Overview
Proud2Be is a grassroots queer-led social enterprise that exists to support and enable LGBTQIA+ people in Devon (and beyond) to thrive, be free, safe, and proud to be ourselves; and to work with others to acknowledge and help dismantle systemic oppression.
Inspired by the mental health issues they faced as a result of the bullying, isolation, and discrimination they experienced growing up queer in a rural village, twins Max and Maya Price set up Proud2Be in 2011 by launching the Proud2Be campaign which features videos and photos from various public figures and members of the public.
Since then, Proud2Be has established itself as a well-respected social enterprise, building community spaces for LGBTQIA+ people and our allies as well as raising positive awareness of LGBTQIA+ life through our training & consultancy and our social media presence.
Proud2Be facilitates various monthly groups for adults and families including an Online group, a Social Evening, a family-friendly Social Saturday, a Low-key Group, a Parent/Carer Support Group, an 18-30 Group, 121 adult support, as well as various one-off Events across Devon.
Proud2Be also runs a youth project, which includes weekly youth groups and 121 youth support.
Our experienced and qualified trainers deliver interactive training sessions to professionals, organisations, and groups around the UK and online.
All of our groups and services are provided by a brilliant and very valued team of staff and volunteers. We have a range of volunteer opportunities available.
To view a timeline of all Proud2Be’s achievements to date, please click here.
Proud2Be asked our group members which words spring to mind when they think about Proud2Be. Here is what they said:
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We are able to provide these groups & services to our community for free, thanks to kind donations from charitable organisations and our wonderful supporters. If you’d like to help support our work, consider donating to Proud2Be or joining our team!
