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Standing Together This Pride Month

Several hands holding up a Pride flag.

This June, we are proud to recognise and celebrate Pride Month and stand alongside LGBTQ+ residents, colleagues, partners and communities across the areas we operate .  

At the heart of our organisation is a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). As both a social housing provider and an employer, we believe everyone should feel welcome, respected and treated fairly, whether you live in one of our homes, work with us, or collaborate with us.  

Pride Month 2026 events near you  

Take a look at  some of the Pride events and activities taking place across local communities throughout June 2026. These event details  were correct at the time of p osting .  

Buckinghamshire  

  • High Wycombe Pride 2026  – Saturday 13 June 2026, including a community Pride march, entertainment and family-friendly activities at Buckinghamshire New University.  

  • Buckingham Pride Week  – a series of events throughout the first week of June including a Pride- themed Parkrun and Pride-themed book display at Buckingham Library.   

Oxfordshire  

  • Oxford Pride 2026  – Saturday 6 June 2026, celebrating community, visibility and inclusion through a city-wide pa rade  

  • Thame Pride  – Saturday 20 June 2026, local performers, stallholders and a ctivities.   

Bedfordshire  

  • Pride in Dunstable  —  Saturday 7 June  2026 , c ommunity Pride event held in Grove Park with entertainment and local organisations involved.  

Hertfordshire  

  • Watford Pride Picnic  – Saturday 20 June 202 6, a  casual Pride picnic with DJs, drag acts, stalls, and a community after-party.  

Berkshire    

  • Windsor and Eton Pride  - a growing Berkshire Pride celebration with a parade, live entertainment, community stalls, and inclusive family-friendly activities in Windsor. The 2026 event is scheduled for 25 July .  

Supporting LGBTQ+ communities all year round  

We believe everyone deserves to feel safe and supported in their homes and communities. Pride Month is an opportunity to recognise the achievements and resilience of LGBTQ+ communities, while also reaffirming our commitment to equality and inclusion every day of the year. 

If  you’re  looking for support or know someone who may benefit from guidance, there are several trusted organisations that offer information, advice, and care across a wide range of needs. These services are here to provide support whenever it is needed, not just during Pride Month.  

Helpful LGBTQ+ support organisations  

  • Stonewall  — campaigns for the equality of lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people.

  • Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline  — provide free, confidential support line for anyone seeking support an explore anything related to sexuality, gender, identity or mental health.

  • akt  (supporting LGBTQ+ young people)  — support for LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-25 who are facing homelessness, living in hostile environments, or dealing with family rejection due to their identity. 

  • MindOut  — mental health charity run by and for the LGBTQ+ community.

  • Galop  — provide free, confidential support to individuals who have experienced domestic abuse, sexual violence or hate crimes.

  • The Proud Trust  — empowers LGBTQ+ people through youth groups and digital support.

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