinema within the grounds of an 18th century mansion house in Bracknell – South Hill Park hosts over 300 shows, events and films each year, alongside a busy programme of over 250 courses and workshops. They will be talking about opportunities to get involved with the arts.
South Hill Park are hosting 'The Magic Bookmark' on Sunday, 1 June. Join Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist Mama G on a brand new panto adventure for the whole family! Tickets for sale on the South Hill Park website.
Stepping Stones Recovery College
Stepping Stones offer a wide range of free courses and workshops to inspire students to embark on an exciting journey of self-discovery and help them to find renewed purpose and meaning in their lives. Discover their completely free courses and workshops, co-created with young adults to boost wellbeing, mental health and life skills.
Support U
Support U is a local LGBTQIA+ charity running support groups in Berkshire area for the LGBTQIA+ community. Their mission is to provide support to the LGBTQIA+ community, and to promote equality and acceptance for all.
Thames Valley Police (TVP)
Thames Valley Police (TVP) is one of the 43 police forces in England and Wales and is the largest non-metropolitan force. It covers over 2,200 square miles and three counties: Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire.
TVP will be hosting a Consent Tent at Pride.
The Wayz Youth Club
The Wayz Youth Club is a safe and positive place for young people aged between 8 and 25 to attend and engage in a range of activities and opportunities. They aim to support and empower young people to direct their own personal, social and educational development.
Youthline
Youthline provides a free, confidential counselling service for young people of secondary school age and up to age 25. They also provide a low-cost counselling service to adults aged 26+ who care for and support young people. They offer humanistic, client-centred counselling in person, online, and by telephone.