Last summer Futures was represented for the first time at two Pride events.
We held a stall at Daventry Pride in the Park, Northamptonshire and Pride in Belper, Derbyshire, where we got to take part in the parade as hundreds of happy faces lined the streets to wave as we went by.
We asked the crowd two questions using our graffiti walls:
- “What does Pride in your community mean to you?”
- “How can your community feel inclusive?”
We were blown away by the responses and we’re proudly still displaying our bright rainbow boards at our head office, Futures House. It was especially great seeing so many young people get stuck in and come up with some really thoughtful answers.
Most adults took a few moments to consider what they wanted to write, whereas the young people knew straight away what to say. They have given us lots to think about as we continue our work in the community and strive to become an ever more diverse and inclusive organisation.
