Coventry Pride: Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 July 2025
1. Reference and Administrative Details
Charity Name: Coventry Pride Charity Registration Number: 1164035 Financial Year End: 31 July 2025
2. Trustees' Annual Report
Objectives and Activities
The objectives of Coventry Pride are to promote equality and diversity, advance education, and eliminate discrimination in relation to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and other minority sexual orientation and gender identity (LGBT+) individuals. We set out to achieve this by organising inclusive community events, working with other local charities, providing safe spaces, fostering community cohesion, and raising awareness of the challenges faced by the LGBT+ community in Coventry and the surrounding areas.
Achievements and Performance
During the financial year ending 31 July 2025, Coventry Pride undertook several key activities to further its purposes for the public benefit:
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Annual Coventry Pride Festival and Gatherings: We successfully delivered the annual Coventry Pride festival and parade, providing a free, safe, and celebratory space for the public, which brought together approximately 11,000 attendees from the local community.
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Community Support & Outreach: We maintained our digital outreach, social media channels and peer-support platforms, allowing LGBT+ individuals and their allies to access resources, reducing social isolation, and promoting mental well-being.
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Public Awareness: Through our visible community presence and educational outreach events, we fostered a more inclusive atmosphere across Coventry, directly benefiting the wider general public by championing diversity and social harmony.
Public Benefit Statement
The trustees have complied with their duty under Section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when exercising any powers or duties to which the guidance is relevant. The trustees ensure
that all activities undertaken are aligned closely with our core purpose of advancing equality, diversity, and community support for the public benefit.
Financial Review
The charity received a total income of £2,473.48 and had a total expenditure of £5,837.47 . The deficit for the year was £3,363.99 , which was met by the charity's existing cash reserves. The charity holds £9,038.26 in total funds at the end of the period.
The charity aims to hold sufficient cash reserves to cover ongoing core operational costs and governance requirements. The remaining reserves of £9,038.26 will ensure financial resilience and the continuity of our public benefit activities into the 2025/2026 financial year.
Statement of Financial Activities
| Description | Unrestricted (£) | Restricted (£) | Total 2025 (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations and legacies | 2,370.68 | 0.00 | 2,370.68 |
| Investment income | 102.80 | 0.00 | 102.80 |
| Total Income | 2,473.48 | 0.00 | 2,473.48 |
| Charitable activities | (4,537.07) | 0.00 | (4,537.07) |
| Support and Governance | (1,037.40) | 0.00 | (1,037.40) |
| Depreciation | (263.00) | 0.00 | (263.00) |
| Total Expenditure | (5,837.47) | 0.00 | (5,837.47) |
Net Movement in Funds (3,363.99) 0.00 (3,363.99)
4. Balance Sheet (as of 31 July 2025)
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Fixed Assets (Equipment): £0.00
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Cash at Bank: £9,038.26
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Total Assets: £9,038.26
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees' report and accounts above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees: SIGN Signature: ____ Name: _____ Date: ________
SIGN Dr. Nick Cherryman 31/5/2026