Meet the Committee

Meet the Committee

Meet the dedicated volunteers behind York Pride, North Yorkshire’s largest LGBTQ+ festival. Our passionate committee works year-round to create a vibrant, inclusive event that celebrates diversity and champions equality for all.

Behind the Scenes at York Pride

Behind the vibrant celebrations of York Pride is a dedicated team of volunteers working tirelessly to bring North Yorkshire’s largest LGBTQ+ festival to life. From organising events and securing sponsorships to ensuring accessibility and inclusivity, our committee is passionate about creating a space where everyone feels celebrated and supported. Together, we work to champion equality, diversity, and community spirit, making York Pride more than just a celebration—it’s a movement for positive change.

As a registered charity, York Pride relies on the hard work and collaboration of its team. Our directors, who also serve as trustees of the charity, hold regular full committee meetings to provide updates on their respective teams, share important decisions, and track progress. These meetings are a key opportunity for directors and managers to come together as a large team, fostering collaboration and a shared vision that aligns with the charity’s objectives and mission.

In addition to full committee meetings, directors chair sub-group meetings focused on specific areas of responsibility. These smaller meetings involve managers from their teams and support volunteers from the wider volunteer pool. They provide a space for detailed discussions, problem-solving, and planning to ensure every aspect of the charity’s work is effectively managed. This dual approach—balancing big-picture collaboration with focused team discussions—helps York Pride run smoothly while staying true to its values of inclusivity, diversity, and equality.

Explore this section to meet the incredible individuals behind York Pride and learn about the work they do to bring this celebration of love and unity to life. Together, we’re proud to make a difference!

York Pride Volunteer Roles & Teams Overview


Executive Leadership Team (Board of Trustees)

(All Directors are Trustees of the Charity and lead their respective teams)

  • Chair / Managing Director (Leads the organisation’s strategic direction, governance, and overall event delivery; heads the Executive Leadership Team)
  • Vice Chair (Supports the Chair and oversees HR and volunteer management; also oversees Volunteer Management Team)
  • Secretary (Manages meetings, records, and administrative functions)
  • Finance Director (Treasurer) (Oversees budgets, accounts, and financial reporting; heads the Finance Team)
  • Marketing Director (Leads marketing, website, design, and content creation; heads the Marketing Team)
  • Festival Director (Leads the planning, infrastructure, and delivery of the festival; heads the Festival Team)
  • Parade Director (Leads the planning, logistics, and delivery of the annual parade; heads the Parade Team)
  • Sponsorship Director (Leads sponsorship, partnerships, and grant applications; heads the Sponsorship Team)
  • Events & Outreach Director (Leads events, fundraising, merchandise, and wristband scheme; heads the Events & Outreach Team)
  • Director Without Portfolio (Co-Opted) (Provides objective insights and challenges decisions as a critical friend to the committee)

Marketing Team (Leads York Pride’s public presence and communications)

  • Marketing Director (Team Lead)
  • Marketing Manager (Supports content creation, scheduling, and analytics)
  • Social Media Administrator (Manages daily posting, engagement, and platform activity)
  • Graphic Designer (Creates visuals for digital content, merchandise, and printed materials)
  • Website Administrator (Maintains and updates the York Pride website with news, events, and sponsor details)

Festival Team (Delivers the Pride festival’s infrastructure and on-site activities)

  • Festival Director (Team Lead)
  • Festival Manager (Supports infrastructure delivery, vendor coordination, and health & safety efforts)

Parade Team (Organises the annual York Pride Parade through the city centre)

  • Parade Director (Team Lead)
  • Parade Manager (Supports route planning, marshalling, and logistics)
  • Schools Coordinator (Engages local schools and supports their participation in the parade)

Sponsorship Team (Secures funding and partnerships to support Pride’s activities)

  • Sponsorship Director (Team Lead)
  • Sponsorship Manager (Supports partnership development and sponsorship fulfilment)
  • Grant Writer (Researches, writes, and submits grant applications and award entries; collaborates on festival accessibility funding)

Events & Outreach Team (Leads year-round events and fundraising initiatives)

  • Events & Outreach Director (Team Lead)
  • Events & Outreach Manager (Supports planning, delivery, and fundraising activities for events throughout the year)

Finance Team (Manages Pride’s budgets, accounts, and financial reporting)

  • Finance Director (Treasurer) (Team Lead)
  • Finance Manager (Supports with invoices, payments, and financial reporting for the Charity Commission)

Volunteer Management Team (Supports volunteer recruitment, training, and well-being)

  • Vice Chair (Team Lead)
  • Volunteers Coordinator (Manages the Volunteer Pool and recruits volunteers for specific events and tasks)

Volunteer Pool (Flexible group of volunteers who sign up for tasks as needed)

  • Volunteer Pool Members (Assist with tasks such as event setup, marshalling, admin, and fundraising)
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Greg

Chair, Managing Director and Event Director

Sponsorship Team

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James

Vice Chair and Festival Manager

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Colin

Treasurer and Finance Director

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Mike

Secretary

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Will

Festival Director

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David

Parade Director

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Vacant

Marketing Director

Marketing Team

Interested in filling this role? Find out more now!

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Stuart

Events and Outreach Director

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Vacant

Sponsorship and Fundraising Director

Interested in filling this role? Contact us today.

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Vacant

Director without Portfolio

We are looking for a member of the community to co-opt into this role.

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Vacant

Sponsorship & Fundraising Manager

Interested in filling this role? Contact us today.

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Georgia

Events & Outreach Manager

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Tim

Parade Manager

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Emma

Finance Manager

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Paul

Marketing Manager

Marketing Team

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Vacant

Marketing Manager

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Vacant

Graphic Designer

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Jen

Schools Coordinator