Registered Office:
Riverside
The Quay
Newport
Isle of Wight
P030 2QR
info
iw ride.or
Charitable Incorporated Or8anisation No. 1175094
Trustees, Report and Annual Statement of Accounts
Financial Year 2023

ISLE OF WIGHT PRIDE CIO (IW PRIDE)
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
Trustees..
Sarah Portwine
Andrew Peter John Newman
Harry Finnis
Patrons..
Steve Taylor
Registered Office: Riverside
The Quay
Newport
Isle of Wight
P030 2QR
info@iwpride.org
Charity Number:
Bankers..
1175094
Lloyds Bank
Isle of Wight
ISLE OF WIGHT PRIDE CIO

TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
The Trustees present their report along with the financial statements of the Trust for
the year ending 31st December 2023. The financial statements have been prepared
in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the notes to the accounts and
comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and
Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Depositing Standard for Smaller Entities published 16 July 2014.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Isle of Wight Pride is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Charity number
1175094) established in October 2017. This was a formalisation of a previous not for
profit group which had been formed in 2016 as a direct result of a vigil which was
held in Newport, Isle of Wight to mark the tragic shootings at the Pulse nightclub in
Orlando, Florida. The not-for-profit group then successfully staged the first Isle of
Wight Pride in July 2017 which was attended by 4,999 people and in 2018 hosted
UK Pride wilh an estimated attendance of 12,000 people. The not-for-profit group
donated their surplus to the new CIO in October 2017.
The work of Isle of Wight Pride is overseen by a Committee of Trustees along with a
group of volunteers who are known collectively as Team Pride. Team Pride delivers
our core objectives and events.
We have no paid officers. Isle of Wight Pride is fully run and managed by volunteers.
Trustees 2023
Andrew Peter John Newman
Sarah Portwine
Harry Finnis
Paul Edwards
Anthon
Pendleton
(Trustee from March 2019)
(Trustee from March 2023)
(Trustee from October 2023)
(Trustee from October 2023)
Trustee from October 2023
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES OF ISLE OF WIGHT PRIDE
As set out in our constitution, the objects of Isle of Wight Pride are as follows..
To promote equality and diversity for the public benefit and in particular, the
elimination of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity
of those living in the Isle of Wight (the area of interest) by=
a) Raising awareness of the public about the issues and difficulties affecting the lives
of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQIA+) people.
b) Cultivating sentiment in favour of equality and diversity and in particular, through
celebrating the diversity of the LGBTQI community.
c) Staging an annual LGBTQI festival and smaller events throughout the area
d) Such other objects as are charitable under the laws of England and Wales as the
trustees shall in their absolute discretion determine.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE 2023
The year started with a challenge and a need to recruit additional trustees and
volunteers to deliver the aims and activities of the charity. Following an appeal via
local and social media several people came forward resulting in an additional trustee
and volunteers.
With new optimism and news of a successful grant application from Ryde Town
council work started on organising the event and included additional applications for
funding, approaching sponsors, selecting event suppliers, making licence
applications and the many tasks involved in staging pride.
It was decided to continue with the three-day event. Starting on the Friday evening
with entertainment, the Parade, community village and main entertainment on the
traditional Saturday and more entertainment on the Sunday. The cost of using the
infrastructure on the extra days was minimal and presented the opportunity to
increase revenue to support the work of the Charity. It also had the potential to raise
the profile and work of the charity over a longer period and be of greater interest to
potential sponsors.
In May it was wonderful to attend RiverFest at the Quay in Newport. It was the first
public activity of the year and volunteers, supporters and allies turned out in force.
Later in the month Pride had a presence at Bembridge Day.
June also saw the Isle of Wight Music Festival and we were again honoured and
grateful to be invited to attend by the festival organisers Caroline and John Giddings.
It is an excellent opportunity to raise awareness and funds.
With hard work and determination, everything was in place for Pride. However, it was
becoming evident that Summer 2023 was not what many had hoped for with high
winds and rain appearing more than the sunshine. It was with a heavy heart that two
days before the main event, and in the interests of public and volunteer safety due to
predicted bad weather we would postpone.
A hectic morning of meetings and phone calls with key stakeholders, suppliers.
traders and artists secured a new date in August. We were then able to announce
the postponement with a new date.
The big day arrived in August and the weather cleared up and the sun shone. A
successful weekend made possible due to the generous support of existing and new
sponsors. Hovertravel has sponsored IW Pride since the very start, and were joined
by Red Funnel. WRS Systems, Snows and Ascensos. We received grants from
Ryde Town Council, Visit Isle of Wight and the National Lottery.
The main location was Eastern Gardens in Ryde. Friday evening started the
weekend with a mixture of entertainment.
Saturday was perfect weather, the parade started from Ryde School and headed
through the town. Arriving on the seafront the parade was greeted by the Community
Village and a full line up of entertainment at Eastern Gardens. A minute's silence
was held for members and allies of the community no longer with us.
The Community Village featured many local trades and local charities, entertainment
featured a selection of local bands and drag queens.

The good weather continued for the Sunday as did the entertainment. We are
extremely grateful to everyone who contributed to ensuring Ihe event was a success.
Also, the many who attended, including a number who travelled from the mainland.
During the autumn we were able to welcome some new trustees and volunteers to
the team.
To finish the year, we held a Christmas and New Year celebralion at Strings in
Newport, over 150 enjoyed free entry and an evening of entertainment Dawn the
Drag Queen and Andrew Browning as George Michael.
Accounts.
The accounts for 2023 have been produced and independently examined by:
Al￿gr1 & Co, Accountants & Tax Consultants
16c Sandown Road, Lake, Isle ofwight, P036 9JP
The accounts show sponsorship and income covered the costs of staging the annual
pride event, and with a good level of donations, merchandise and events. This has
created a surplus and carry fomard from 2023 leaving the charity in a good position
to move fO￿ard into the new year.
Declarations
The Irustses declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the
harity's trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s}
Position (eg
Secretary, Chair, etcl
CHrtIo
Date
02107124-.

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trustees
ISLE OF WIGHT PRIDE CIO (IW PRIDE)
On accounts for the
year ended
31 De￿rnber 2023
Charity
no (if
any)
1175094
Sat out on pages
I to 5 above and in the CC16a Receipts and Payments AccoLbnts
below.
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the
above charity {"the Trust") for the year ended 31 De￿mber 2022.
As the Charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of
the accounts in accordan￿ with the requirements of the Charities Act
2011 (Yhe Act.).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried
out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my
examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the
Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Responsibilities and
basis of report

Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm Ihat no material matters
examineVs statement have Come to my attention in connection with the examination which
gives me cause to believe that in any material respecl..
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with
section 130 of the Charities Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements
concerning the form and contenl of accounts set out in the
Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than
any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fail view
which is not a matter considered as part of an independent
examination.
I have no Goncerns and have come across no other matters in
connection with the examination to which altention should be
drawn in this report in order to enable a propel understanding of
the accounts to be reached.
Signed".
Date:
Name:
Relevant professional
qualification{s) or
body (if any):
Address:
Allegri & Co
Accountants & Tax Consultants
16c Sandown Road
Lake
Isle of Wight
P036 9JP

CHARITY COMMISSION .
FOR ENGLAND ANO WAIES
Islo olwlght Prld&
Receipts and payments accounts
CC16a
For the perlod
from
To
0110112023
3111212023
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestrleted
fLbnds
to the nearesl
R8Stri¢te(f
lund$
Endowment
fund8
Total funds
Last year
toth$ nearost£
to the neareste
tothenearest£
lolho n8arési£
Aq Reeel ts
MetcPiandise rev8nL
OoThatton8
Sponsoiship
Stand and Event Revenue
Grants
7.642
14.2$5
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8.103
10.OOD
5.853
25.685
8,103
22.074
5.595
Sub total(G￿$S income for
AR)
65,565
65A65
3S,907
A2 Asset artd In¥estment sales.
(see table).
Sub tot•1
rotal reoelpts
05,665
65,565
3&907
A3 Pa monts
Advertlsing
Ltysl end U¢6n¢es
In$uiances
Artists and Enls
Evenl décJJr PPS
Merchandise
Supdittfs-evenl and parade
Slora
Website
Accounianry
Offi¢eexpenses
oth
2.248
648
1,18Z
23,768
333
6,4eo
I7,V43
1,637
639
300
903
402
55,483
2.716
778
627
6,36r
5,989
2.138
648
1.182
23,766
333
8,480
17,043
1,537
639
2,410
260
9CIts
402
SS.483
997
176
3￿3•7
Sub total
A4 Assfrt and Investmont
purcha¥e$,
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Sub total
66,483
SS,483
30.307
N&t of Mcelpts/(psymènts)
AS Tran$f•rs between fund5
A6 cash funds la3t year end
C4sh fvnds this year end
.10.082
10,082
5.600
20,949
31,031
20.948
31,031
16,349
20.949
CCXX Rl a¢¢ounls ISSI
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted
funds
trj n8OTest£
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funds
lo nearest
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fund8
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30.839
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Petty Cgsh
141
Total c4$h fund$
31.031
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funds
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funds
io nearest£
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to nearest£
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Current valu
B4 Assets retalned for the
charity'5 own use
Fund to whlch
rfjlales
Amountdu
Whon due
Details
BS Uabllltl•8
Signed by one ortrlQ Iwsle8s on
behalf of all Ihe Iru$tees
Dale of
roval
Signature
Print Name
CCXX R2 accounts ISSI
271CW2024