NEAD CIC

27/09/2025

Tom Daley doesn’t need to say a word — his very existence as a proud, openly gay Olympic champion makes a powerful statement. 🏳️‍🌈✨ From the diving board to the world stage, Tom has shown that talent, love, and authenticity speak louder than hate. His success inspires millions, proving that living proudly is the ultimate victory. 🥇💫 Haters may frown, but history will always celebrate champions like him.

09/09/2025

Thank you Reuben Coombs who ran the Great North Run at the weekend in under 2 hours for Pride by the Harbourside 2025
Thank you Reuben.

You can still donate. Please click the link and donate 👍

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07/09/2025

Congratulations to Josh MacAlister MP on your appointment as a Minister in the Department for Education.

📢 Job news - It is an enormous privilege to be asked by the Prime Minister to serve as a Minister in the Department for Education. It is a responsibility I take on with the experiences of children and families here in West Cumbria always at the front of my mind.

Many of you will know that my professional life before entering politics was shaped by a commitment to children and young people. As a teacher, charity CEO, and as chair of the Independent Review of Children's Social Care, in which I called for major reforms and new investment to ensure every child can grow up in a safe, stable and loving home.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves allocated £2.1 billion at the Spending Review to enact many of the reforms I called for in my review. I’m looking forward to working with the fantastic Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, the ministerial team at the DfE and colleagues from across government to deliver big and positive change for the most vulnerable children in West Cumbria and across the country.

05/09/2025

We would like to publicly thank Rolling Pub Co for donating 800 pounds to us this morning to help towards the costs of Pride by the Harbourside 2025 .

You are wonderful community champions and we truly value your loyalty and support. Thank you Jason and your team.

24/08/2025

🌈 A Monumental Thank You from NEAD CIC & Pride By The Harbourside 2025 🌈

To every single person who joined us in celebrating equality, diversity, and love - THANK YOU❤️

You helped make Pride By The Harbourside 2025 not only the largest free-entry Pride event in the Northwest of England, but also the “Largest Single Day Event” in Cumbria’s history. What an unforgettable milestone!

💖 To our incredible sponsors, stallholders, and charities—your continued support fuels our mission and brings our vision to life. We’re deeply grateful for your partnership.

🎤 A special shout out to Margaret Milne, Tim Bridge , Jonathan Elliott, and Michael Hutchinson for your care and coordination of the phenomenal artists who graced both the Mott MacDonald Main Stage and the Rosehill Theatre Village at Pride Stage. Thank you also to Andy Long & Shelly Harrison for providing British sign language, you all helped create magic.

⚓ Thank you to the Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners for hosting us in such a stunning setting. We also extend our appreciation to Cumbria Police, Josh MacAlister MP , and the Deputy HM Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria for your presence and support.

🙌 To our volunteers—the unseen heroes—your dedication, energy, and generosity throughout the year and on the day itself are the heartbeat of this event. On behalf of myself and fellow directors Angela Black, Glenn Anderson, and Margaret Milne we salute you. You are the soul of Pride.

👏 To Aaron Groggins —thank you for your hard work and unwavering commitment. As you move on to new projects, we wish you every success and hope our paths cross again soon.

🌟 And finally, to Rocco Boyd —your passion and spirit are truly inspiring. You are a credit to your generation and your family, and it was an absolute joy to work alongside you. Your well-deserved “Volunteer of the Year” award says it all.

NEAD CIC remains committed to championing diversity and equality across the North of England, and we can’t wait to welcome you back next year. Until then, never forget

Proud and Diverse Cumbria
Colours Whitehaven

22/08/2025

Thanks from all of us x there's a massive photo drop this weekend look out on our pages , perhaps we've captured your smile xx
Mott MacDonald Pride by the Harbourside 2025 Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners
Bite Back Agency
Proud and Diverse Cumbria
Pretty Urban Gallery

21/08/2025

Welcome to the latest batch of official photographs from Max Ellis.

Lots more to come this week along with our official videos !!

But we want your best images too showing the joy of the day. We will be announcing "Image Of The Year" in September.

Will it be yours ?

Mott MacDonald
Aaron Groggins
Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners
Proud and Diverse Cumbria Colours Whitehaven
Bite Back Agency

21/08/2025

Here are some more fabulous pictures taken by Max Ellis photography from Pride by the Harbourside 2025

Mott MacDonald
Aaron Groggins
Proud and Diverse Cumbria Bite Back Agency