Charity launches fundraiser to save Liverpool Pride 2025

Following the cancellation of the annual Liverpool Pride march due to financial difficulties, the Sahir House charity has launched a fundraising campaign to organize an alternative Pride event in Liverpool. Sahir, Liverpool’s longest-standing LGBTQ+ charity, is coordinating a community-led, inclusive, and accessible Pride celebration that honors the city's queer history and activism, aiming to foster collaboration among local volunteers, activists, and organizations. The charity is seeking to raise £60,000 to support both this alternative Pride event and its vital year-round LGBTQ+ and HIV support services, which face urgent financial pressures. This initiative reflects a broader community desire to preserve Pride as both a protest and celebration, emphasizing collective ownership and authenticity. Meanwhile, separate from Liverpool, ITV is calling for nominations for the Pride of Britain Awards’ Regional Fundraiser of the Year, recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities through charitable efforts. These awards highlight the importance of grassroots fundraising and community activism across the UK.