#Buildingbridges since 2018
Learn all about Basildon Pride, our charity, people and community projects.
Basildon Pride was founded in 2018 following a significant rise in hate incidents directed towards the LGBT+ Community in our borough. Our response was a march through Basildon Town Centre with the message that “Love Conquers Hate” followed by a celebration at Colors Nightclub.
Following our ‘Mini Pride’ event, Basildon Pride formally constituted and focused on arranging our first ever festival which took place in Gloucester Park in September 2019. Over 4,500 people attended, and it quickly became clear that Basildon Pride had cemented its place within the Basildon Borough and surrounding areas.
Our goal is to deliver an annual festival and parade to celebrate inclusion, diversity and equality whilst delivering a programme of physical and virtual events and activities throughout the year through our Basildon Pride Everyday initiative and our LGBT+ Support Group.
Basildon Pride formally registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation with the Charity Commission in 2021 and is run by a team of dedicated volunteers.