In this episode, Tom Price, Chief Engagement Officer at Reading Pride, shares the story behind one of Reading's most vibrant community events. Tom discusses how Reading Pride has grown into a 15,000-person celebration of inclusivity and joy, powered by a small team and strong partnerships. The episode also highlights the charity's year-round work, including new community outreach initiatives and collaborations with other organisations. As well as Reading Pride's fundraising, promotion, and future goals. Tom also reflects on the lessons that he's learned over the years, the power of relationships, and why putting people first is key to long-term impact.   TIME CODES 00:00 Greeting 00:39 Intro to Tom Price and Reading Pride 01:23 The difference between Pride of Reading Awards and Reading Pride 02:14 How Reading Pride is organised 03:51 How has Reading Pride developed over the years 05:15 Get one thing set up before moving onto something else 06:15 How Reading Pride is funded 07:08 Reading Pride Merchandise 08:08 How Reading Pride is promoted 09:36 What Tom has learned over the years 10:28 How Tom manages his relationships 12:06 Plans for Reading Pride going forwards 13:39 Reading Pride fences 15:12 How can people and businesses get involved with Reading Pride 15:54 Final thoughts

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