We are a small team first brought together in the early part of 2016 where we organised the Hastings Pride Launch Party.
Following on from the success of the Launch Party in 2016 we then went on to set up Hastings Pride CIC as a not for profit organisation.
When drawing up our governing documents we made sure that Hastings Pride would always be a free event. We felt that charging people would detract and arguably prevent us from our primary goal of breaking down the social barriers which exist within society today.
Hastings Pride CIC was incorporated in March 2017 as a stand-alone Community Interest Company.
The Team
About
Natasha is a founding member of Hastings Pride and is currently a full-time student at the University of Brighton. She was 3rd place in Miss Transgender UK in 2016 and 2017 and a campaigner for LGBT+ rights. She currently sits on the Sussex Police Transgender Reference Group.
About
Anton is a founding member of Hastings Pride and a Director of Sussex Concepts CIC. Anton founded Kings Road Market in 2013 and the Frost Fair in 2016. He also is the organiser of Hastings Pirate Day.
About
Anton is a founding member of Hastings Pride and a Director of Sussex Concepts CIC. Anton founded Kings Road Market in 2013 and the Frost Fair in 2016. He also is the organiser of Hastings Pirate Day.
Emma Joliffe
Director
Communications
Arts and Entertainment (Alternative Marquee)
Youth Engagement
Please note that Emma is Currently on a 6 month Sabbatical until the end of 2023 and so please direct emails to admin@hastingspride.org.uk during her absence.
About
Emma joined the team in 2019, helping out with comms, copy and the programme. She is now a director, with responsibilities for the arts and alternative tent, youth engagement, social media, comms and press. Her background is in teaching, writing and performing, and she is a DJ in her spare time.
Mark Barwell
Director
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