“We are trying to make it as colourful as possible” – First ever Weaste Pride event to help raise funds for LGBTQ+ youth

Residents of Salford will be able to attend Weaste’s first ever Pride event this July hoping to celebrate love and diversity in the community.

The Weaste Pride event will be raising vital funds for the Albert Kennedy Trust (AKT) who support the LGBTQ+ youth who are facing homelessness or hostile environments.

The event that has already seen support from Salford City Council and Salford MP Rebecca Long Bailey will take place on Saturday 12 July 2025, at the Weaste and Seedley Social Club.

The Pride event will continue throughout the day, welcoming everyone in the community through music, entertainment, and activities for all ages.

Residents who attend the show will also be treated to a drag performance from Tina Tuna.

The free event will also be able to donate to AKT, and help empower and build better futures for those struggling in the community.

The event was organised by Ian Carberry, 37, he said: “This is the first year that we are doing a fundraiser, and we want to help the people of Salford.

“We are hoping to set up a support network, and stop people from being isolated. We are trying to give back.”

The celebrations had originally begun in his garden five years ago as a ‘joke’ but have continued to develop into a hopefully longstanding event.

Ian said: “We just hope to raise as much money as we can. This event started off as a BBQ, but last year 50 people turned up.

“It was getting a bit too big for the garden, so we have fortunately got offered the space.

“We will have a good celebration, and aim to bring the community together.”

He added: “I have lived here for 14 years, I love it here and I just want to give back to the people and the community.”

Ian continued to speak about why an event such as this is important for the community, he added: “There isn’t much happening in Weaste, with the hope of the community we want to turn it into an annual thing.

“It is great for the community, a lot of people have moved to Salford and it is a good way to interact and connect the group.

“This will be a community day, and will be open to everyone and we hope for a good turn out.

“I have so much glitter, banners and rainbows we are trying to make it as colourful as possible.”

The event will also aim to breakdown barriers that exist in the community, as Ian said: “There is still a lot of hate crime, so we are just trying to involve all of the community.

“And people will be able to share their stories, and help those struggling or fighting battles, and living in hostile environments receive support.”

The event will be free for all to attend with the intention of raising vital funds for the AKT, and those who wish to donate to the charity event can do so here.