Community  Outreach

What Our Outreach Work Does

Our outreach helps us:

  • Identify gaps in services and support for LGBTQ+ people.

  • Develop new projects based on real experiences and needs.

  • Partner with other organisations to improve inclusion and accessibility.

  • Deliver training on LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality for staff, volunteers, young people, and the wider community.

  • Raise awareness through school visits and local events.

  • Meet young people where they are—bringing support, information, and opportunities directly to them.

We also recognise that LGBTQ+ people have diverse and intersecting identities—including disability, ethnicity, religion, and more. Our work is shaped by these overlapping (intersectional) experiences to ensure no one is left behind.

Outreach Work at Pride in North Cumbria

At Pride in North Cumbria, we’re committed to supporting LGBTQ+ people across North and West Cumbria—especially young people who might not otherwise access our services.

Our Outreach Work is all about connecting with the community where they are, listening to what’s needed, and taking action to create positive change.

What We've Been Working On

The Big Cumbrian LGBTQ+ Survey

We conducted the first county-wide LGBTQ+ survey since 2011, helping us better understand the lives, challenges, and needs of local LGBTQ+ communities. The results are being used to improve services—and are available to anyone who needs them.

Flyer for The Big Cumbrian LGBT+ Survey, organized by PiNC Pride in North Cumbria. Features a rainbow graphic and QR code for participation.

Building Partnerships

We work with local partners through:

  • Referrals & info sharing

  • Joint events & meetings

  • Specialist LGBTQ+ support

  • Inclusive training sessions

These connections help make services across Cumbria more welcoming and inclusive

Two people smiling in front of a colorful LGBTQ+ pride banner.
A collection of LGBT+ themed stickers, flyers, and colorful cards on a table.
Three people standing outdoors near a rainbow-colored cardboard display with a sign that reads 'PRIDE'. Tents are visible in the background.
A man with white hair and beard sitting at a table with candy, brochures, and rainbow-colored materials, smiling in front of a plain white wall.
A woman and an older man are sitting at a table outdoors, under a blue canopy. The woman has her arm around the man, and both are smiling. On the table are colorful brochures, a water bottle, and small packets. In the background, there's a grassy area with a white fence and a banner that says 'Another Day'.

Schools & Youth Groups

We visit schools and youth settings to:

  • Offer information and training

  • Run creative, confidence-building activities

  • Support self-expression and identity development

Logo of James Rennie School with stylized blue 'J' and 'R' lettering.
Three people at a party, one is dressed as a drag queen with a pink dress and long dark hair, another is a woman and the third is a man with a beard in a blue shirt and tie. They are standing in front of colourful balloons and holding drinks.
A man with a black beanie holding a decorated white mask with colourful feathers in an indoor classroom setting.

Events & Community Engagement

We love creating and joining events that bring people together, celebrate diversity, and shine a light on inclusion. From lively carnivals to community-led Pride events, these moments are at the heart of what we do.

One of the highlights of our year is the Diversity Carnival, which we help deliver alongside Multicultural Cumbria. It’s a vibrant day full of music, dance, food, and culture that celebrates people from all equality groups.

You’ll also find us at Cumbria Pride and Pride by the Harbourside, where we proudly stand alongside our LGBTQ+ communities. These colourful, joyful events are a chance for people to connect, feel visible, and celebrate identity together.

We’re also the team behind A Queer Do—an event we created to fill the gap for more alternative Pride celebrations locally. It’s a community-driven space for creativity, visibility, and queer culture, where local talent takes centre stage and everyone can feel part of something special.

Whether we’re attending, supporting, or organising, these events are all about building stronger, more connected communities where everyone is valued and represented.

Colourful graphic for Cumbria Diversity Carnival with illustrations of four hands in blue, orange, pink, and green, and text celebrating equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Poster for an event titled 'It's A Queer Do Reloaded' with colourful rainbow background. Features photos of six performers, including Joe Black, Alfie Ordinary, and others. Event details include date, location, age restriction, and ticket prices.
A woman with glasses and long gray hair wearing a shiny disco ball helmet and a pink jacket with decorative silver accents, sitting inside a pink glittery car. She is smiling and making a thumbs-up gesture. The picture appears to be taken outdoors in a residential area with parked cars and houses in the background.
Bright yellow flyer for Cumbria Diversity Carnival featuring colorful icons of hands, waves, and stars, with event details including date, time, location, and activities such as a parade and picnic, with logos of supporting organizations at the top and bottom.
Group of people on stage under bright spotlights, some standing, some kneeling, celebrating, and posing for the photo, with a dark background and colorful lighting.

Meeting People Where They Are

At PiNC, we don’t wait for people to come to us—we go out into the community to make meaningful connections and support people where they feel most comfortable.

Together, we're building a more inclusive Cumbria—one conversation, one event, and one young person at a time.

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