Skipton Pride
Skipton Pride is an annual celebration of diversity and inclusivity. The event showcases a range of cultural activities, entertainment, and community engagement opportunities.
Skipton Pride is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all attendees and is organised in collaboration with various local organisations. The celebration aims to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for everyone.
Organised by the North Yorkshire Council Cultural Services Team at Skipton Town Hall in collaboration with Skipton Town Council, Skipton BID, Skipton Library, North Yorkshire Youth Voice, SELFA Children’s Charity, Craven College, and North Yorkshire Youth Charity.
Skipton Pride Pledge
As an Official Supporter of Skipton Pride we pledge our business, organisation or group will be a safe, welcoming, and friendly place for LGBTQIA+ customers, members and staff. We will visibly support and promote equality for LGBTQIA+ people and challenge homophobic and transphobic behaviour.
Lots of local businesses and organisations have already signed up to the Skipton Pride Pledge – if you would like to sign up please email skiptontownhall@northyorks.gov.uk and we will send you a form.
Access
Skipton Town hall is fully accessible and inclusive.
We are a LGBTQIA+ Safe Space.
We have all gender toilets, including disabled and baby changing.
Get Involved!
The future of Skipton Pride is in your hands…
Our vision for the future of Skipton Pride is that with support of ourselves and other local organisations, the event will be organised and run by members of the local LGBTQIA+ community and allies.
If you would like to get involved and help to develop Skipton Pride please get in touch – skiptontownhall@northyorks.gov.uk
◼ Craven Museum
LGBTQIA+ Histories
Craven Museum would like to hear from members of the local LGBTQIA+ community who are interested in adding to LGBTQIA+ representation in the museum collection.
The team would like to hear your stories and experiences and collect recorded oral histories, contemporary experiences and related objects to be accessioned into the museum collection.
Contact the museum team at cravenmuseum@northyorks.gov.uk
Learning Resources
Young People
Being Gay is Okay
Information and advice for gay, lesbian and unsure under 25s
The Proud Trust
Youth groups, peer support & mentoring programs.
akt
For young people who are struggling with their housing situation
Mermaids
Helping gender-diverse kids, young people and their families.
Queer Peers 14-25: North Yorkshire & York
A supportive, welcoming, inclusive, safe space
Support & Charities
