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Ep.43 Tom Price | Inside Reading Pride: Growth, Community, and the Keys to Success
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In this episode, Tom Price, Chief Engagement Officer at Reading Pride, shares the story behind one of Reading’s most vibrant community events.
Tom discusses how Reading Pride has grown into a 15,000-person celebration of inclusivity and joy, powered by a small team and strong partnerships.
The episode also highlights the charity’s year-round work, including new community outreach initiatives and collaborations with other organisations. As well as Reading Pride’s fundraising, promotion, and future goals.
Tom also reflects on the lessons that he’s learned over the years, the power of relationships, and why putting people first is key to long-term impact.
TIME CODES
00:00 Greeting
00:39 Intro to Tom Price and Reading Pride
01:23 The difference between Pride of Reading Awards and Reading Pride
02:14 How Reading Pride is organised
03:51 How has Reading Pride developed over the years
05:15 Get one thing set up before moving onto something else
06:15 How Reading Pride is funded
07:08 Reading Pride Merchandise
08:08 How Reading Pride is promoted
09:36 What Tom has learned over the years
10:28 How Tom manages his relationships
12:06 Plans for Reading Pride going forwards
13:39 Reading Pride fences
15:12 How can people and businesses get involved with Reading Pride
15:54 Final thoughts
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