2024 Pride in Our Future Survey
Manchester Pride is one of the UK's leading LGBTQ+ charities, and we want to ensure we’re doing everything we can to achieve our vision and support LGBTQ+ people during the Festival and beyond, with year-round campaigns, events and opportunities. But we can’t do this without you. We want to hear what you feel are the issues affecting LGBTQ+ communities, what causes you’d like to see Manchester Pride support in the future, and what you’d like from future Manchester Pride Festivals.Your honest feedback is valuable to us, as a way of saying 'Thank You' for your time, everyone who takes part will have the chance to enter into a draw to win 2 x tickets to Becky Hill at the AO arena on 20 October 2024 including a one night stay and dinner at a Manchester City Centre hotel and a pair of VIP tickets to Manchester Pride Festival 2025. (Read our privacy policy here: https://www.manchesterpride.com/p/privacy-policy and our T&C's here: https://www.manchesterpride.com/download/Becky_Hill_Competition_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf)
About You
Where have you travelled from to attend Manchester Pride Festival 2024?
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City of Manchester
Greater Manchester
Elsewhere in the UK
International
Considering ticket costs, food and drinks, accommodation and travel, how much money do you think you spent during the Manchester Pride Festival?
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Under £50
£50-£100
£100-£200
£200-500
Over £500
How did you get to Manchester for the festival?
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By air
By Bus
Car
Coach
Tram
Train
Walk
Where did you stay over Manchester Pride Festival?
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At home
At a friends/family
City centre hotel/aparthotel/
Out of town B&B/
Rented an apartment/airbnb
Are you currently employed?
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Yes - public sector
Yes - charity sector
Yes - corporate sector
No
Sexual orientation
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Lesbian
Gay
Bisexual
Pansexual
Asexual
Queer
Straight/ Heterosexual
Prefer not to say
Prefer to self-describe
Other
Gender identity
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Non-binary
Woman
Man
Genderfluid
Agender
Prefer not to say
Prefer to self-describe
Other
Do you identify as the gender you were assigned at birth?
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Yes
No
Other
What is your ethnicity?
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Asian / Asian British - Bangladeshi
Asian / Asian British - Indian
Asian / Asian British - Pakistani
Chinese
Other Asian background
Black / Black British - African
Black / Black British - Caribbean
Other Black background
Mixed - Asian and White
Mixed - Black African and White
Mixed - Black Caribbean and White
Other mixed background
White British
Irish
Gypsy / Roma / Traveller
Other White background
Other ethnic group
Not known
Prefer not to say
Other
Do you have a disability?
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Yes
No
Prefer not to say
Other
Age
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Under 16
16 - 24
25 - 34
35 - 44
45 - 54
55 - 64
65 - 74
75+
Prefer not to say
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Manchester Pride Charity
How much do you agree with the following statements?
Not in agreement
Unsure
Somewhat agree
Totally agree
I understand what Manchester Pride does year-round.
I am aware of the groups and individuals Manchester Pride funds.
Manchester Pride is responsive to current LGBTQ+ issues.
In your opinion, what do you think are the main issues and challenges that LGBTQ+ communities are facing today?
Mental health
Hate crime
Sexual health
Racism
Transphobia
HIV stigma
Addiction and substance abuse
Other
How would you like to see Manchester Pride address the issue(s) you outlined above? (Please tick all that apply)
Lobbying
Campaigning
Hosting events
Platforming LGBTQ+ artists, creatives, speakers and activists
Educational initiatives
Providing support groups
Supporting community groups
Grant funding
Other
Every year Manchester Pride campaigns for a particular cause. Based on the feedback from last year's Pride in Our Future Consultation, the campaign focus for 2024 is hate crimes. What cause is most important to you personally that you would like Manchester Pride to focus on next?
Anti-racism and improving QTIPOC inclusion
Improving gender-affirming administration and health care
Improving Trans and non-binary inclusion
Supporting LGBTQ+ refugees
Improving inclusion for LGBTQ+ women
Accessibility and LGBTQ+ disability inclusion
Tackling LGBTQ+ hate crime
LGBTQ+ mental health
Conversion therapy
HIV stigma
LGBTQ+ housing
Support for LGBTQ+ sex workers
Tackling Addiction and substance abuse in the LGBTQ+ community
Other
Please select what you would like Manchester Pride’s Grant Priorities to be in 2025?
Sexual Health
Wellbeing
HIV Stigma
Mental Health
LGBTQ+ events
Wealth inequality
Accessibility
Sports Inclusion
Addiction and substance abuse
Funding community spaces
Other
Manchester Pride and You
How would you like Manchester Pride to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community?
Host events
Promote the events of other LGBTQ+ groups
Promote local LGBTQ+ groups and organisations
Promote year-round LGBTQ+ awareness days
Platform LGBTQ+ artists, performers, speakers and activists
Highlight feel good stories/ queer joy
Other
How much do you agree with the following statements:
Disagree
Unsure
Agree
Manchester Pride's events/ initiatives help me feel part of the LGBTQ+ communities
I am actively involved in LGBTQ+ activism/ campaigning
I follow LGBTQ+ campaigns and care about LGBTQ+ issues
I actively use LGBTQ+ services and organisations for support and advice
Greater Manchester offers sufficient services and organisations to support all LGBTQ+ communities
Manchester Pride charity represents people like me
Manchester Pride charity supports / funds causes that I care about
The Manchester Pride Festival
How much do you agree with the following statements:
Disagree
Unsure
Agree
Manchester Pride Festival represents the diversity of LGBTQ+ communities
Manchester Pride Festival helps me feel part of LGBTQ+ communities
Manchester Pride Festival promotes and raises awareness of LGBTQ+ issues
Manchester Pride Festival is inclusive and accessible for all
Manchester Pride Festival meets my expectations of what an LGBTQ+ Pride should involve
What can the Manchester Pride Festival do to be more inclusive and/or accessible?
Do you feel safe at the Manchester Pride Festival? If not, what can Manchester Pride do to alleviate your safety concerns?
We’d like to understand which events are a must-have, crucial part of the Manchester Pride Festival for you, which events are nice to have and which are less important. Regardless of whether you have attended before or not, please select one answer for each of the following Manchester Pride Festival events below
Less important
Nice to have
Must have
The Rally
Youth Pride MCR
Family Pride MCR
Superbia!
The Parade
The Gay Village Party
The Candlelit Vigil
Are there any events or types of events that you’d like Manchester Pride to consider hosting in the future?
The Gay Village will always be the heart of the Manchester Pride Festival. Where else would you like to see Manchester Pride Festival events take place?
In the city centre (indoor)
In the city centre (outdoor)
In a park outside of the city centre
In smaller venues around the city centre
None of the above
Other
Would you travel outside the city centre for a Manchester Pride Festival event?
Yes
No
Maybe/Unsure
How important is it that all Manchester Pride Festival events take place on the August Bank Holiday?
Unimportant
Neutral
Important
If other events were to take place, when should they be held?
June
July
August - BEFORE the Gay Village Party (August Bank Holiday)
August - AFTER the Gay Village Party (August Bank Holiday)
Other
What criteria should Manchester Pride prioritise when selecting sponsors for future events?
Demonstrable LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality
Sustainability efforts
Strong human rights and ethics policy
Commitment to Manchester Pride's All Equals Charter
All of the above
Other
Manchester Pride Event Attendance
What ticket did you purchase for the 2024 Gay Village Party?
Weekend ticket
Friday day
Saturday day
Sunday day
Monday day
Gold VIP
Diamond VIP
I didn’t purchase a ticket
How often do you attend the Manchester Pride Festival?
This is my first time attending the Manchester Pride Festival
Every year
Roughly every other year
Roughly every few years
Other
Which of the following Manchester Pride Festival events and spaces have you ever attended?
The Rally
The Parade
Youth Pride MCR
Family Pride MCR
Superbia!
The Manchester Pride Parade
Gay Village Party
Candlelit Vigil
Other
Why did you attend the above Manchester Pride event(s)?
To celebrate my LGBTQ+ identity
To protest for LGBTQ+ liberation
To meet new people
To explore my identity
To party with my friends
To learn more about LGBTQ+ communities
To support LGBTQ+ communities
To enjoy the acts and music at the Gay Village bars
To see local LGBTQ+ artists and performers
Other
How satisfied were you with your overall experience of the Manchester Pride Festival?
Very Satisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Other
Europride 2028
What do you believe would be the most significant benefit of Manchester hosting EuroPride 2028?
Increased visibility and support for LGBTQ+ rights
Financial support for LGBTQ+ local businesses
Strengthened community unity
Showcase Manchester as a wonderful place to be LGBTQ+
Promote intersectionality in the Pride movement
Tackle key issues facing LGBTQ+ people and challenge legislation
Other
How do you feel about Manchester hosting EuroPride 2028?
Excited
Don’t know
Don’t care
Other
What type of events or activities would you most like to see at EuroPride 2028 in Manchester?
Concerts and performances
Educational workshops and panels
Parades and marches
Social and networking events
Conferences
Arts and culture programme
Sporting events
Other
What do you believe are Manchester's key strengths that should be highlighted in the EuroPride 2028 bid?
Strong LGBTQ+ community
Vibrant cultural scene
History of hosting large events
The diversity of communities
History of activism
Other
Which international LGBTQ+ communities or organisations do you think Manchester Pride should collaborate with for EuroPride 2028?
How important is sustainability in planning EuroPride 2028, and what specific actions would you like to see taken to ensure the event is environmentally friendly?
What legacy should Manchester Pride aim to leave behind after hosting EuroPride 2028?
Long-term community projects
Strengthened LGBTQ+ rights
Ongoing international partnerships
Improved city infrastructure
Other
Would you be interested in any of the following?
Virtual events
Apps
Augmented Reality
Other
Private Sector Engagement
Private Sector Engagement
In order for Manchester Pride to exist as a charity, deliver the Manchester Pride Festival and continue to push the modern Pride movement forward, we must continue to engage with private sector organisations authentically.
To what extent do you believe sponsors should be involved in Manchester Pride events?
They should play a significant role
They should be involved, but with limitations
They should have minimal involvement
They should not be involved at all
What types of businesses or organisations would you prefer to see as sponsors or partners of Manchester Pride?
LGBTQ+ owned businesses
Local businesses
Socially responsible companies
Large national or international brands
Other
How should Manchester Pride ensure transparency in its relationships with sponsors and commercial partners?
Share how sponsorship funds are used more clearly
Provide opportunities for feedback on sponsors
Create a transparent application process for sponsors
Publicise sponsorship criteria
Require and promote All Equals Charter accreditation
Other
What criteria should Manchester Pride prioritise when selecting sponsors and commercial partners for future events?
Alignment with LGBTQ+ values
Financial contribution and support
Innovation and sustainability efforts
Strong human rights policy
All Equals Charter
Support Community Groups/ grassroots organising
Campaigning and lobbying for LGBTQ+ rights
A track record of funding LGBTQ+ causes
Paid reparations to any harmed LGBTQ+ communities
Year-round LGBTQ+ inclusion initiatives
Promoting LGBTQ+ inclusion with partners/ sector
Other
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