For a second consecutive year, Willans is proud to partner with Pride in Cheltenham and Pride in Gloucestershire, which return in May and September 2025.
On Saturday 17 May, Pride in Cheltenham will take over Imperial Gardens once again, where Willans’ head office will be proudly flying its rainbow flags in support of the LGBTQ+ community.
As well as a full line-up of music acts, the event will see the return of the Pride dog show, as well as the Pride march, which will take to the streets of Cheltenham town centre to celebrate and promote self-acceptance and equality for all.
As sponsors of the Pride in Cheltenham main stage, we’ll be hosting a stand at the event with many of our lawyers on hand to discuss issues such as parental responsibility, child arrangements in same-sex marriages, cohabitation agreements and wills. Please do come and say hello and pick up a copy of our guide to LGBTQ+ and the law.
Pride in Gloucestershire will also return to Gloucester park in Gloucester on Saturday 13 September. In the week leading up to the event, Willans lawyers will attend the Pride in Gloucestershire HUB where they will be happy to take questions and offer support to parents of LGBTQ+ children, as well as LGBTQ+ parents on any legal matters or issues they may be facing. On the day, we will also have a stand in Gloucester park and one of our expert solicitors will join a panel of speakers at the event.
Pride in Gloucestershire’s events director & trustee Joseph-James Picknell said: “We are delighted to welcome Willans on board once again as partners of Pride in Cheltenham and Pride in Gloucestershire. It’s really important for us to have the support of local businesses and particularly those who share our passion for raising awareness of LGBTQ+ issues and promoting inclusivity across our county.”
Speaking about the partnership, Willans’ managing partner Bridget Redmond said: “We are once again proud to partner with Pride in Cheltenham and Pride in Gloucestershire to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community as both members and allies. Equality and inclusion are values that resonate with us as lawyers and as a business. We are looking forward to taking part in this celebration and to meeting clients old and new.”
Simon Pathé, who joined the firm as a partner in our employment law & business immigration team earlier this year, said: “Willans’ supportive and inclusive culture is something that stands it apart from other firms,” while Tom O’Riordan, partner in our wills, trusts & probate team and LGBTQ+ champion said: “As an LGBTQ+ lawyer, I feel very privileged to work for a firm that actively demonstrates its allegiance with the community. Not only does Pride help to raise awareness of LGBTQ+ issues, but it also advocates everybody’s right to live their life with equal opportunities and express themselves and their unique identity.”
For more information on Pride in Cheltenham and Pride in Gloucestershire 2025, please visit the Pride in Gloucestershire website.
About Pride in Gloucestershire
Pride in Gloucestershire stands as a beacon of celebration and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community across our county. Through events like our annual Pride celebration, we strive to connect, uplift, and inspire. Our mission is to combat homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia while pushing for continual progress, acceptance, and inclusivity.
Driven by our passion for equality and diversity, we envision a society where all LGBTQ+ individuals can realise their full potential. We endeavour to raise awareness of LGBTQ+ issues, providing resources, education, and entertainment in a nurturing environment.
