FUNDRAISING

DIY Pride Reading is a queer community event for you & funded by you.

DIY Pride Reading is a community-focussed and volunteer-run event and, to ensure that our event is accessible and reaches community members from all backgrounds, we are fundraising to support the costs of running the event.

Your donations

Your donations will go to support facilities and equipment hire, fees for creatives and workshop leaders, workshop supplies, travel costs to help those who would not otherwise be able to attend or perform, volunteer welfare.

We have had to make significant changes to our event (see our update page)) and will consult with those who have donated to us about these changes. Should someone wish to withdraw a donation as a result of these changes, please email us: diypriderdg@proton.me. We will only have capacity to reply after the event.

We are hoping to raise £1,300 in support of the event:

• £30 for temporary events notice;
• £100 for workshop materials
• £120 for DBS checks and first aid training
• £200 for volunteer expenses
• £850 for artists/creatives

At the event itself, we will be raising funds to support local gender affirming care and to support charities and non-profits working with and providing aid to Palestinians.

How to donate

You can donate via our Open Collective page.

Other ways to support

If you can’t donate, that’s okay! Here are some things you can do to support DIY Pride Reading indirectly:

• Contribute to one of our fundraising events (details forthcoming)
• Engage with our DIY Instagram or continue exploring our DIY website
• Join one of our monthly Queer Social at the Rising Sun Arts Centre
• Book your ticket to DIY Pride Reading 2025 on OutSavvy

If you can donate, we would appreciate any contribution towards our event! It’s the best way to support us directly.

Thank you for supporting DIY Pride Reading, a queer community event for you & funded by you.