Meet the team
Newbury Pride is a charity that consists of the trustees and committee. There are also a large number of volunteers that work with us to make Pride a success, we really could not achieve what we do without the help of our lovely volunteers. None of the trustees or committee members is paid and put the Newbury Pride events on in their own free time.
Shelagh Burnhams (she/her)
Chair
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)
Social Media Lead
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
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
Si.
Blake Burnhams (he/him)
Social Media, Security and Coach
Blake
Avery (she/her)
Social Media, Photography
Avery is a trans woman who joined at the end of 2024. She 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.
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.
David Phipps (he/him)
Secretary
David is an ally and tries to keep committee meetings on time and on track - not an easy task.
Si Hams (they/them)
Social Media
Si.
Mel Taylor
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