Bristol Pride

Also known as: Bristol Pride Festival

To promote equality and diversity for the public benefit and in particular the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity. Curating or attending events in an official capacity including speaking, lobbying, raising awareness and challenging hearts and minds. To deliver the annual Bristol Pride festival and programme of LGBT events and activities.

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Activities & Mission

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Bath And North East Somerset Bristol City North Somerset South Gloucestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£845,511

Latest Expenditure

£899,295

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 105.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 81% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 55% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 63% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £127,077

Charitable Activities £240,575

Other Trading £474,305

Investments £3,554

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £888,183

Raising Funds £11,112

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £11,111

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£845,511	£899,295	£888,183	£228,988	£213,184	4 / 200
2023	£590,542	£642,714	£633,969	£282,772	£271,618	8 / 200
2022	£199,545	£134,225				0 / 50
2022	£548,964	£460,436	£457,049	£334,944	£324,944	3 / 350
2021	£196,611	£110,022				0 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bristol Pride

What does Bristol Pride do?

How much income did Bristol Pride report in 2024?

Bristol Pride reported total income of £846k and reported expenditure of £899k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Bristol Pride?

Bristol Pride has a program ratio of 105.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Bristol Pride registered as a charity?

Bristol Pride was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 April 2016 as charity number 1166817. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Bristol Pride?

Bristol Pride is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bristol Pride operate?

Bristol Pride operates across 4 areas: Bath And North East Somerset, Bristol City, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Is Bristol Pride a registered charity?

Yes — Bristol Pride is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1166817.