By Lee Lazenby, the Open Arms Team
We are thrilled to share some fantastic news from Rotherham Pride, a community group we have been proudly supporting over the past year. Through our guidance and the seed-funding grant we provided, Rotherham Pride has gone from strength to strength, making a real impact in our community.
Last year, they celebrated a major achievement by winning the VAR Community Achievement Award. Now, they have taken it one step further—being shortlisted for the prestigious Gaydio National Pride Awards in not one, but two categories! These awards are the biggest LGBTQIA+ recognition platform outside of London, making this an incredible milestone.
We recently received this heartfelt message from Matt Dyson, representing Rotherham Pride:
“I just wanted to say thank you again for helping us grow to what we are now in only 18 months! Without help from yourselves, we wouldn’t be where we are now.”
This recognition not only highlights Rotherham Pride’s dedication and hard work but also displays the power of community support and collaboration. We are incredibly proud to have played a role in their journey and look forward to seeing their continued success.
