A charity has announced a fundraiser to launch its 2025 campaign.

Swindon and Wiltshire Pride, a registered charity, has announced a Stride for Pride event to launch its fundraising campaign.

The charity, which was recently a finalist at the BBC Make a Difference Awards, relies on donations to support its work in the community.

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The fundraiser costs £20 to enter, or participants can raise a minimum of £50 through sponsorships.

The event will involve walking two laps of Coate Water on Sunday (September 22), at 11am.

The event will involve walking two laps of Swindon Park.

Fundraising manager, Sue Farrell, said: "As a charity, we’re associated with the parks of Swindon, having hosted our annual celebration at three of the town's iconic green spaces.

"So, we’re buzzing that we are able to bring our Stride for Pride fundraiser to Coate Water and kick start what we hope will be an exciting 12 months for us."

Ms Farrell added: "Fundraising is crucial in securing the future of our event and keeping it free for everyone.

"Plus, it allows us to continue our work with youth groups and community projects throughout the year.

"Working with the LGBTQIA+ community and being able to help others express their love as freely as myself is something that continues to inspire me every day."

GWR Park hosted the annual Pride celebration last month, which saw 10,000 people attend the free event throughout the day.

Chairperson Paul Stewart added: "Everyone was so delighted with how this year turned out, and if everyone who attended Pride this year donated £1, then we could make our 2025 event bigger and better.

"It would mean we could expand our important community programme and support more people."

For more information and to register, head to swindonwiltshirepride.co.uk/event-tickets.

The fundraiser costs £20 to enter, or raise a minimum of £20 through sponsorships.

The charity launched in 2008, with the first-ever Pride festival being held in Swindon.

In 2009, the Pride event was expanded to also incorporate Wiltshire.