Governance

Chester Pride is committed to responsible governance, safeguarding, transparency and accountability. As a registered charity, we work to ensure our events, support services and community projects are delivered safely, ethically and in line with our charitable purpose.

Registered Charity Information

Chester Pride is a registered charity supporting LGBTQ+ communities across Chester, Cheshire and North Wales.

Registered charity name: Chester Pride

Registered charity number: 1161379

Address: 28 Bridge Street, Chester, CH1 1NQ

Email: info@chesterpride.co.uk

Phone: 01244 257602

Trustees

Chester Pride is guided by trustees and directors who help oversee the charity’s vision, governance and long-term development. Together, they support the organisation’s mission to create safer and more inclusive communities for LGBTQ+ people across Chester, Cheshire and North Wales.

Warren Lee Allmark

( He / Him )

Chair & Trustee

As a founding member of the charity I bring stability and over 20 years of event planning, management and visionary planning to ensure Chester Pride continues to represent all members of our community.

Why I serve

"I have dedicated my time since the age of 18 (23 years) on the scene at many venues, and of course Pride. As the only existing founding member, my time has neem given to make sure there is a safe space for all to come to and celebrate, educate and strive for better. We are all as one united voice against hate."

Michael howard

( He / Him )

Finance & Funding Lead

Michael brings over 17 years of operational and HR leadership experience from within the financial services sector , where he also led internal LGBTQ+ employee networks. He is committed to strengthening governance, championing inclusion, and ensuring Chester Pride continues to grow as a safe, visible, and empowering platform for the community.

Why I serve

"I serve to ensure our trans youth have a visible, safe community to look up to.") I serve as a committed ally because every LGBTQ+ person in Chester deserves to feel safe, supported, and celebrated in their own city."

Wes diggory

( He / Him )

Vice Chair & Digital Media Coordinator

Wes been with Chester Pride over eight years starting in the fundraising team and transitioned to digital media Coordinating following covid-19 where he started "Chester Pridecast" podcast. Wes has worked on many projects within the organisation from event management to painting the LGBTQ+ inspired murals at The Rainbow Tearooms. He is committed to understanding the needs of our community and strives to deliver a impactful and safe events.

Why I serve

"As a member of the community (Pansexual) I has lived experience and strives to create a safe environment for anyone to bring their whole selves to pride taking the elephants foot off their chest as it did for him."

Jill Houlbrook

( She / Her )

Co- chair & Governance and Strategy

Jill spent many years as a ward councillor for Chester City and then Cheshire West and Chester Council. She attended the launch of the diversity and inclusion campaign and of the first Chester Pride. Jill bring many years of experience in safeguarding and scrutiny.

Why I serve

"I serve on Chester Pride because I believe everyone has the right to live their authentic life."

Zianna Faith Cassidy

( She / Her )

Trustee / Operations

Zianna is an author, educator, creative practitioner, LGBTQIA+ advocate, and experienced charity trustee whose work centres on inclusion, identity, resilience, and community.

Why I serve

"I bring lived experience, leadership experience, and practical teaching insight to my writing, public speaking, and advocacy work. As a trustee, I am committed to challenging prejudice and helping build safer, kinder spaces for everyone."

Policies and Safeguarding

Creating safe, inclusive and accountable environments is central to Chester Pride’s work. Our policies help guide how we deliver events, support activities, youth programmes, volunteering and community services.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is especially important across our youth, family, community and volunteer activity. Chester Pride is committed to maintaining safer environments for the people we support. 

Equality and Inclusion

Our work is rooted in inclusion, dignity and respect. We aim to ensure our events and services are welcoming and accessible for LGBTQ+ people and allies. 

Volunteer and Event Safety

Volunteer and event safety processes help us deliver large-scale events and community activities responsibly.

Funding Transparency

Chester Pride receives support through sponsorship, donations, fundraising, grants and partnerships. These contributions help fund events, staffing, community projects, outreach and support activities.

Funding support from organisations including the National Lottery Community Fund and Cheshire West and Chester Council helps deliver specific community programmes and outreach activity.

Accountability to the Community

Chester Pride is community-led and shaped by the needs of LGBTQ+ people across the region. We use feedback, partnerships and ongoing community engagement to improve our work and strengthen our services.