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Help Us Build an Accessible Pride for Everyone
WSM Pride 2026 is being built with accessibility at its heart. From accessible viewing areas and quieter spaces to welfare support and step-free routes, we want Pride to feel welcoming and safe for everyone in our community.
About one in three queer people are also disabled – and yet, LGBTQ+ spaces, including Pride events, are often inaccessible. This is not only frustrating, but can make us disabled people feel that we are invisible within the queer community. This can even contribute to the ableist stereotype that disabled people are non-sexual and undesirable.
Every donation helps us create a Pride that is welcoming, inclusive and open to everyone.
"Pride is an important part of my existence and as a disabled person, I really enjoy sharing the Weston Pride event along with everyone else"
Maz
"Pride month is a beautiful celebration of queer joy, resilience and resistance. I’ve found that the barriers to attending Pride events have often meant it’s really difficult for me to take part in the way I’d like to."
Jessie
Pride means everything to me as someone who attended for many years while firmly in the closet. Without adaptations I can't access the event at all.
Sarah
Your donations help fund...
Accessible pathways and viewing areas
We are working to provide accessible pathways across the site along with a raised accessible viewing platform, helping disabled visitors and those with mobility needs enjoy the event more comfortably, safely and with a clearer view of the stage and performances.
Welfare and calm spaces
Our welfare and calm spaces are designed to provide support, quieter surroundings and somewhere to take a break away from the main crowds and noise. These spaces will be available throughout the day for anyone who may need them.
Safety, first aid and support services
WSM Pride will have trained stewards, first aid provision and welfare support on site throughout the day to help create a safe, welcoming and well-supported environment for everyone attending.
This is not a niche issue.
For many people, accessible pathways, quieter spaces, seating, welfare support and accessible viewing areas are not “extras” — they are what make attending possible in the first place.
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Over one in five people (23%) in Weston Town and 21% in Worle are considered to be living with a long-term health problem or disability that limits their day-to-day activities.
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About one in three (36%) queer people are also disabled.
We estimate that well over 300 of our attendees will have some kind of disability.