Hereford Pride cancelled and organisation closing down

Hereford Pride, a community interest company, have made the decision to cancel 2025’s pride event for the city, and close down the organisation in response to funding shortages in the current economic climate. In an announcement made on Tuesday 8th April, the organisation said it “hasn't been an easy decision for anyone currently involved in the organisation."

A spokesperson for the group said: "The current economic climate being such as it is, and the dedication, commitment and energy required for such a project, wasn't ultimately sustainable.

"Like with any Pride, the organisation and running relies solely on volunteers, even at director level, with funding very difficult to obtain.

"Now more than ever, Prides all round the world are vital to giving a voice to LGBTQ+ people, so this makes us very sad we've had to come to such a decision. A lot of blood sweat and tears went into the creation of Hereford Pride and that certainly wasn’t lost on anyone."

Hereford Pride was formed by the late John Walker, who ‘revived’ pride in the city. Organisers said: “he was a pioneer for LGBTQ plus rights he was a passionate man who strived to make Hereford a beacon of hope for the community that he loved most dear. We are deeply saddened that we were unable to continue his legacy but hope he would understand.”