Bring the Pride Torch to Your Community!
The Staffordshire Moorlands is celebrating pride in 2026, we have a pride torch that will light the way.
Photos - Andrew Billington
The Staffordshire Moorlands Pride Torch is on the move again, and we’re looking for amazing locations to host it! This is your chance to celebrate and make the LGBTQ+ community visible in your town, village, or neighbourhood.
We’re inviting local groups, schools, community centres, businesses, and individuals to apply for the Pride Torch to visit your area and receive up to £250 to help host inclusive activities. Whether it’s a picnic in the park, a silent disco, drag storytelling, a rainbow slide, crafts, a dance event, or afternoon tea, we want to hear your ideas for bringing people together in celebration!
Key Dates:
- Applications must be submitted by 13th March 2026
- Successful applicants will be notified by 20th March 2026
- The Pride Torch will travel across the Moorlands on 26th and 27th June 2026
What you will do:
- Book a space
- Create and deliver an activity
- Recruit volunteers
- Share advertising of the event
- Be responsible for event planning and delivery
What OUTSIDE will do:
- Bring the torch to your place
- Advertise your activity
- Pay £250
- Provide event planning templates where needed
- Connect you with other places on the route!
How to apply
Simply complete this application form below and email it to pride@outsidearts.org
Applications must be submitted by 13th March 2026
Let’s light up the Staffordshire Moorlands with pride, joy, and visibility! Apply now and be part of something truly special!
For more information, get in touch at pride@outsidearts.org.