• Swindon & Wiltshire Community champions
• Wednesday March 20 2024
• Author Name: Peter Davison

Wiltshire businesses urged to support Chippenham Pride

Support Chippenham Pride – Wiltshire businesses are being urged to show their commitment to equality and diversity.

One of Wiltshire’s biggest diversity events, Chippenham Pride takes place on Saturday, June 15 and is expected to attract thousands of people.

Renewable electricity company Good Energy, based in the town, has been confirmed as a headline sponsor but the LGBTQIA+ event wants more businesses involved.

The free festival will feature a colourful walk through the town centre together with ten hours of main-stage entertainment in Monkton Park, as well as cabaret and education stages, a bar, and a wide range of stalls offering food and drinks.

The closing date for sponsors is Friday, March 29.

Even bigger crowds expected for 2024 Chippenham Pride

Chippenham Pride founder and co-chair Penny MacDivitt said: “Last year’s inaugural event smashed all expectations, so this year we’re expanding into Monkton Park so that we can provide a bigger spectacle for bigger crowds.

“Sponsorship provides a great opportunity for Wiltshire businesses to signal their support for equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, and to celebrate everyone in the community.”

Sponsorship packages include the main stages and marquees, the children’s entertainment area, VIP area and chill out zone.

There are exhibition spaces in the main arena, and a limited number of retail pitches remain available.

Good Energy has been shortlisted for several awards in recognition of its positive culture, which includes a team of Inclusion Champions volunteers.

Inclusion Champions co-chair Mair Horscroft said: “We’re excited to be involved in this year’s Chippenham Pride and hope our sponsorship will enable the organisers to put on a dazzling show.”

Pictured: Chippenham Pride founder Penny MacDivitt (left) and Good Energy Inclusion Champions co-chair Mair Horscroft with flyers for this year’s event. Picture by Stephen Lewis