Legends contributions to Brighton Pride 2016 in fundraising and sponsorship total almost £10,000.
Stephen Richards aka Lola Lasagne, presents Tony Chapman the owner of Legends with a certificate from the Rainbow Fund to mark the £3,526.74 raised in buckets at the annual Pride Cabaret Fundraising Day on Sunday August 7.
Tony also made a further personal donation of £1,000 on top of that to the Rainbow Fund to distribute to LGBT and HIV organisations through their independent grants programme.
Once against this year, Legends sponsored the cabaret tent, one of the most popular attractions on Preston Park, and with their contribution toward the Pride Village Party brought the total commitment from Legends in 2016 to £10,026.74.
Stephen Richards said: “I am blown away by the amount raised on the day through the generosity of all those who came into Legends. It highlights the community spirit which is essential at Pride. I would like to thank all the artistes who donated their time and talent, plus Justin Zilli, Warren Scott and Peter Castle who worked all day on production.”
Artists donating their time to the Rainbow Fund included: Lola Lasagne, Miss Jason, Vicky Vivacious, Mrs Moore, Gabriella Parrish, Mary Mac, Sally Vate, Stephanie Von Klitz, Son Ofa Tutu, Baga Chipz, Dr Beverley Ballcrusher, Lucinda Lashes, Cassidy Connors, Maisie Trollette, Rose Garden, Martha D’Arthur, Davina Sparkle, Kara Van Park and Dave Lynn.
Through their independent grants panel, The Rainbow Fund give grants to LGBT/HIV organisations who deliver effective services to LGBT people in the city.
Chris Gull, Chair of the Rainbow Fund, said: “Thank you to everyone who put money into the Rainbow Fund buckets, to the artists who appeared and especially to Tony Chapman for his generous personal donation. I will ensure that we get best value for the community when we select which organisations get grants at the September grants round.”
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