At Pride Action North, we deeply value and strive to promote diversity, inclusivity, and acceptance. Our organisation is dedicated to creating a safe and equitable environment for all individuals regardless of their race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that may set them apart.
Pride Action North is here for anybody who needs our wide range of support and advocacy services. We provide a wide range of services to people within the LGBTQIA+ communities across the North of England, and beyond, ensuring a sense of belonging, acceptance and authenticity among all.
Nobody should go it alone and our team is passionate about supporting people regardless of sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity or age. By offering effective support services with high levels of compassion and understanding, we strive to promote diversity, inclusivity and acceptance of all people.
Charity Chair
Darren is Chair of Trustees and brings over a decade and half of experience in the VCSE sectors, has sat on numerous charity boards and is a qualified Community and Youth Worker. Darren is also a Trustee of national charity Controlling Chemsex.
Charity Manager
Angela is responsible for the day-to-day management of the charity.
Link Worker
Dan supports LGBTQIA+ people on a day to day basis on a one to one and group basis.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Worker
Alice supports LGBTQIA+ people on a day to day basis on a one to one and group basis.
Project Worker
Nicola supports LGBTQIA+ people on a day to day basis on a one to one and group basis.
Operational Support Worker
Scarlet supports day to day operations.
Administration Assistant
Sophie supports day to day operations.
Sessional Worker
Ian supports our groups.
Finance Officer
Lucy supports the day to day operations.
Bid Writer
Steven supports day to day fundraising.
Trustee
Drew is an academic expert and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA). Drew holds the position of Senior Lecturer at a local university, where he contributes to the academic field and imparts knowledge to students. He also serves as the Programme Leader for MSc Inequality and Society. He has held various roles in the VCSE and is currently Chair of international human rights charity ReportOut.
Trustee
Gemma is an Operating Departmental Practitioner (ODP) for a local NHS Trust. Her background is in Community Development Work and she has delivered various projects for communities and in particular young people.
Trustee
Erica is a Customer Services Manager for an International B Corp with stations in the UK, Australia and the USA. Her role includes social value and supporting the development of relationships with clients. Her background is in Community Development Work and she has also delivered various projects for communities.
Trustee
Erica is a Customer Services Manager for an International B Corp with stations in the UK, Australia and the USA. Her role includes social value and supporting the development of relationships with clients. Her background is in Community Development Work and she has also delivered various projects for communities.
