LCR Pride Fund to offer LGBT+ community-led initiatives grants of up to £1k

LCR Pride Foundation, the region’s LGBT+ charity, is offering grants of up to £1,000 to community-led initiatives aiming to champion and uplift LGBT+ communities in Liverpool City Region.

It comes after the first round of grassroots funding was made available from the charity as part of a key three-year partnership with Barclays.

Recipients of the LCR Pride Foundation Community Fund include Wirral Little Movers, who bring together LGBT+ families through fitness classes and activities in Wirral, and Sefton Women’s and Children’s Aid, who created a dedicated service to support LGBT+ victims of domestic abuse in Sefton.

Local groups and individuals are encouraged to submit their community-driven projects and ideas, with support and advice to apply available at www.lcrpride.fund. LCR Pride Foundation is particularly keen to hear from underrepresented groups, those working in the wider boroughs and seeks applications for initiatives not currently taking place in the region.

Andi Herring, CEO of LCR Pride Foundation, said:

“As evident in the work carried out by previous recipients of the LCR Pride Foundation Community Fund, community-led initiatives go a long way in making the Liverpool City Region more inclusive and supportive of our LGBT+ communities.

“We hope the fund can be used to overcome financial barriers that may usually prevent a project from developing. If you have an idea that you think can address the needs and challenges of LGBT+ people in the region, we would love to hear from you.”

Andrew Websdale, UK Pride Lead, said:

“We are delighted to continue our partnership with LCR Pride Foundation and support Liverpool City Region’s LGBT+ community furthermore through the Community Fund. This is an opportunity to make real change for LGBT+ people.”