Join us at Southend Winter Pride 2026!
We are pleased to be taking part in Southend Winter Pride this year, and we would love our customers and local communities to join us.
Winter Pride is a local celebration of LGBTQIA+ people, their families and allies. It is a chance for everyone to come together, have fun and show support for inclusion in Southend and the surrounding areas.
Visit our stall
We will have a stall at the event, where you can:
- Take part in a family-friendly scavenger hunt around the halls
- Help complete an Estuary Pride themed jigsaw puzzle, great for children
- Use our Pride selfie frame to take a fun photo with friends or family
- Spin our wheel of fortune and win a small prize if you join in an activity
Our team will be on hand to have friendly conversations about:
- How we support our LGBTQIA+ customers and colleagues
- How to be a good ally, even if you do not identify as LGBTQIA+ yourself
- The services we provide and how to get involved in our wider community work
Why we are taking part
Being part of Southend Winter Pride is important to us because it helps us to:
- Show our support for LGBTQIA+ communities
- Build stronger links with residents, community groups and partner organisations
- Listen to local people about their experiences and what they need from us
We want everyone who lives in our homes or local communities to feel welcome, safe and respected, whatever their sexual orientation, gender identity, faith, ethnicity, age, health needs or background.
Event details
- Date: Saturday 28th February 2026
- Time: 12pm-5pm
- Venue: St Marks’ Church Hall, Princes Street, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS1 1QA
- Cost: Free entry
Everyone is welcome, including families, friends and allies.
We hope you will come and say hello at our stall!