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 Manager
Angela is the Charity Manager at PAN and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the charity. Angela’s background is in Education, where she’s held various roles in schools and within the VCSE sector and also performs Company Secretary duties on behalf of the board. She is also a Trustee of regional infrastructure organisation VONNE.
LGBTQIA+ Link Worker - Adults
August supports is an LGBTQIA+ Link Worker with us supporting adults across Northumberland and Tyne and Wear dealing with their individual challenges and helping them to thrive. August has previously supported our inclusive open access youth work project Roaming Roots in South East Northumberland through detached youth work.
LGBTQIA+ Link Worker - Young People
Tina supports LGBTQIA+ young people aged 11-25. She is a qualified Community and Youth Worker and has worked with children and young people across various informal settings including in Amble, and across the UK.
Education Co-ordinator
Oscar is joining Pride Action North at the beginning of December 2024 as our Education Co-ordinator, working on our National Lottery Community Fund project supporting young people 11-25 to thrive.
LGBTQIA+ Link Worker - Young People
Nicola supports LGBTQIA+ young people on a one to one basis. They have previously worked with young people as a detached youth worker in Northumberland, and supported various groups as part of our work across Northumberland and Tyne and Wear.
Senior Link Worker
Rachel supports LGBTQIA+ young people aged 11-25 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and surrounding areas. Rachel’s background is over 20 years experience working with young people in educational and youth work settings across the region.
Patron
Darren is a Management Consultant in North East England and has held several roles in the VCSE over the past 15 years, supporting charities in various ways. He is a founder of Pride Action North and champions our work. He is a qualified Community and Youth Worker. He also sits on panels for Barnardos and National Fostering Group alongside former roles as a Trustee of charity Controlling Chemsex and is a member of the Association of Chairs.
Trustee
Chris is a senior leader for VetsNow in North West England an emergency veterinary care provider, and is a resourcing specialist. His background is in Retail, having held various senior roles across the sector. He is also involved with supporting business development and income generation strategies for other charities within the adult care, and animal care sectors.
Chair
Stephen is a local business owner in Northumberland and Tyne and Wear as director of Manor House Funeral Services. Stephen has experience in commissioning and is a key volunteer for other LGBTQIA+ charities Out North East and Curious Arts.
Trustee
Ashley is data and technology professional working in the finance sector. They also serve as Trustee for Beyond Reflections, a trans support charity, and also works closely with the British Computer Society, sitting on their Community Board, Early Careers Executive and Inclusion Committee.
Finance Officer
Lucy supports our finance function, she works for various charities and supports our accounting, payroll and ensures we are compliant.
Trustee
Gemma is an Operating Departmental Practitioner (ODP) in North East England for for a local Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Her background is in Community Development Work and she has delivered various projects for communities and in particular young people.
Bid Writer
Steven supports the day to day fundraising of PAN. His role supports the continuous development of our services for LGBTQIA+ people.
Deputy Chair
Drew is Chair of ReportOUT and UKSAGE, is an award-winning consultant who champions global LGBTQ+ rights. With 20+ years’ experience in charity, education, and advocacy, he drives impactful change for marginalised communities.
