Shelagh Burnhams (she/her)

Chair, Trustee

Shelagh has recently joined the committee being elected to the chair position.  She brings her vast experience with the organisation of events and raising funds to head up our Pride

Andrea Brookes (she/her)

Vice Chair, Treasurer, Trustee and Community Liaison

Andrea has been a member of the committee since 2022 and has been instrumental in setting up the Newbury Pride shop.  She also helps the local communities to communicate with and help support Pride and vice versa

Mark Riley 

Treasurer

Jake Taylor 

TBD

 

Lesley Barker

Trustee

Jamie Cummings (he/him)

Volunteer Coordinator and Trustee

Jamie is a fun, bubbly, caring person! He is a TV show manager, and carer for adults with learning disability. As part of Newbury pride, he is part community relations and a general dog's body helping out with everything in anyway that he can.

Will Beharrell (he/him)

Secretary, Fundraising and Trustee

Will is Newbury Pride’s Secretary, and a trustee of the charity. He makes sure committee meetings run smoothly by preparing the agenda, minutes and other papers. He is also our fundraising lead, and the first point of contact for grant and sponsorship enquiries.

Graham Reese (he/him)

Inter-pride and Acts, Trustee

Graham started Newbury Pride in 2019 and has the drive to keep Newbury Pride happening, which is increasing and growing each year! This is thanks to the wonderful team on this committee and our supporters who help with everything we do.

Caroline "Ted" Sumner (she/her)

Transport & Security Manager, Trustee

Caroline is a retired coach driver and security guard. And she drives the Newbury pride coach. She also assist with as many events as possible

Simon Ashby (they/them)

Stalls Coordinator

Simon joined Newbury Pride in 2024, helps run the Stalls and facilities for the Pride event plus supports other events throughout the year.  Coming out later in life they've greatly appreciated Newbury Pride's support and want to replicate that for others in a similar situation..

Dawn Butcher (she/her)

Youth Inclusion

Dawn is an Ally who works with young adults and is keen to show support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Si Hams (they/them)

Social Media, Graphic Design and Community Engagement 

Si is a graphic artist and musician who joined the committee just before Pride 2024. They are a ball of creativity with a  desire to find and build on a sense of community and use it to inspire their work

Blake Burnhams (he/him)

Social Media, Security and Coach

Blake is one of the talented team of social media creators and regularly helps out with the Pride coach and other jobs.  He derives a great deal of satisfaction from being part of the committee and helping to change the way people think of the LGBTQ+ community.

Adrian (he/him)

Social Media, Photography

Adrian joined at the end of 2024.  He joined to help and support people while assisting the committee with their goals, events and encouraging people to hold on to their beliefs and to be themselves.

Mikey Russell (he/him)

Social Media, Videography

Mikey has been involved in the Pride movement for over 15 years with previous experience in marketing. In the day job he is a website developer for a car marketing company. Now since mid-2025 runs the all new Community Stage and produces the annual Trans Day of Remembrance film.

Kathy Seymour (she/her)

General Assistance

Kathy joined the committee a few months ago and is a retired senior residential care worker working with children in care she has a strong sense of fairness and people's rights hence why she is happy to be part of Newbury Pride. 

Steph Johnson (she/her)

Social Media

Steph joined the committee in early 2025 and, with her 17 years of experience working in marketing and events, is passionate about using her skills to help build a stronger, more diverse community in West Berkshire. As a parent, she believes strongly that creating a welcoming, supportive environment is essential—not just for us, but for the next generation. 

Charlie Wiggins (he/him)

General Assistance

Charlie-Robin, "but everyone calls me Charlie" joined the committee in 2025. He is fun, bubbly and very bouncy at times. 
"I think LGBTQ pride is important as it is somewhere I can be myself without being judged and with others like me.  The reason I like Newbury Pride is because the committee is like a found family and we do everything we can to ensure the community is a safe environment that they can be themselves in with others like them, without judgement and where they can make local friends"

Sarah Evans (she/her)

Youth Inclusion Lead

Sarah is an ally and has been involved with NP since it was first dreamed up.  As a teacher, she is working towards making links with local youth groups and schools.

Mel Taylor

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