# Pride in Ely CIO

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1170817 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1170817)
- Website: https://www.prideinely.co.uk
- Latest income: £9,908; spending £11.9k
- What it funds: Human rights / equality / diversity
- Who it helps: Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Cambridgeshire
- Other names: Ely Pride (working)
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/pride-in-ely

We are a community based charity for LGBTQ-plus individuals in Ely. We have created a safe place for people to meet in Ely. Our first Ely Pride event was held in August 2018 and this has been well supported within the City. Our ultimate aim is to be able to offer more support by working with other organisations and in particular to educate around diversity and inclusion.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 2025 | £9,908 | £11.9k | not filed |
| 3 Feb 2024 | £14.9k | £14.8k | not filed |
| 3 Feb 2023 | £11.2k | £13k | not filed |
| 3 Feb 2022 | £1,459 | £431 | not filed |
| 3 Feb 2021 | £679 | £566 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote equality and diversity by the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity by:(a) Providing support services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and other sexualities and identities (lgbt+);(b) Advancing education to improve the understanding of lgbt+ people;(c) Organising support meetings and events exclusively for lgbt+ people;(d) Organising inclusive events to encourage the acceptance of all people regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity.

## What it funds

Pride in Ely CIO is registered under the Charity Commission purposes human rights / equality / diversity for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Pride in Ely CIO reported income of £9,908 and spending of £11.9k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 3 Feb 2025, it spent £40.7k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cambridgeshire.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Pride in Ely CIO in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (prideinely.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Pride in Ely CIO open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Pride in Ely CIO is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Pride in Ely CIO fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Cambridgeshire.

### Does Pride in Ely CIO give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Pride in Ely CIO makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Pride in Ely CIO give each year?

The register does not break out Pride in Ely CIO's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 3 Feb 2025 was £11.9k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,139 a year.

### How large is Pride in Ely CIO?

In its latest reported year Pride in Ely CIO reported income of £9,908 and spending of £11.9k.


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