Pride Month 2024

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.24.038896

I note you seek access to the following information:

Please include the following information:

• Whether any events have been organised for Pride month. If so please provide the date, start and end time, and title/topic of the event
• Whether any LGBT themed merchandise has been purchased for Pride month. i.e. since the beginning of the 2024/25 financial year. If so please provide me with information on what has been purchased and the cost
• Whether the organisation have sponsored any Pride events. If so which events and please provide details of the nature of the sponsorship (particularly the financial value)

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

The Met LGBT+ Network only held one event for Pride Month which was participation in the Pride in London parade by members of the Met LGBT+ Network as a parading contingent. It was on 29 June and was held between 10 am and 4pm roughly.

The Met LGBT+ Network did not purchase any LGBT+ merchandise for this event and the only funding received for this event was the Pride in London participation fee, cost of Met LGBT+ Network polo shirts worn during the parade and refreshments for the briefing event.

Furthermore, the MPS purchased badges to support engagement activity in relation to Pride London 2024. These were purchased at a cost of £1050.

No other events were sponsored.