Dan | Chairman & Founder
I’ve worked since 2011 to make Warwickshire a more accepting, safe and welcoming place for LGBT+ people. From being told that there are no gay people in Warwickshire and that Warwickshire Pride will fail, it’s great to see how far we have come since then.
Healey | Trustee
I came across Warwickshire Pride in 2013 at the Peace Festival. Back then Warwickshire Pride was just a youth group called Push Projects for young LGBT+ people. I became a trustee in 2016 and I love what I do. I run some of the Pride services such as the coffee social, parents group , trans group and the online zoom groups. I am also a drag queen called Sassi Afrika. I have released albums of original music which have sold in over 60 countries around the world. All the royalties get donated to Warwickshire Pride.
Simon | Trustee
I got involved as a trustee after the pandemic. Warwickshire Pride proved a great opportunity to give something back to the community. Among other duties, I am responsible for maintaining the website.
Cliff | Trustee
After retiring and moving to Leamington Spa with my husband in 2023, I was looking for volunteer opportunities. I joined Warwickshire Pride as a trustee in early 2024. Outside of Pride, I am a very keen historian and hoping that we can encourage the expansion of an LGBTQ+ archive for the county.
H | Trustee
I first joined Warwickshire Pride as a volunteer Youth Worker in March 2024 and shortly after that became a Trustee. Being both a volunteer and a trustee means I can get directly involved with service users while actively looking to improve things behind the scenes. I joined Warwickshire Pride because it is such a brilliant charity, providing many services to the queer community that I wish I had had when I was growing up. I am thrilled to be part of it all and hope that we can continue to help many more LGBT+ people across Warwickshire.
David | Trustee
My journey with Warwickshire Pride began with the creation of a vibrant book club in 2023, which then led to the development of a movie club, both dedicated to celebrating LGBT+ stories a
Harry | Trustee
I grew up in Leamington Spa and spent the last 8 years living in London and Germany. These experiences exposed me to diverse cultures and highlighted the divisions that still exist in society. Now back in Leamington, I am committed to supporting the local community and fostering a sense of equality and inclusion. By joining Warwickshire Pride, I aim to contribute to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and accepted.
Kirsty | Trustee
As a proud member of the community I’m incredibly honoured to now be part of the committee for Warwickshire Pride. I’m a full time drag performer and vocalist, with a side hustle of driving the occasional HGV. Before joining I was frustrated that my hometown didn’t have ANY LGBTQUIA+ nightlife so alongside the venue, Fifteen, we have created weekly Drag Karaoke and encouraged a safe space for all. Being part of the committee will now allow me to help further inclusivity in the town and further afield, while helping in every way I can.