FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Great Yarmouth & Waveney Pride Receives National Lottery Community Grant – May 30, 2025
Great Yarmouth & Waveney Pride is absolutely thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a significant grant from The National Lottery Community Fund, specifically from the Lotto Community Grant stream. This vital funding will play a pivotal role in supporting the organisation’s ongoing mission to champion LGBTQ+ equality, celebrate diversity, and foster an inclusive community across Great Yarmouth and Waveney.
The National Lottery Community Fund distributes money raised by National Lottery players for good causes, and this grant is a testament to the valuable work that Great Yarmouth & Waveney Pride undertakes in the region.
“We are super excited and incredibly grateful to The National Lottery Community Fund for this amazing support,” said The Trustees of Great Yarmouth & Waveney Pride. “This Lotto Community Grant is a game-changer for us. It will enable us to expand our reach, enhance our events, and provide even more support to the LGBTQ+ community and its allies in Great Yarmouth and Waveney. This funding demonstrates a real belief in our vision and the positive impact we’re making. The grant will be instrumental in helping us to deliver an even more vibrant and inclusive Pride event, ensuring it is accessible to all.”
Great Yarmouth & Waveney Pride is dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment for everyone, advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, and promoting understanding and acceptance. This National Lottery Community Grant will significantly bolster their efforts to achieve these goals.
To find out more about Great Yarmouth and Waveney Pride 2025 visit www.gywpride.org.
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About Great Yarmouth & Waveney Pride: Great Yarmouth & Waveney Pride is a volunteer-led non profit community organisation committed to celebrating diversity and promoting equality for the LGBTQIA+ community across Great Yarmouth and Waveney. Since its inception, the group has organised Pride events and numerous community initiatives aimed at fostering a more inclusive and accepting local environment.
About The National Lottery Community Fund: The National Lottery Community Fund is the largest funder of community activity in the UK – distributing money raised by National Lottery players for good causes. Last year, they awarded over half a billion pounds of National Lottery money to communities across the UK. Over 80% of the grants they make are for under £10,000, going to grassroots groups and charities that are doing great things to bring their communities together.
Contact: Great Yarmouth and Waveney Pride Organisational Committee, info@gywpride.org