Exeter Pride

To promote equality and diversity for the public benefit and in particular the elimination of discrimination and oppression on the grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, including in particular but not exclusively by: ? Promoting the history and culture of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans people together with other people of queer identities (LGBT+). In particular we celebrate and remember our communities? global tradition of resistance to societal oppression, a tradition that is epitomised and symbolised by the 1969 Stonewall Rebellion, which led to the global Pride movement; ? Raising the awareness of the public with regard to all aspects of discrimination in society and issues and difficulties affecting the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people; ? Cultivating a sentiment in favour of equality and diversity in particular through celebrating the diversity of LGBT communities ? Advancing education in LGBT+ history, culture, arts and well-being, and in equality and diversity whether by signposting to other organisations or services or producing materials; ? Producing publications, lectures, workshops, media and other means of communication; ? Staging an annual LGBT+ festival, and other events, that actively promote, develop, and showcase queer artists. Such other objects as are charitable under the law of England and Wales as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion determine.