Pride in North Cumbria
About PiNC
Pride in North Cumbria is a service for 13 to 25 year olds, to socialise, gain support, peer mentoring, advice, skills, receive training and even counselling if necessary; all while taking part in fun group activities such as arts, sports, politics & current events, field trips and much more.
Regular meet-ups are on Thursdays from 6 to 8 pm at the LGBThq, with special events and activities planned throughout the year.
Organisation Profile
Name: Pride in North Cumbria (PiNC)
Activities: LGBT+ support for those aged 13 to 25 in Cumbria
Founded: 2003
Structure: Registered Charity #1148688
Staff & Volunteers: 8
Members: 30 to 50
Projects
Current projects include: Sports activities, arts workshops, peer mentoring, a dance troop and a debating club.
Past activities have included: Involvment in all Cumbria Pride events, Youth Games, Health & Wellbeing Convention, various arts, dance, music, crafts and LGBT+ history exhibitions; as well as several trips to participate in other UK pride events.
Funding 2016/17
National Lottery Awards for All
Health Able
Cumbria Community Foundation
Riverside Housing
LGBT Youth North West & Scotland
Carlisle Neighbourhood Forum
Public Donations
Join PiNC
- Anyone aged 13 to 25 years can join as a PiNC member, please call or txt Pam on 07971253241. Memberships are informal, so PiNC doesn't collect personal details, but you've probably got a few questions and they'd like to answer them personally.
- PiNC are looking for volunteers (18+) to help run the charity, please get in touch to let them know a little bit about yourself.
- Partnering with sponsors and other organisations is always beneficial, please contact PiNC for more information.
- Donors are also very welcome, they're working on an online donation method, but they can accept cash (in person) cheques and bank transfers.
