About Pride in Chippenham

Our mission statement and values

Mission statement

Values

Pride in Chippenham exists to celebrate, support, and uplift the LGBTQIA+ community in Chippenham and the wider Wiltshire community.
We endeavour to foster an inclusive, welcoming, and empowering environment where all LGBTQIA+ individuals, regardless of diversity or intersectionality, can thrive. We are dedicated to increasing visibility, amplifying voices, and providing meaningful support.
We aim to ensure that Chippenham is a place where everyone feels safe, valued, and celebrated.


Inclusion & Accessibility – Pride in Chippenham is for everyone. We strive to make all our events and initiatives welcoming, accessible and representative of the full diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Support & Wellbeing – We endeavour to create safe spaces for connection,
conversation, and support. We aim to ensure that LGBTQIA+ individuals in Chippenham have access to resources, networks, and community care.
Visibility & Advocacy – We aim to champion LGBTQIA+ rights and representation, working with local businesses, organisations and individuals to foster an environment of equality and respect.
Community & Collaboration – By working with local groups, businesses and allies, we aim to build a stronger, more inclusive Chippenham.
Celebration & Joy – Our events and activities embrace the vibrancy of our community, celebrating love and identity in all forms.
Education & Awareness – We aim to promote understanding and acceptance through education, workshops and initiatives that challenge discrimination, promote allyship
and belonging.


Pride in Chippenham is more than just a single celebration - it’s a movement – we celebrate our community every single day. Together, we are building a future where every LGBTQIA+ person in Chippenham feels seen, supported and proud.

Who organised it?

Meet Our Commitee

Our team

Chairs of Pride in Chippenham

Trustees of Pride in Chippenham

Key Volunteers of Pride in Chippenham

Matt Barker - Project Management, Admininstation & Website
Sarah Eastman - TikTok Lead
Lena Giermek - Project Manager

Jenny Jennings - Island park space

Alison Huddleston - Market Engagement
Richard Kingston - Market Engagement
Kat Linacre - Marketing Manager

Caitlin Mitchell - Fundraising and marketing

Chris Moore - Admininstation
Greg Thomas - Lead Marshall
Nat Thomas - Gig Organiser
Meesh Venn - Project Manager
Mellie Yexley - Merchandise Lead

Past Events

Chippenham PrideFest 2025 - our first PrideFest

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A bit of our history

Pride in Chippenham established in February 2025 after the last committee closed down. It was looking like Pride wouldn’t be staying in Chippenham and we couldn’t let that happen. We are a small but might team aiming to keep Pride alive. The first Pride took place in 2023 and the last committee did a brilliant job at delivering 2 excellent Pride’s, we hope to continue that legacy.

2023 first Chippenham Pride Committee

First Chippenham Pride Committee. Wine Monkey, 2023

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