North Yorkshire`s biggest LGBT Festival 18th June 2016

GET INVOLVED
2016
Stalls | Sponsorship |Parade
North Yorkshire’s biggest LGBT Festival
18th June 2016
Be part of York Pride 2016 – 18th June
York Pride 2016
A unique event
Iconic Pride Parade
through the historic heart
of the City of York
We are a major event, one of the
largest free events in the City, that
attracts thousands.
Pride Festival at the
Knavesmire, York’s premier
outdoor venue
Pride Purpose
Raise your rainbow – help
make York LGBT friendly
Estimated nearly 2,500 people
watched the parade and over 3,500
people visited the festival.
We have a massive opportunity for
the event to grow given York’s world
status and our direction of a pride
with purpose.
We offer a unique opportunity to
connect with the wider LGBT
community in Yorkshire.
Put your organisation at the heart of York Pride 2016
We can’t do it alone
It makes good
business sense
York Pride is a registered charity and
we do need financial investment to
be able to run York Pride 2016.
4 million LGBT people in Britain.
It costs over £10,000 every year
which we raise through events and
sponsorship.
Income is approximately 30% higher
than the average.
¼ million of those here in Yorkshire.
Spend of circa £6.5 billion per year.
We want our sponsors to be involved
many months ahead of the event so
that we can maximise and publicise
their support for York Pride.
There
are
ways
for
every
organisation large or small to show
their support for York Pride 2016.
60% of LGBT people are more likely
to buy products and services from a
company they see is LGBT friendly.
It’s good business to show you
support the LGBT community.
Sponsorship and donation packages
PACKAGES
£100
LINK & LOGO
Your organisation’s logo & website link featured on York Pride
website which receives over 1 million hits each year
PARADE
Be a part of the now iconic Pride parade with the giant flag
through the historic streets of the City of York
STALL
Have a stall at the Pride festival at the Knavesmire which is
attended by thousands of people and growing each year
WEB BANNER
Have your logo and business featured on our website on a
rotating banner on each page
FESTIVAL SHOUT
OUTS
Have your business and brand promoted on stage throughout
the day to those in attendance
You can also:
•
Make a monetary donation
•
Make a gift donation that we can use to raise funds
•
Be a part of our wristband discount scheme
•
Support York Pride with equipment, facilities or your time
•
Promote York Pride 2016 in your organisation so we can grow
the event
£300
£500
We can also discuss bespoke sponsorship options including:
•
Stage branding
•
Act sponsorship
•
Fixed website banners
•
Parade sponsorship
•
Raffle sponsorship
Join in the York Pride Parade 2016
The parade is a key public part of
York Pride. Each year the Parade
keeps growing & getting bigger
and better thanks to your
support.
Whether your a local LGBT
group, Charity, Political Party,
LGBT friendly business we’d love
you to get involved for 2016.
How much does it
cost?
We ask for companies and
organisations that have not
already sponsored or donated
towards the cost of the event, to
consider making a voluntary
financial donation to secure their
place in the Parade.
The Parade element of Pride alone
costs us over £1000 so every little
helps!
Have a stall or eatery at York Pride 2016
Our vibrant and inclusive event
attracts thousands of visitors
and features market stalls,
community groups, charities,
entertainment - such as bouncy
castles, games and food & drink
outlets.
How much does it
cost?
Catering Facilities /
Entertainment
Price upon application
Commercial / Retailer /
Companies
£50.00
Council / Government /
Political Parties
Donation
Charities / Community Groups
Free
(Donations appreciated)
Join the York Pride Parade 2016
Take part in the Pride Parade!
Contact Dave Carr
Parade Officer
[email protected]
• Free to Charities
• Donation requested from other
organisations
Have a stall at the Pride Festival!
Contact Steven Clarke
Stallholders Officer
[email protected]
• Free to Charities
• Donation requested from other
non commercial organisations
• £50 for commercial organisations
• Food and Drink concessions POA
Sponsorship opportunities
Contact Sandi Sedpath
Sponsorship & Fundraising Officer
[email protected]
• Opportunities from £100
• Bespoke packages available
Click here to download your 2016 get involved form.