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MANCHESTER
ANNUAL REVIEW
AND ACCOUNTS
2020
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Contents
03 Chairs Statement
05 Chief Executives Statement
06 Reference and Administratlve Detalls
07 The Manchester Pride Charity
09 What we Deliver and its Public Benefit
11 Manchester Pride Festival Format
14 Legal Status and Governing Documents
15 Trustees
16 Organisational Structure
17 Our Employees
18 The Impact of COVID-19 on the Charlty
19 Digital Transformation at Manchester Pride
20 Alternative Manchester Pride Festival
22 Superbia
24 Youth Pride MCR Workshops
25 All Equals Charter
27 Manchester Prlde: Live in your Living Room
28 Community Engagement
29 Grant Giving
31 Financial Review
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32 Risk Management
33 Statement of Trustees Responsibilities
34 Financial Statements
35 Independent Examinerfs Report
36 Consolldated Statement of Financlal Actlvltles
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37 Consolidated and Charity Statement of Flnancial Position
38 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
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39 Notes to the Financial Statements

03 Chair's Statement
Dear Supporter
To coin an overused phrase, 2020 was an unprecedented year.
As we saw COVID-19 take its toll on families, communities and
businesses across the U K, its impact was keenly felt on the charity
sector. And, that impact was felt at Manchester Pride too.
There can be no doubt COVIO has had a significant and material impact
on the charity, slashing our income and leaving trustees to make some
tough choices to ensure its long-term survival.
The income generated from the Manchester Pride Festival is the main source of revenue for the
charity. So, as a physical festival wasn't possible, the charity's income dropped by 85 per cent.
That meant trustees were forced to make some diff icult decisions,. we spent all our f inancial
reserves, had to make some employees redundant, remaining employees voluntarily took a pay
cut and we put a temporary stop on any grant funding which hadn't already been committed.
We also took out a loan from the government backed CBILS scheme.
Trustees would particularly like to acknowled9e the support and work of the charity's stnall
team of employees. It was with siqnif icant regret we had to make roles redundant.
And, to the employees who stayed with us, we would like to thank you for your continued hard
work and efforts in what we appreciated were challenging and unsettling movements.
Diff icult choices didn't stop us thouqh-, we found new ways to deliver many of our charitable
objectives. We repurposed our physical festival and turned it into a digital format. This allowed us
to innovate and try some newthinqs which ovraudiences had been asking for. For example, we
introduced a new programrne around activism into the Festival line-up. the Human Rights Forum.
We also took time to renewthe organisation and how we work. We welcomed three new
Trustees to the Board of the charity, bringing fresh expertise in charity governance and law to
the organisation. Trustees also directed the organisation to launch a review of its grant making
to ensure we continued to respond to the needs of our community.
As we looked to continue delivering a public benef it under unusual circumstances, Trustees
were heartened by the support of many community groups. supporters and backers.
A particular thank you must go to the Festival's main sponsor, Virgin Atlantic, who stood by
Manchester Pride even when their sectorland indeed company) faced signif icant headwinds.
Despite 2020 being a diff icult year for Manchester Pride, Trustees are excited about the year
ahead and the opportunity to work with all stakeholders to ensure the charity is even better in
2021 and beyond.
We are working hard to learn the lessons from COVID and apply them to what we hope will be
a physical festival in 2021. Trustees also acknowledge not everyone will have agreed with the
tough decisions they have chosen to take. That's why. as we look forward to the year ahead and
the hopef ul return of a physical festival, Trustees remain committed to hearing views from a
broad a range of stakeholders as possible to help shape the future of the Festival.
Thank you,
Paul Wheeler

04
Why we continue to campaign for
advancement of LGBTQ+ equality
Yf°/, 41°/,
of LGB To+ youth
of LGB people reported
experience rejection and they had been a victim of
abuse in the home
a crime
of LGBTQ+ employees
have hidden their
authentic selves forfear
of discrimination
Why we continue to create opportunities
and engage with LGBTQ+ communities
IlO°/, f2°/,
of people reported an increase in
stress and pressure due to the
economic impact of Covid-19
of LGBTQ+ people reported that their
feelings of isolation had got worse during
the pandemic
of LGBTQ+ people stated that they had
felt more lonely during the pandemic
of GP appointments now
involve mental health

05 Chief Executive's Statement
2020 brought unprecedented challenges to all as we faced a Global
pandemic that brought the world to a halt. The Covid-19 pandemic had a
signif icant impact on the whole charitable sector and, unfortunately. it
has signif icantly impacted us too.
As the country went into lockdown, we all stayed home to protect one
another. Large gatherings and events were forced to cancel but the
Manchester Pride team were committed to LGBTQ+ communities both
in Greater Manchester and beyond, and our vision for a world where
LGBTQ+ people are f ree to live and love without prejudice remains.
The team were quick to adapt and delivered a year long programme of campaigns, initiatives and
events to improve the lives of LGBlQ+ people while ensuring the survival of our organisation.
We were devastated to have to postpone our world-class festival in 2020 due to the ongoing
uncertainty of the pandemic. Our audience was equally devastated and we knew that we had a
responsibility to LGB TO+ communities across the region to bring them together safely, and to
improve mental health through reduced isolation.
We curated a three day virtual celebration of LGBTQ+ life across Greater Manchester and
beyond. The Alternative Manchester Pride Festival delivered a diverse range of content
across a multitude of platforms to cater for the many LGBTQ+ communities who we support
and represent.
We quickly adapted Youth Pride MCR from monthly in person workshops. to bi-monthly online
workshops. The workshops have been designed as spaces for young LGBTO+ people to connect
and f ind community in the midst of lockdown. They also provide a safe space for young people to
be their authentic selves.
We recognised that LGBTQ+ artists and smaller, independent organisations were in desperate
need of support to maintain their practice and in turn support their mental health. So we applied
for Arts Council England Emerqency Funding so we could continue meeting some of our outlined
Superbia objectives. but most importantly we could support the community of LGBTQ+ artists
and organisations the project works with.
The All Equals Charter was launched in March to help businesses and organisations to
understand how to recognise and challenge any form of discrimination. Membership provides
resources to allow organisations to work towards creating safe spaces for all LGB TO+ people
and accreditation allows stakeholders to see how advanced an organisations approach to
inclusion and equality.
Mark Fletcher
CEO Manchester Pride

06 Reference and Administrative Details
The Trustees, who are also directors for the purpose of company law, have
pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements of the group for
the year ended 31 December 2020.
REGISTEREO CHARITY NAME
THE TRUSTEES
The Trustees who served the
Sue Hutchinson FCCA
Charity during the year to the
Beever and Struthers
date of signing the Trustees
Chartered Accountants
Annual Report were as follows: St George's House
COMPANY REGISTRATIONNUMBER s Crocker
215-219 Chester Road
04671318
R Joshi
Manchester
M15 4JE
B Scott
R Malcomson
P Wheeler
K Richards
M Unsworth
V Empson
S Bowen
M Lawlor
INDEPENOENT EXAMINER
Manchester Pride Limited
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER
1117848
REGISTERED OFFICE
Manchester One
53 Portland Street
Manchester
MI 3LF
BANKERS
National Westminster Bank PIC
Spring Gardens
Manchester
M21FB
SOLICITORS
DLA Piper
I St. Peter's Square
Manchester
M2 3DE
SECRETARY
B Scott
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
M Fletcher
HEAO OF EVENTS
M Lever
HEAD OF ENGAGEMENT
F Hemani

07 The Manchester Pride Charity
Who we are
Manchester Pride is a charity which creates platforms for LGBTQ+ visibility, helps to bring
people together to celebrate LGB To+ life and campaigns for inclusion and equality across
Greater Manchester.
WE HAVE FOUR MAIN GOALS. DRAWN FROM OUR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS:
To campaign for the
advancement of LGBTQ+
equality at home and
abroad.
To stage an annual world
class pride celebration
of LGBTQ+ life in Greater
Manchester.
This involves educatinq and encouraging the
people of Greater Manchester and beyond
to recognise, understand and challenge
discrimination against all LGBTQ+ people.
This is called the Manchester Pride Festival
which includes events like the Parade, Candlelit
Vigil, Gay Village Party and MCR Pride Live.
To raise awareness of.
and support for,
the mental health of
LGBTQ+ people.
To make packages of
support. including grants.
available for LGBTQ+
community groups,
organisations, events
and causes in Greater
Manchester.
This involves increasing the levels of social
engagement and wellbeing by celebrating
cultural activities for. by and with LGBTQ+
people in Greater Manchester and to work with
organisations to improve the mental health
of LGBTQ+ people.

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How we operate
Manchester Pride is a charity and, like many charities. we get our income f rom a variety of
sources, including donations, some grants, and through the deliveryof Manchester Pride
Festival. Manchester Pride receives no direct operational funding f rom Manchester City Council.
Manchester Pride, similarly to many other charities, operates as a limited company. So, when
you see reference to Manchester Pride Limited, that means the charity.
The delivery of the Manchester Pride Festival is one of our most important charitable objectives..
it is a celebration of LGBTQ+ life in Greater Manchester and exists to campaign for greater
LGB TO+ equality both at home and abroad. It is also our biggest source of income which
supports us to deliver all of our other charitable objectives.
It is common for charities to have trading companies which generate income (its how many
of the charity shops you see on the high street operate). In the case of Manchester Pride, our
trading company doesn't run shops, it runs a four-day festival celebrating LGBTQ+ life.
In the case of Manchester Pride Ithe charity and limited company). we have a subsidiary trading
company too and that's called Manchester Pride Events Ltd. It is a not-for-prof it company. This
company is registered with Companies House, is f ully audited and is what is called a'wholly-
owned subsidiary.. That means any surplus generated by the company is given directly to the
charity which owns it and no other entity prof its from its work.
Manchester Pride Events Ltd organises the Manchester Pride Festival for the charity. All staff
work for the charity to deliver its charitable goals.
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09 What we Deliver and its Public Benef it
There are many ways Manchester Pride as a charity delivers a public benefit and
its charitable objectives. The most visible and famous one is the delivery of the
Manchester Pride Festival.
The Nanchester Pride Festival is a four-day programme of events across August Bank Holiday
which provide a very visible way for LGB TQ+ people to be out and proud in Manchester.
The Manchester Pride Festival and Manchester Pride charity are one and the same. The
Manchester Pride Festival is delivered for the charity by its wholly owned and not-for-prof it
subsidiary company, Manchester Pride Events Ltd.
The Manchester Pride Festival is the principal way by which Manchester Pride as a charity
can deliver its charitable goals, as an organisation designed to help celebrate LGB TQ+ life and
campaign for inclusion and equality across the city-region.
THE FESTIVAL HAS SEVERAL ELEMENTS:
MANCHESTER MANCHESTER THE SUPERBIA THE CANDLELIT
PRIDE PARADE
PRIDE LIVE
WEEKEPID
VIGIL
talfing place on
Saturday, this is
a fflarch across
Manchester city
centre which acts as
a rallying cry
for celebration
and activism.
a two day music
taking place away
festival held outside.
f rom the Gay Village,
but close to,
this is a series of
Manchester's Gay
queer cultural events,
Village which seeks to
cinema screenings,
provide a platform for workshops and talks.
queer artists
and allies.
the special event
designed to take a
momentto come
together and
rememberthose who
are LGBTO+ who are
no longer with us,
especially those we
HUMAN RIGHTS have lost to HIVIAIDS.
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GAY VILLAGE
PARTY
YOUTH
PRIDE MCR
panel talks bringing
together prominent
activists and thought-
leaders to discuss
the challenges that
continue to face
LGBTQ+ communities
today, aiid wlidL we as
individuals can do to
bring about political or
social change.
FAMILY PRIDE
a series of activities
and event in and
around the Gay Village
in Manchester City
centre with afocus
nn lnr.al and LGBTQ+
artists programming.
this is a special pride
event held in the city
centre designed for,
and with the input of,
young people.
a dedicated
programme of
activities centred
around f un, wellness
and learning for
Idlliilies ro en]oy.

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Whether your view of pride is a protest or a celebration lor both), the Manchester Pride Festival
provides numerous ways people can get involved. It also provides a platform for the community
to be able to f undraise for good causes.
Some other benefits that you might not be aware of:
Its the only UK pride festival to have a dedicated festival for young people (Youth Pride MCR).
We create opportunities for LG8TQ+ people and allies to gain skills. Each yearwe train more
than 250 volunteers who support us during the festival.
We provide a platform for LGBTO+ artistsfrom Greater Manchestergiving them access to a
large audience andthe oxygen of publicity. We pay all artists and also commission specific
projects and initiatives that support our charity goals.
We procure services and supplies from LGBTQ+owned businessesacross the city-region.
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11 Manchester Pride Festival Format
Since 2018, the publicationladoption of Portland Street Strategic Regeneration
Framework by Manchester City Council meant that is was no longer viable
to deliver the whole Manchester Pride Festival in the Gay Village alone. The
Framework envisaged significant development on sites historically used to
deliver the Festival, and so landowners removed the previous guarantees
granted to the charity to access. in particular, the car park which housed the
festival s main stage.
The board of trustees, acting on advice from key stakeholders, ideas from the staff team and
following feedback from Festival attendees. took the decision to grow the event. It is now a truly
city-wide celebration of LGBTQ+ life, while still centred on the Gay Village which remains the
heart of the LGBTO+ community in Greater Manchester.
Each year, we invest time in surveying and listening to our audiences to understand what kind
of experience they'd like to see at the Manchester Pride Festival. While we can't promise to
deliver on everyone's needs, we seek to curate a broad and inclusive programme of events and
activities ranging f rom fee paying to f ree to attend.
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Our Manchester Pride Festival attendees come to the event for many different reasons and
they have a choice about how they attend the Festival and what they pay for. They can choose
to attend MCR Pride Live allowing those in our community who particularly value a shared live
music event experience to do so. They can choose to attend the Gay Village Party only or they
can choose to attend the many free events overthe weekend including unique LGBTQ+ artworks
through the Superbia Weekend. Youth Pride MCR, Family Pride MCR and usually the Manchester
Pride Parade. Importantly. all are welcome to attend the Candlelit Vigil which is a vitally
important moment to remp.mhp.r I PBTQ+ people who are no longer with u", particularlythose
we've lost to HIVIAI DS.
By attracting larger named artists to our event stage - something our attendees tell us
consistently they want- MCR Pride Live signif icantly subsidises the cost of delivering a safe and
accessible Gay Village Party and pays for the many f ree to attend events including Youth Pride
MCR, the Candlelit Vigil, Family Pride MCR. the Superbia Weekend and usually the Manchester
Pride Parade.

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The idea of cross-subsidy
The Manchester Pride Festival has grown and developed signif icantly over time, ref lecting the
lived experiences of LGBTQ+ people in Manchester. The demand from people to attend the
Festival f rom across the city, domestically in the UK and internationally has also
grown substantially.
We are theretore keen to ensure the Manchester Pride Festival programme meets and exceeds,
where possible. the expectations of those who chose to attend, as well as to curate a series of
events which ref lect Manchester's position as a diverse. vibrant and progressive international
city. At the same time, trustees want to ensure the programme is as accessible as possible to
people regardless of their ability to pay. In order for the Charity to be able to do this, the principle
of cross-subsidy kicks in. By that we mean. the reason we can deliver such a broad programme
of events, many of which are free, is that other parts of the programme pay for them.
There's a reason we can organise Youth Pride MCR forfree, run a series of free to attend
Superbia events. provide subsidised tickets for those on low incomes and keep the price of a
daily ticket to the Gay Village Party as low as £12 and that's because we deliver Manchester Pride
Live. Manchester Pride Live generates more money than it costs to put on, and that money is
then used to subsidise the other elements of the programme.

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Surplus funds generated from the festival are made available to grassroots
organisations and LGBTO+ charities via our grants programme.

14 Legal Status and Governing Documents
Manchester Pride is a company limited by guarantee, charity registration
number1117848 and company number 04671318. The Charity is governed by the
rnemorandum of articles of association forthe incorporated company as last
amended on 19 December 2006.
The directors of the charitable company are its trustees for the purpose of charity
law and through this report are collectively referred to as the trustees.
The governing documents instruct the trustees to act in a wayto promote the
objectives of the Charity.
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15 Trustees
Manchester Pride has worked hard to ref lect the diversity of its community on
its trustee board. Thanks to a concerted recruitment effort, we are privileged
to have trustees from different backgrounds. genders. ethnicities. sexual
orientations. gender identities and political persuasions.
Since 2015, trustees normally serve for a three-year term with the option to have that term
renewed once. Trustees are recruited through an open selection process, with the roles being
open to anyone and advertised widely.
Given the extraordinary set of circumstances facing the organisation and to ensure continuity,
trustees asked both the Chair and Treasurer not to retire from the Board as planned and
extended their term by a year.
In 2020, following an open recruitment process. the Board was pleased to appoint three
new trustees:
Mi¢k Lawlor. a partner at a Manchester lawfirm and formercharitytrustee
Victoria Empson. a barrister at 18 St John Street Chambers in Manchester
Stephen Bowden. an academlc and tormer charity CEO
The trustees receive no pay or monetary benef its nor do they have any f inancial links to the
charity or any vested interests in its operations including Manchester Pride Events Ltd. In the
unlikely event that any conf licts of interest arise, trustees declare these annually and ad hoc.
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16 Organisational Structure
The Annual General Meeting of the Charity appolnts new trustees and Honorary
Off icers. appoints the auditors and considers and adopts the annual report and
financial statements tor the preceding year's activities.
The Board of Trustees is ultimately responsible for the running of the Charity. Following a
governance review in 2019, the Board has the following structure of sub-committees:
Performance and governance committee- it overseesthe proper governance of the charity,
along with the Chair it helps to line manage the CEO and it ensures the charity delivers
against its strategic goals
finance and risk committee- f inancial oversight and managing the charity s risk register
Fundraising and grants committee- oversees the charitys grant giving activities
At the heart of Manchester Pride is the Manchester Pride Festival. The delivery of a successful
festival remains the main income source for the charity, without which it could not meet its
charitable goals and objectives.
The trustees employ a full-time Chief Executive Off icerlCEOI as the charity, and the f inancial
and operational risk associated with the delivery of its festival are too great for volunteer
trustees to manage on a day-to-day basis.
Trustees delegate operational delivery of the Charity to the CEO.
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17 Our Employees
Headed by the Charity's CEO. the team at Manchester Pride has operational
responsibility to deliver the Charity s objectives and ensure it provides a
public benelit.
Staff ing levels are agreed by the CEO and trustees based on a three-year plan and
f inancial projections.
In any given financial year, we have a small team of full-time employees. That team then
expands as expert temporary staff are brought onboard to help with the delivery of Manchester
Pride Festival.
On an annual basis all employees are appraised, and they also receive regular training and
coaching in support of their roles.
Employee pay and benefits
The trustees of Manchester Pride set the pay and reward policy for staff, including the CEO. In
doing so, we seek to meet our obligations as a charity with the desire to be a great place to work
which attracts and retains talented, passionate people who want to make a difference.
The remuneration of staff is benchmarked against salaries paid by other charities and follows
guidance f rom the National Council for Voluntary Organisations INCVOI. In addition. as our team
land our CEO in particularl is charged with overseeing a complex not-for-prof it organisation,
we benchmark their salaries against the market rate wed have to pay for these types of
specialist skills.

18 The Impact of COVID-19 on the Charity
The Covid-19 pandemic had a significant
impact on the whole charitable sector and.
unfortunately, it has signif icantly impacted
us too.
and cannot be used for other than to sustain
the organisation's operations. Additionallyi
it cannot be used to f und other charities or
organisations. This f unding safeguards our
charity if we were to face another year without
the Manchester Pride Festival.
The Charity's main source of income comes
from the Manchester Pride Festival and
is delivered by our not-for-prof it trading
company, the Manchester Pride Events Ltd.
As a physical festival wasn't possible in 2020,
our turnover dropped by 85 /. between 2019
and 2020.
We also applied for and received a Coronavirus
Business Interruption Loan Scheme ICBILSI
loan, which were preferential rate commercial
loans given out bythe government. We took
this loan to cover our commercial income
In the 2020 f inanci21 year, trustees took several gaps in the short term but as a commitment to
diff icult decisions to ensure the long-term
protecting our f uture charitable irllpacts in the
future of the Charity, our ability to deliver a
longer-term.
public benef it and to maintain our existence is
a going concern.
These steps included:
Postponing a physical Manchester
Pride Festival in 2020
Using all of our f inancial reserves
Making signif icant redundancies
Our employees also volunteered to take a
temporary pay cut.
Once the government introduced the CBILS
schemewe placed some of our staff on furlough.
We were also incredibly thankful to retain
the support of our sponsors and commercial
partners who provide a valuable source of
income for the Charity to enable it to deliver its
charitable objectives
The impact on our charitable obje¢tives
One of the most signif icant ways the Charity
delivers a public benefit and its charitable
objectives is through the delivery of the
Manchester Pride Festival.
The Charity also sought to access various
schemes set up by the government to support
organisations during the pandemic.
We received moneyfrom The Culture Recovery
Fund. This is a government grant supplied
As this was not possible in the 2020 financial
through Arts Council England to sustain
year, trusteesand staff team re-planned the
cultural organisations and charities which
Charity's activities and found new creative ways
had éxperienced signif icant losses due to the
to deliver its public benef it bLJt in a way which
Covid-19 pandemic. The parameters of how
was COVID-19 secure, appropriate and compliant
the grant is spent and used are strictly def ined with all necessary government guidelines.

19 Digital Transformation at Manchester Pride
In 2020. like many other charitles, we had to rethink the way we delivered
our projects to ensure we could continue to provide visibility. support and
representation for all LGBTQ+ communities through incredibly challenging
times. Manchester Pride quickly and dynamically adapted to not only change
all of its planned delivery to digital but also created brand new initiatives to
enable LGBTQ+ people to come together (virtually) to celebrate themselves
and thelr communities.
Following the success of 2019's inaugural Manchester Pride
Conference, for the second edition in March 2020, plans had
been made to produce a live event at The Lowrywith break-
out sessions and activity around the theatre but the event was
cancelled due tothe pandemir.
Having had to cancel the in-person event, the team took to
producing as much recorded content as possible and within two
weeks. we were able to deliver an online Conference with pre-
recorded sessions placed on our YouTube channel.
We brought together LGBTQ+ thought-leaders and activists to
raise awareness of LGBTQ+ issues and continue ourcampaign
for LGBfo+ equality. We wanted to make sure the conversation
was still continuing and LGBTO+ voices were being amplif led and
listened to.
MANCHESTER CI
people registered to attend
the in-person Conference
Conference panels included-.
Gender Inclusivity
BAME & LGBTO+
Stop Bi-erasure
LGBTQ+ Health & Wellness
Equality, Diversity and
Inclusion in the workplace
Panelists and
speakers included.,
Cheddar Gorgeous
Travis Alabanza
Sharan Dhaliwal
Kate O'Donnell
Darren Pritchard
Jsky
Ben Hunt8
Jarnie Windust
Sabah Choudrey
Amrou Al-kadhi
additional people registered
for the online Conference
views on the
conference videos

20 Alternative Manchester Pride Festival
Bringing communities together to reduce social isolation
durinq the global pandemic and national lockdowns.
Raising the voices of people in our communities at a time
when small businesses. artists and performers experience
hardship as a result of lockdown and social distancing.
MANCHESTER E _
Viewed by114.000 people
12 hourlive streams
Over 80 LGBTO+ artists. collectlves. groups and
speakers took part in the celebration
123m impacts through 722 pieces of media coverage
secured telling the story of LGBTQ+ pride
Branded Twitter emoji hashtag for the festival reaching
3.sm making LGBTQ+ prlde visible on social media
Award winnlng Manchester Pride Parade: The Movie-
Watched by over 40.000 people
PLAYVIDEO I.

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Alternatlve MCR Pride Live
In light of the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent restrictions placed on social event activity in
the UK. we were unable to deliver a programme of physical events. We took this opportunity to
innovate and develop an alternative festival programme for 2020 and curated a three day virtual
celebration of LGBTQ+ life for Greater Manchester and beyond.
The Alternative Manchester Pride Festival delivered a diverse range of f ree to access events and
content across multiple platforms to cater forthe many LGBTQ+ communities that we support
and represent.
Free to attend
MANCHESTER E -
12 hour live stream
- 26 pertormances
Over 60.000 views
Brand new event for 2020
Quotes from those who attended:
Thonkyouso much fordorng thl$-
we need more eonversotions like thisl
WINLxGg]
High prof ile panel guests:
Munroe Berqdorf
- Juno Dawson
We needto challenge thoughtsand
structures. fve reollyloved this webinar.
Its been amts2ing.
This hos been so beoutiful to be port of
ondoctivelylrsten to su¢h incredible ond
inspiring people.
Ben Hunte
Hosted by Journalist, editor and
founder of Gaysians Reeta Lol
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sroRv ruNE
PLAY VIDEO
brinqing 14.900 people
togetheronlineto watch,
reflect and remember
4 Stories
891 viewers

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At the end of 2079, we decided on key obje¢tlves for the Superbia project based
on the agreed scope of planned activity in 2020 which included;
The relaunch of Superbia
GM Boroughs to focus on: Stockport, Wigan and Rochdale
Mediums to include." Theatre, Performance. Literature, Dance
Target groups to include: Over55s, Trans and Non-binary. young creatives, LGBTQ+ people
seeking refuge and migrants
At the beginning of 2020, we were also awarded the GMCA Culture Portfolio Fund to support the
growth and development of the project as we looked to increase resources and broaden the
project's delivery.
Then the pandemic hit and all in-person activity, shows and exhibitions were halted and we
closed the administration of Superbia grants-. the landscape of arts and culture in Greater
Manchester had changed. GMCA kindly allowed the f irst 6 months of f uriding to be used to prop
up the Drganisation through the Covid-19 crisis.
WÈ recoijnised that LGBTQ+ artists and smaller. independent organisations were in need
of desperate support to maintain their practice and in turn support their mental health.
Nanchester Pride applied for Arts Council England Emergency Funding so we could continue
meeting some of our outlined Superbia objectives. but most importantly we could support the
community of LGBTQ+ artists and organisations the project works with. We were awarded the
f unding in May 2020.
We were able to support16 LGBTQ+ artists and collectives in Greater Manchester with
commissions so they could continue to work. develop their creative practices and survive
during the pandemic. Our Superbia team continued to provide hands on. holistic mentorship
and support in not just their work but also with supporting their mental health during these
diff icult times.
I n addition to this, we ran a Superbia Spotlight series which championed a different LGB TQ+
artist, collective or independent organisation every week, continuing to provide a platform,
much needed visibility and representation for notjust LGBTO+ artists but for LGBTO+ people too.
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Whilst all mypersonal projects were
postponed the Superbia gront gave me
a boost of energy and something to pour
my creative thoughts into. Having a
commission also gave structure as I had
something concrete to work towards.
I felt like I was given a lot of freedom
from the Superbio team to develop my
ideos and execute them how I wanted to.
It allowed me to research an idea I have
been thinking about fora while, one
that Iplan to expand further on in a
norrative short.- Sophie Broadgate
JOURNEY
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The commission motivoted me to produce
new work after a long period of feeling
creatively stifled as a result of the
pondemic. Support offered by Manchester
Pride in generating ideas and shaping my
piece helped enormously in producing
work I wos proud to have seen.
Ethan Foxon
Superbia gove us support and
commissioned us to make new work
during o pandemic where we were only
allowed out of the house for exercise.
The Superbia team connected us to
the communities most isoloted by this
pandemic and supported us in telling this
story with those communities.- Al and Al
ILAK

24 Youth Pride MCR Workshops
To build on the success of Youth Pride MCR in 2019. we
developed a year-round engagement offer to create safe
spaces and provide an opportunity to build a community
for LGBTQ+ young people. We had originally planned
monthly in-person workshops but quickly adapted when
the pandemic hit to deliver bi-monthly online workshops.
The workshops have been designed as spacesforyoung LGBTQ+ people
to connect and f ind community while exploring their identity in the midst
of lockdown. It was felt that monthly online workshops during lockdown
wouldn't be enough forthe young people who engage with Youth Pride
MCR so the addition of another session a month was created to give them
more touchpoints. The workshops help to reduce social isolation while
providing a safe space for young people to be their authentic selves.
Prodo
Observatlons from Youth Pride MCR Facllitator Jana Kennedy:
C seemed really uninterested ot the beginnin9 but kept coming to oll the online sessions.
Slowly came out of their shell to show a reallycaring side for their fellow group members.
Occasionally they con still come ocross os totolly unbothered, but then they share real insights into
their life. They Can't be openly goy in theiroreo or school and that there is no provision foryoung
LGB TQIA+ people where they live loutside central Monchester). Theyore reolly keen for the group to
carry on either ond oronline. ond in person.
M is ayoung trons person who hod not come out at school or in theirarea (outside central
Monchester) for feor of retribution. You couldsee theirsurprise and joy ot the eosy acceptonce of
the group ond the correct gendering. They hove commented severol times how important the group
hos quickly become to them, os on outlet forbeing their authentic self. ond meeting other LGB TQIA+
young people. They contribute ideos ond are really starting to blooml
Its been an amazing experience and hos made me come out of my shell a lotl
Alex ond Jona (Youth Pride MCR facilitators) hove given me lots of confidence
to be who I wont to be ond not be ashamed
of participants felt that the workshops
made them feel completely less isolated
during lockdown
of participants also felt that the
workshops had improved their confidence
and self-acceptance

25 All Equals Charter
The All Equals Charter was launched
in March to help businesses and
organisations to understand how to
recognise and challenge any form of
discrirninatio and inequality faced by
LGBTQ+ people, and acts as a gulde to
help achieve a truly diverse. inclusive
and equal workplace.
EQUALS¢NAfftTtst2
We want to create a consistent approach to inclusion across the board so that all LGBTQ+
people have equal opportunities and safe workplaces so that they are able to reach their full
potential and thrive. Membership provides resources to allow organisations to work towards
creating safe spaces for all LGB TQ+ people and accreditation shows stakeholders how advanced
an organisation's approach to inclusion and equality is.
In addition to this, we ran a Superbia Spotlight series which championed a different LGB TQ+
artist, collective or independent organisation every week. continuing to provide a platform,
much needed visibility and representation for not just LGBTQ+ artists but for LGB TQ+ people too.
During beta testing we were able to reach
over 20,000 employees with our Charter
Helen Robinson- Diversity. Inclusion and Community Engagement Manager, Auto Trader UK:
ForAuto Troder, Diversityand Inclusion is a key businesspriorityand a core port of our
workploce culture.
We hove proudlypartnered with Monchester Pride forover4 years ond took part in the All Equals
Chorter from the initial consultation process all the woy to the launch.
It is important to collaborate with the charityond otherorganisations across Greatermanchester
for the benefit of our colleagues. ourcustomers ond ourcommunities. The principles of the
Charterare aligned with ourcompany volues and the aims of our D81 strategy.
The process is mode cleor from the stort with a step bystep guide andsupport from the team
ot MonchesterPride. It wos porticulorty helpful to hove on externol ouditorvisitouroffices so
theycan experience our environment. Theydiscussed ourself-assessment ond conducted a
more detailed audit in o challengingyet colloborotive way. The experience hos odded volue to our
existing LGBT+ Inclusion strotegy," helping us both reflect os well os offering procticol tips.
We encouroge otherorgonisotions to take port in MonchesterPrides AIIEquols Charterondjoin
the numberof dedicoted business to LGBT+ inclusion in ourregion.

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Dr Chris Folkerd- Director of Enterprise Technologies. UKFast:
UKFost signed up to the All Equals Charterassessment because we wonted to open ourselves
up to external scrutinyond objective assessment thot ourpolicies ond culture were as
inclusive os possible.
We wonted to progress our approach based on suggested improvements and get the
opportunity to learn from best practise. We wont to ensure that, os the business grows, we
continue to creote on environment thot is inclusive to ottroct, retoin ond nurture tolent from
every background.
The charter gives us assurance that we are maintaining a fully inclusive workploce. We want
people to view our environment os occepting ond welcoming to anyone frorn any background.
We're underpinning the messoge that we volue each and every employee os unique and that
their voice as on individuol is listened to.
Significant detail is required to demonstrote evidence of ourpolicies and culture, ond it was a
voluuble exercise forus to cross check ourcurrent operotion versus industry best pr¢ictice.
The outcome was o range of suggested actions ond sign posting to newpolicies, os well as
better data collection oround possible discriminotion os well os more appropriate wording
within ourstaff surveys.
Recommendations from the ch¢7rternow form the springboard to lounch a new working group
within UKFost. This group will drive the recommendations forwordos port of ourcontinued
evolving approach to inclusion for the benefit of everyone.
Stuart McKenna- Equality & Diverslty Manager. Manchester Metropolltan Unlversity:
Having undertaken numerous self-assessments, for a variety of Chorter morks, the All Equals
Charter self-ossessment was very straightforward. The assessment criteria were direct and
easy to understand, and the team at Monchester Pride were alwoys on hond to clarity if we had
onyquestions. We sow porticulor volue in the All Equals chorteros it hos been developed for
use across Greater Manchester, having taken account of the locol context. The intersectional
approach of the charter was also something we were attracted by.. much of the EDI work we
ore olreody engaged with is intersectionol in its noture, and the approach used by the Charter
development team mirrored our inclusive approoch.
Having engaged with similar Charters. the AIIEquals Charter helped us by providing o
difference perspective, and although considered sector leading in LGB TO equality, provided
some challenges to further develop our work in this oreo. Therefore, whatever stage you own
orgonisotion is it in relotion to LGB T equolity, whetherjust storting yourjourney, ordeveloping
sectorleoding proctice, the Charterdefinitely offers something for all organisotions. We ore
looking forword to the launch of the charter, and completing our first full self-assessment
ogoinst its criteria, ond hope other orgonisotions in the region willjoin us.

27 Manchester Pride: Live in your Living Room
We launched our brand new Manchester Pride: Live in Your Living Room serles
in April 2020 during the national lockdown to ensure LGBTO+ people could
celebrate themselves, connect with other LGBTO+ people during isolation,
support their mental health and provide a platform. visibility and representation
for LGBTQ+ artists and creatives across Greater Manchester who had lost a
significant amount of work due to the impacts of the pandemic.
We delivered eight weekly shows including the best of Pride performances f rom previous festivals.
brand new conter)t such as the ManchesterQueens Show. Queer Womxns Takeover, Manchester
Prlde Pop Party and Manchester Prfde Vogue Ba
All ready for week 3 of
#relivemanchesterpride

28 Community Engagement
Due to the pandemlc, we also had to adapt and re-strateglse our engagement
output in 2020. This meant moving all pre-planned physical workshops and
listening groups on to an online platform and utilising our online networks to
reach LGBTQ+ communities. groups and organisations.
We continued to connect with communities during the early stages of the national lockdown and
found digital engagement to be high.
We developed a Listening Groups project to create safe spaces forfurther marginalised LGBTQ+
communities to share their experiences of LGBTQ+ life across Greatèr Manchester, to give their
thoughts on how Manchester Pride could develop its support year-round and how the organisation
could better represent these communities through its community work. year-round activities and
its flagship event, the Manchester Pride Festival.
We held eight listening groups through the year which included-
- Access Listening Group on13 February 2020 lin-person)
- Oueer Artists Listening Group on l May 2020
- Trans Listening Group on 23 May 2020
-Womxns Listening Group on5June 2020
- Bi+ Listenlng Group on 8 September 2020
- BAME Listening Group on 23 Septernber 2020
- Non-binary Listening Group on 8 October 2020
- 55+ Listening Group on 4 November 2020
We also launched our Community Spotlight Series where we highlighted a different LGBTQ+
community group or organisation across Greater Manchester to provide a platform for them to talk
about the impacts of the pandemic, how theywere adapting and how people can get involved and
access support.

29 Grant Giving
One of the charitable objectives of Manchester Pride is to make funding and
support available to LGBTO+ causes in and across Greater Manchester.
The money the Charity gives to good causes comes from two places:
l. Money given as a direct donation to the Manchester Pride Community Fund
When people give us a direct donation - i.e. a donation of money they've raised or money put
in a donation box- that money is always redistributed in full to our charity partners and to our
grassroots community groups through our grant distribution programme. It does not go to cover
the running costs of the charity or the Manchester Pride Festival.
I Surplus generated by the Charity
On top of the money donated to the Charity, and as part of its annual budget process, trustees
agree to allocate a portion of the Charity's income direct to its grant making programme. This
portion will be agreed once the Charity has met its obligation to employees and suppliers and
appropriate money has been allocated to reserves in line with the Charity's reserve policy and
Charity Commission best practice.
Grants awarded in 2020
The 2020 financial year was a challenging one for the Charity has it was not possible to deliver
a physical Manchester Pride Festival. which acts as the main source of income for the Charity.
Any direct donations made to the Charity were distributed to good causes in line with
our policy.
However. on top of this, trustees were incredibly keen to support LGBTQ+ causes across
the city-region where it was possible and where the granting of that money did not run
counter to the legal and f iduciary obligations of the trustees to ensure the Charity remained
a going concern.
Strategic review of grant giving
Ouring the 2020 f inancial year. trustees directed the CEO to continue with a strategic review of
grant giving that was commenced in 2019. This was for two reasons-
To er)sure our policies and approaches were in line with best practice and to help trustees
understand if the areas we were focussing our giving in were in line with the desires of our
audience le.g. people who attend the Festival or make direct donations to the charity), as
understood f rom our annual 8iirvpys and listening exercises.
2. Historically. 25°A of Manchester Pride's surplus has gone to the LGB T Foundation to support
the Condom and Lube Scheme and 25/. to the George House Trust Welfare Fund. However, this
policy has not been reviewed in more than a decade and no written agreements existed between
the organisations which is not in accordance with charitable best practice.
In the 2020 financial year, Manchester Pride distributed over £lOO,000
in grants and f unding for third party initiatives supporting LGBTQ+ life
and culture throughout Greater Manchester

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Additionally, in 2020 Manchester Pride carried out our annual survey and listening exercise.
A combination of stakeholder surveys and community engagement told us overwhelmingly that
the majority of our audience would like us to continue to distribute money and support to good
causes, but to focus our grant funding on mental health and wellbeing initiatives. Trustees
acknowledge the pandemic has had wide-ranging and profound effects on the lives of LGBTQ+
people in areas such as mental health, isolation, eating disorders, substance misuse. access to
healthcare and access to support.
Trustees will consider what f urther implications this review could have in terms of our long-
term giving choices for the 2021 f inancial year and beyond. While trustees recognise this review
could lead to changes in terms of what initiatives it could fund through its grant giving, the
Board is f ully committed to supporting LGB TQ+ initiatives across the city-region, many of which
are delivered by our outstanding LGB TQ+ charities like the LGBT Foundation and George House
Trust. Likewise. the ability for the Charity to support community and grassroots groups will
remain a top priority.
ND

31 Financial Review
Manchester Prlde Is a charlty and has no shareholders. All income generated by
the charity is retained by the charity to help it deliver its charitable objectives.
It generates its income from a variety of sources including direct donations and some grants.
However, the main source of income to enable us to deliver our charitable objectives comes
from its not-for-prof it trading company. Manchester Pride Events Ltd, which organises the
Manchester Pride Festival.
As a physical festival wasn't possible in 2020. our turnover dropped by 85 /. between 2019 and
2020. Trustees took steps to ensure the Charity's ability to continue to deliver its charitable
objectives and a public benef it.
Financial control
Budgets are presented and approved at the beginning of the f inancial year and monitored
throughout the year.
Reportinq requirements
Management accounts are reviewed monthly bythe trustees. along with statements on cash and
reports on income generation and expenditure against budget. Staff and other management
issues are regularly received by the Board. So far as is possible and in line with best practice, the
Board focuses on the strategic direction of the organisation and its governar)ce.
In this context, f rom time to time the trustees and senior managers meet for longer periods for
business planning purposes.
Reserves Policy
At the year end the charity held a def icit in total reserves of £95.24612019= £279,792 surplus)
of which £40,51712019= £17,417) are held in restricted f unds. The balance held in unrestricted
reserves was a deficit of £135.76312019: £262.3751. The Covid-19 pandemic has severely
impacted the charity's reserves and its ability to support its charitable objectives. The charity
has developed a medium-term plan to rebuild the reserves to a pre-pandemic level which
would support the charity's aim to hold reserves to cover three months of budgeted
operational expenditure which equates to £102.500. Banlf facility funding ICBILS Loan)
was agreed during the year in order to ensure that the charity has enough operational cash to
continue in the future.

32 Risk Management
The trustees acknowledge their continuing responsibility for identifying
the major risks faced by the Charity, keeping those risks under review and
taking appropriate steps to manage those risks. The Charity maintains a risk
register. with a list of mitigating controls. This is reviewed regularly by the
Board of Trustees.
As per the risk register, the principal risks and uncertainties facing Manchester Pride, and
subsequent mitigating procedures are:
Risk and impact
Succession planning considered
. All systems and procedures are documented
Training opportunities in place for continued
professional development
. Agreed notice periods and handovers
Established skills-based staff recruitment
process in place
The Board considers that adequate controls
are in place.
Loss of key staff:
experience or skills lost
operational impact on key projects
and priorities
. loss of contact base and corporate
knowledge
. Monitoring and assessment of performance and
quality of service
. Reviewing market and methods of
service delivery
- Agreeing fund-raising strategy
Ensuring regular contact with f unders
Monitoring public awareness and prof ile
of charity
The Board considers that adequate controls
are in place.
Competition from similar oryanisations:
loss of contract income
reduced fund-raising potential
reduced public prof ile
prof itability of trading activities
Health, safety and environmentlevent
attendees)
product or service liability
abilityto operate
injury to benef iciaries and the public
terrorist attack
- Compliance with law and regulation
Training staff and compliance off icer
Monitoring and reporting procedures in place
The Board considers that adequate controls
are in place.

33 Statement of Trustees Responsibilities
The Board of Trustees. who are directors for the purposes of company law, and
trustees for the purposes of charity law. who served during the period and up
to the date of this report are set out on page 5. The trustees are responsible
for preparing the Trustees Report and the financial statements in accordance
wlth applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom
Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each f inancial year which
give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charitable company and the group and
of the incoming resources and application of resources, including income and expenditure of
the charitable group for that period. In preparing these f inancial statements, the trustees are
required to:
• select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently".
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.,
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent".
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed. subject to any
material departures disclosed and explained in thefinancial statements:
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charitable company will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any time the f inancial position of the charitable company and the
group and to enable it to ensure that the f inancial statements comply with the Companies
Act 2006. It is also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and the
group and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of f raud and other
irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial
information included on the charitable company s website. Legislation in the United Kingdom
governing the preparation and dissemination of f inancial statements may differ f rom legislation
on other jurisdictions.
br.
C*IBI¢FIAIFI_
Signed on behalf of the trustees
R Malcomson

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Manchester Pride Limited
Consolidated Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 December 2020

35
Independent Examiner s Report to the Trustees of Manchester Pride
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 310ecember 2020 which are set
out on pages 36 lo 54.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees Iwho are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company lawl are
responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not
required for this year under section144121 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an
independent examination is needed.
Having satisf led myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible
for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section145 of the 2011 Act..
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(SXbl of the 2011 Act- and
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examinerfs report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and
a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of
any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from you as trustees
concerning anysuch matters. The proceduresundertaken do not provideall the evidence that would
be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a
"true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention-
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements-
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006., and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting
requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles
of the Statement of Recommended Practice. Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not
been met". or
2. to which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding
of the accounrs to be reached.
Sue Hutchinson, FCCA
Beever and Struthers
Chartered Accountants
St George's House
215-219 Chester Road
Manchester M15 4JE
2ql4 Izi

36
Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities
(Incorporating the Income and Expenditure Accountl
Year Ended 31 December 2020
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total Funds
2020
Total Funds
2019
Note
Income:
Donations and legacies
Income from
charitable activities
9,566
9,566
114,319
128,821
23,100
151,921
111,204
Other trading activities
6n
559,377
559,377
3,709,531
Total incoming
resources
697,763
23,100
720,863
3,935,054
Expenditure:
Expenditure on
charitable activities:
11.095,9011
11.095.901)
13,918,281)
Total resources
expended
11,095,901)
11,095,901)
13,918,281)
Net loutgoing) l incom-
ing resources for the
period
Match Funding Transfer
Total funds brought
forward
10
1398,7381
23,100
1375,0381
16,773
262,375
17.417
279,792
263,019
Tutdl fuiidb
carried forward
1135,7631
40,517
195.2461
279.792

37
Consolidated and Charity Statement of Financial Posltlon
31 December 2020
Group
Charity
rixed assets
Note
2020 £
2019 £
2020 £
2019 £
Tangible assets
12
2.982
4,940
2,982
4,940
Debtors
13
198,477
204.070
220,866
391,566
Cash at bank and in hand
189.336
178,332
119.725
39,114
387,813
382,402
340,591
430,680
Creditors: Amounts
Falling due Within
One Year
14
1211,865)
1107.5491
1164,6431
1155,827)
Net current assets
175,948
274,852
175,948
274,853
Total assets less current
assets
178.930
279,792
178,930
279,792
Creditors: Amounts
Falling due Within
One Year
14
1274.1761
1274.1761
1155.8271
Net (Ilabllitles)lassets
195.2461
279,792
195,2461
279.792
Funds
Restricted income
funds
17
40.517
17.417
40.517
17,417
Unrestricted Income
funds
18
1135,7631
262.375
1135,7631
262,375
Total funds
195,2461
279.792
195,2461
279,792
These f inancial statements were approved by the
For the year ending 31 December 2020 the company was
Trustees and authorised for issue on 29 September entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of
2021 diid dre signed on their behalf by-
the Companies Act 2006 relating to JTrmoll companies.
Pwheeler
R Malcomson
. Trustee
Trustee
Directors'responsibilities=
. The members have not required the comparny to obiain
an audit of its accounts for the year in question in
accordance with section 476..
The direciors acknowledrje their responsibilities for
complying with the Tequirernents of the Act with respect
to a¢¢ountino records and the preparation of accounts.
Company Registration Number.. 04671318

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Cashf lows
31 December 2020
2020 £
2019 £
Cash flows from net Incomlngl
(outgoing) resources tor the period
1375,0381
16,773
Adjustment$ tor:
Depreelatlon of tanglble assets
1,958
1.705
Changes In:
Trade and other debtors
5,593
1123,7311
Trade and other ¢reditors
79,390
38,365
1288,0971
166,8871
Cash flows from f Inanclng activities
Cash Inflows from new borrowlngs
299,101
299,101
Cash flows from investing activities
Pur¢ha$e of tanglble flxed assets
13,6711
13,6711
Net Increase In cash and cash equivalents
11,004
170,5581
Cash and cash equlvalents at beglnnlng of year
178,332
248.890
Cash and ¢ash equlvalent$ at end of year
189.336
178,332

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Notes to the Financial Statements
Year Ended 31 December 2020
l. Accounting Policies
Basis of Accounting
The f inancial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as
modif led by investments measured at market value. The financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with the requirements of Accounting and Reporting by Charities..
Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts
in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland IFRS1021 (effective l January 20191- (Charities SORP IFRS10211. the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021 and the Companies Act 2006.
In common with many organisations our size and nature we use an independent examinerto
assist with the preparation of the f inancial statements.
Basis of Consolidation
The Statement of Financial Activities ISOFAI and balance sheet consolidate the f inancial
statements of the Charity and its wholly owned subsidiary undertaking. The results of the
subsidiary are consolidated on a line by line basis. A separate Statement of Financial Activities
and income and expenditure account for the Charity has not been presented because the
Charity has taken advantage of the exemption afforded by section 408 of the Companies
Act 2006.
Covid-19 and Going Concern
The COVID-19 Pandemic impacted the charitys ability to deliver its charitable activities and
reserves in 2020. The Charity has taken measures to remain a going concern. These include
receiving a Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan ICBILI, receiving funding f rom the Culture
Recovery Fund, utilising reserves, staff redundancies. reducing expenditure and enhanced
budget oversight. The Charity has a medium term f inancial plan to f urther diversify income
streams, respond f lexibly to the ongoing pandemic and rebuild reserves over a three year
basis. The plan assumed that the Manchester Pride Festival would go ahead in 2021, which
it did. The Board therefore believes that there is no material uncertainty in relation to
going concern.
Incoming Resources
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the Charity
is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The
following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income-
Donations are received by way of grants, donations and gifts and are included in f ull in the
Statement of Financial Activities when receivable. Grants, where entitlement is not
conditional on the delivery of a specif ic performance by the Charity. are recognised when the
Charity becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant.

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Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the Charity where this can be
quantif led. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included in
these accounts.
Investment income is recognised on a receivable basis.
Incoming resources f rom grants. where related to performance and specific deliverables, are
accounted for as the Charity earns the right to consideration by its performance.
Grants
Grants payable are payments made to third parties in f urtherance of the charitable objects of
the Charity. Grants are accounted for when either the recipient h8s a reasonable expectation
that they will receive a grant and the Trustees have agreed to pay the grant without condition,
or the recipient has a reasonable expectation that they will receive a grant and any condition
attaching the grant is outside of the control of the Charity. Provisions for grants are made
when the intention to make the grant has been communicated to the recipient but there is
uncertainty about either the timing of the grant or the amount of grant payable.
The Charitys grant giving policy is continually reviewed and includes consultations with key
f undraising partneis and donors. Ouring the 2020 f inancial year, trustees directed the CEO
to continue with a strategic review of grant giving that was commenced in 2019. This was for
two reasons.. to ensure our policies and approaches were in line with best practice and to help
trustees understand if the areas we were focussing our giving in were in line with the desires
of our audience le.g. people who attend the Festival or make direct donations to the charity),
as understood f rom our annual surveys and listening exercises
A list of all organisations that receive funding f rom Manchester Pride is available at
manchesterpride.cornlcommunitylgrant-giving. Additional support in terms of awareness
is provided by Manchester Pride to those organisations through press and marketing activity
throughout the year.
Fund Accounting
Unrestricted f unds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in f urtherance of
the general objectives of the Charity.
Restricted f unds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or
through the terms of an appeal.

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Expendlture on Charitable Activities
Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis when a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes
Value Added Tax which cannot be fully recovered. and is included as part of the expenditure to
which it relates..
Charitable activities relate to donations payable to charities and organisations particularly,
but not exclusively, in Greater Manchester and Lancashire. The Charity allocates a portion
of the costs of running the festival and other events to charitable activities as the festival is
not just about fundraising but also about fulf illing the objectives of the Charity by acting as
a signposting organisation for services dealing with sexual health, homophobia, transphobia,
social activities and HIV awareness and care services. The organisation also delivers
campaigns that support equality and challenge discrimination, such as heritage. learning,
health and one-off initiatives. Expenditure is apportioned line by line considering each activity
and what objectives it is there to support.
The Charity initially identif ies the costs of its support f unctions. It then identifies those costs
which relate to the governance function. Having identif led its governance costs, the remaining
support costs together with the governance costs are apportioned between the four key
charitable activities undertaken Isee note 91 in the period.
Pensl¢)n Costs
The company operates a defined contribution pension scherne for employees. The assets of
the scheme are held separately f rom those of the company. The annual contributions payable
are charged to the statement of f inancial activities.
Taxation
The Company is a registered Charity and by virtue of its trading activities being in
fulf ilment of the objects of the Charity. the Charity is exempt f rom corporation tax on all
charitable activities.
Flxed Assets
All f ixed assets are initially recorded at cost. Assets purchased with a value of £1,000 or
greater have been capitalised and included as f ixed asset additions.
Depreciation
Uepreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual
value. over the usef ul economic life of that asset as follows..
Equipment - 25 /0 Straight line
Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount
offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

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Cash at bankand in hand
Cash at bank antj cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a
short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or
similar account.
Credltors and provlslons
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the Charity has a present obligation resulting
f rom a past event that will probably result in the transfer of f unds to a third party and the
amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and
provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing tor any trade
discounts due.
Financial Instrurnents
The Charity only has f inancial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic
financial instruments. Basic f inancial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value
and subsequently measured at their settlement value.

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2. Legal status of the Charity
Manchester Pride Limited is a company limited by guarantee.
Every member undertakes to contribute to the assets of the Charity in the event of it being
wound up while they are a member. or within one yearafterthey cease to be a member and
of the costs, charges and expense of winding up, and for the adjustment of the rights of
the contributories among themselves. such amounts as may be required. not exceeding
£1 per member.
3. Financial perforniance of the Charity
The consolidated statement of f inancial activities includes the results of the Charity's wholly
owned subsidiary which co-ordinates an annual festival by and for lesbian, gay. bisexual and
transgender people, working towards the involvement of different sectors of the community,
and raising funds for related organisations and charities.
The summary f inancial performance of the Charity alone is:
2020 £
20Tr£
Income
268.236
1659,5271
896.748
11.240,3061
Expenditure on charitable activities
Net expenditure
1391,2911
1343,557}
Gift Aid from subsidiary eompany
16,254
360,330
1375,0381
279.792
16,773
263.019
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
195,2461
279,792
Represented by:
Restricted income funds
Unrestricted income funds
40,517
1135,763)
17,417
262,375
195,2461
21Y,'192
Qf the £268,236 income in 2020, £245.13612019: 830,7481 is unrestricted income and £23,100
12019.. £66,000) restricted income. Of the £659,527 expenditure in 2020, £659.52712019:
£1.191,2791 is unrestricted expenditure and £Nil12019: £49.0271 is restricted.

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4. Donationsand legacies- Group
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total Funds
2020
Total Funds
2019
Donatlons
9,566
9.566
114,319
Donatlons
9,566
9,566
114,319
£114,319 received in 2019 was unrestricted income.
5. Donations and legaeles- Group
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total Funds
2020
Total Funds
2019
Grants
37,310
23,100
60,410
111,204
Covld-19 grants
91.511
91,511
128,821
23,100
151,921
111,204
Of the £111,204 received in 2019, £66,000 related to restricted income and £45,204 related to
unrestricted income.
6. Other Tradlng Actlvltles- Group
Unrestrleted
Funds
Restrlcted
Funds
Total Funds
2020
Total Funds
2019
Income from fund
ralslng events
6,726
In-kind sponsorshlp106.750
106,750
634,500 .
Income f rom
tradlng subsldlary
452,627
452,627
3,038.305
559.377
559.377
3,709,531
£3.709.531 received in 2019 was unrestricted income.

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7. Income by activity- Group
Campalgn Celebrate Engage
Fundraise Total 2020 Total 2019
Donations
9,566
9,566
114,319
Fundraising events
In-klnd sponsorshlp
Grants
36.726
26.688
26.688
26.688
26.688
106,752
634,500
12.082
12.082
36.246
60,410
111,204
Sponsorship
Covld-1g grants
Manchester Pride
Festival
538,810
22,878
22.878
22,878
22,878
91,511
2,499,495
61,647
61,647
85.811
59.131
268.236
3,935,054
Of the £268,236 received in 202012019- £3.935,0541. £245.136 was unrestricted f unds
12019: £3,869,0541and £23,100 was restricted funds12019.. £66,000)

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8. Expenditure on Charitable Activitles- Group
Campalgn Celebrate Engage
Fundraise Total 2020 Total 2019
Artist fees and
expenses
10.720
2,680
13,400
585,70
Marketlng and PR
14,520
14,520
14,520
14,520
58,080
153,690
Events & engagement
Box office expenses
122,125
20,354
61,064
203,544
1,472,463
58
61
2,892
Sundry
Bad debt
37,846
37,846
37,846
37.846
151.384
75,780
32,648
In-kind advertlslng
Oepreclatlon
Irrecoverable VAT
10.675
64.050
10.675
21.350
106.750
834,500
1.958
1,958
1,705
15,349
15,349
247,106
Grants distrlbuted
91,240
91,240
122,425
Insurance
4.367
Governance costs
(note9)
750
750
750
750
3,000
7.700
Support costs
Inote 9)
112,784
112.784
112.784
112.784
451.136
577,301
Total
176.575
362.853
288.169
268.303
1,095,901 3,918,281
Of the £1,095.901 expenditure in 202012019- £3.918.2811. £1.095.901 was charged to unrestricted
f unds12019: £3.859,7811 and £Nil was restricted funds12019= £49.0271.
Included in note 7&8 the In-kind sponsorship in 2020 consisted of marketing and media £106,750
12019.. £631,,5001.
The Sundry costs increased within the year as they now include overheads which were
previously accounted for by the trading subsidiary. The largest increase is attributed to the
incorporation of off ice and storage costs.

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9. Analysls of Governanee and Support Costs- Group
The Charity initially identif ies the costs of its support f unctions. It then identif ies those costs
which relate to the governance tunction. Having identified its governance costs, the remaining
support costs together with the governance costs are apportioned between the four key objects
undertaken (see note 81 in the period. Refer to the table below for the basis for apportionment
and the analysis of support and governance costs.
General
Support
GOverna￿e
Function
Total
Basis of
Appointment
Salaries and wages
Personnel
416,411
416,411
Allocated on time
25,155
25,155
Allocated on time
Accountancy services
Legal and
professional services
3,000
3.000
Governance
9,570
9.570
Govèrnance
Total
451,136
3.000
454.136
10. Net Incoming Resources tor the Period- Group
This is stated after charying:
2020 É
2019 £
Statf pension contributions
22,823
12,178
Depreciation
1,958
1,705
Audltors'fees:
Audit
5,700
Accountancy services
3,000
2,000
Taxation services
1,725
1,725

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11. Analysls of Staff Costs. Trustee Remuneration and Expenses, and the Cost of Key
Management Personnel
Total staff costs were as follows-.
Group
Charity
2020 £
2019 £
2020 £
2019 £
Wages and salaries
Soclal security costs 29.787
Other pension Costs
22,823
363,801
239,906
181,900
119,953
23,009
14,894
11,505
12,178
11,683
6,089
Total
416,411
275,093
208,4TI
137,547
The Trustees were not paid or received any other benefits from employment with the group or
its subsidiary in the period12019: £Nill neither were they reimbursed expenses during the period
12019.. £Nill.
As we entered the f inancial year the charity implemented our planned growth and expansion
of the staff team to achieve our goals. This resulted in increased wages and salaries as we
employed 5 additional employees.
Unfortunately, despite our best efforts we had to make cuts which then resulted in the loss of
3 valuable team fflembers within the year.
Staff Numbers=
The average number of employees during the period, calculated on the basis of f ull-time
equivalents, was as follows
Group
Charity
2020
2020
2019
Management and
events staff
As we entered the f inancial year the charity implemented our planned growth and expansion
of the staff team to achieve our goals. This resulted in increased wages and salaries as we
employed 5 additional employees.
Unfortunately. despite our best efforts we had to make cuts which then resulted in the loss of
3 valuable team members within the year.

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The number of staff whose remuneration exceeded £60,000 was:
Group
Charity
2020
2019
2020
2079
£90.001- £100,000
The CEO volunteered to take a salary cut during the f inancial year which will be displayed in the
yle 2021 accounts.
Key Management Personnel
Key management personnel consists of Trustees. The Chief Executive, The Head of Events and
The Head of Engagement. The total amount of employee benefits (including employer pension
contributions and employer national insurance contributions) received by key management
personnel for their services to the charity was £194.59212019: £180.4671.

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12. Tanglble Flxed Assets- Group and Charlty
Cost
Off ice Equipment £
At l January 2020
11,770
Additions
At 31 December2020
11,770
Depreciation
At l January2020
6.831
Charge for the year
1.958
At 31 December 2020
8,788
Net book value
At31 December 2020
2.982
At 31 December 2019
4.940
13. Debtors
Group
Charity
2020 É
2019 £
2020 £
2019 £
Trade debtors
195,144
157.858
15,000
Amounts owed by
group undertakings
Prepayments
Other debtors
205,866
360,330
3.333
38,594
23,618
7,618
7.618
Total
198.477
204.070
220.866
391.566

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14. Creditors
Group
Charity
2019 £
2020 £
2019 £
2020 £
Trade creditors
83.774
31,662
81,332
38,463
Amounts owed to group undertaking
Accruals and deferred income
73,651
10,500
55,735
10,500
23.560
Other taxation and social security
Coronavirus Buslness Intemiption
Loan Scheme
92,666
20,153
47,886
20,153
24.925
24,925
Total
211,865
107,549
164,643
155,827
Included within deferred income is £7.50012019= £Nill of 2021 GMCA Advisory Panel income,
£Nil12019.. £16,899) of Manchester Pride Festival 2021's12019.. 2020.sl ticket sales and £Nil12019..
£3,645) of Spring Benef it 2021's12019-. 2020's) ticket sales.
Amounts falling due within more than one year
Group
Charity
2019 £
2020 £
2019 £
2020 £
Coronavirus Business Intemiption
Loan Scheme
274,176
274,176
15. Deferred income
Group £
Charity £
Opening balance as at l January 2020
35.455
15,560
Amounts released during the year
135,455)
115.5601
Amounts deferred during the year
7.500
7,500
Closing balance as at 31 December 2020
7,500
7.500

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16. Pensions
The Group contributes to def ined contribution schemes on behalf of its employees.
The assets of these schemes are entirely separate to those of the Group. The pension cost
shown represents contributions payable by the Group on behalf of the employees and it has
no other liability to these schemes.
At the balance sheet date contributions totalling £Nil12019: £Nillwere outstanding.
17. Related party transactions- Group
Trustees are appointed to the Board primarily for the skills, experience and knowledge that they
bring to the organisation. However. it is also important the Board includes individuals that are
immersed in Manchester's LGBT community and in the culture of the city as a whole. For that
reason, the Board of trustees will invariably include individuals that hold other directorships,
trvsteeships or ownership interests with companies, organisations and charities that have links
to Manchester Pride.
No trustee is involved in making board decisions that relate to their own interests. There were
no transactions with related parties this yearl
TraceyW8lsh is a proprietor of New York New York, and a former board member. The following
transactions were made in the period:
New York New York sold tickets to a value of £Nil12019= £14,700) and paid the proceeds to
Manchester Pride.
New York New York paid £Ni112019: £1.5001to Manchester Pride.
No payments were made by Manchester Pride to Newyork New York and aff iliated for the
current and previous periods of account.
Nick Curtis is the owner of Eagle Bar. which incorporates Richmond Tearooms, Lock Keepers
Cottages and the Lodge and a former board member. The following transactions were made
from the business to Manchester Pride:
Eagle Bar paid £Nil12019: £3,000) to Manchester Pride.
No payments were made by Manchester Pride to Eagle Barand affiliated venues for the ctjrrent
and previous periods of account.
I n kind support has been valued at the reduced commercial rate that the Charity would have to
pay, if it had to buy the services.

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18. Restricted Income Funds- Group and Charlty
Restricted fund balances at 31 Oecember 2020 are represented by".
Balance at
l January
2020
Ineomlng
Resources
Outgolng
Resources
Match
Funding
Transfer
Balance at
31 December
2020
Arts Council England
Manchester City
Councll
23.100
23,100
GMCA
17,414
17,414
Total
17.417
23.100
40,517
Comparative information in respect of the preceding period is as follows-
Balance at Incoming
l January
Resources
2019
Outgoing
Resources
Match
Funding
Transfer
Balance at
31 December
2019
Arts Councll England
Manchester Clty
Council
24,000
124,4431
443
12,000
111,9971
GMCA
30,000
{12,5871
17,414
Total
66.000
{49,027)
443
17,417

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19. Unrestricted Income Funds- Group
Balance at Incoming
l January
Resources
2020
Outgolng
Resources
Match
Funding
Transfer
Balance at
31 December
2020
General Funds
262.375
697,763
11.095.901)
1135.7631
Unrestricted Income Funds- Charity
Balance at
l January
2020
Incoming
Resources
Outgoing
Resources
Match
Funding
Transfer
Balance at
31 December
2020
General Funds
262,375
245.136
1659,5271
1152,0161
20. Analysis of Group Net Assets Between Funds
Fund balances at 31 December 2020 are represented by..
Tangible
fixed assets
Net current
assètslliabilities
Investments
Total
Restrlcted Income funds
2.982
1138.7451
1135.7631
Unrestrlcted Income funds
40.517
40,517
Total Funds
2,982
198,2281
195,2461
Comparative information in respect of the preceding period is as follows..
Tangible
f Ixed assets
Net Current
assets
Investments
Total
Restricted income funds
4.940
257.435
262.375
Unrestricted income funds
17,417
17,417
Total Funds
4.940
274,852
279.792

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