We see you, this Pride and all year round
Happy Pride! It’s important to us that everyone feels safe and welcome at Braintree Village – not just during Pride Month, but all year round. We stand united in Pride with the LGBTQ+ community and against discrimination. We see you. Read on to find out how we’re celebrating Pride 2025 and how we can all support our local LGBTQ+ community.
Essex Pride takes place Saturday 21st June in Chelmsford, and you don’t want to miss it! 🌈🎉
You can look forward to the annual Essex Pride March, as well as a huge festival line-up, featuring headline acts Vengaboys, Louisa Johnson, Queenz and La Voix. With a cabaret stage, silent disco, family zone and afterparty, there’ll be something for everyone.
But Essex Pride is more than just a big celebration. It’s an event that encourages the whole community to celebrate diversity, support LGBTQ+ rights, and encourage inclusion throughout Essex and beyond.
Braintree Pride is back for 2025! 🥳
It’s happening on 26th July at Weavers Park from 12pm–6pm. A new, free event, Braintree Pride is a celebration of LGBTQ+ culture, acceptance and equality. Come along and support your local community!
LGBTQ+ organisations in Essex
Essex Pride
A non-profit registered charity, ran on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community of Essex by a volunteer board of Trustees.
The Outhouse
A charity providing opportunities for LGBTQ+ people throughout Essex, including community engagement, counselling and training.
Transpire
A non-profit community group which supports transgender people and the wider LGBTQ+ community in south Essex.
Outreach Youth
Supports and works with young LGBTQ+ people across North Essex and Suffolk.
We See You
Our message for Pride 2025 is We See You.
Everyone should feel welcome, seen and heard in all the places they spend their time. Braintree Village is proud to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and experiences, promoting acceptance and celebrating diversity. It's important to us that our centre is safe and welcoming to all.
Advice and Support
Try these organisations if you need advice, support, or simply a listening ear.
Switchboard
Switchboard is the national LGBTQ+ helpline and a safe space for anyone to discuss sexuality, gender identity, sexual health, emotional wellbeing and more. You can call the Switchboard team on 0800 0119 100 or visit their website.
LGBT Foundation
The LGBT Foundation is a national charity offering a helpline, health and wellbeing services, and support to lesbian, gay, bi and trans people. You can call their helpline on 0345 3 30 30 30, email them at helpline@lgbt.foundation, or visit their website.