Celebrating Pride across the North East: Join us Summer!
We're proud to be kicking off a vibrant summer of Pride celebrations across the North East, and we'd love for you to join us! Foster with North East and our local authority partners will be out in full colour at events throughout the region, offering a warm, welcoming space to talk all things fostering.
Whether you're just curious or seriously thinking about fostering, these events are a fantastic opportunity to meet local fostering teams, ask questions, and explore how fostering could fit into your life. No pressure - just open, honest conversations in a relaxed and inclusive environment.
At Foster with North East, celebrating Pride is about more than showing up - it's about standing up. There are still many misconceptions about who can foster, and we know that LGBTQ+ individuals and families are sometimes overlooked or don't know themselves that they can foster. That's why it's so important for us to be part of these conversations. Pride events give us the chance to challenge stereotypes, celebrate diversity, and show that fostering is open to everyone with love to give; regardless of gender identity, sexuality, or background.
We're proud to be supporting both Out North East's Summer of Pride through events in Sunderland, Gateshead and South Tyneside and to be the official sponsor of the craft zones of all five of the Pride in Tees Valley.
Where you'll find us this Summer:
Sunday 15th June | 10am - 4pm
With the Together for Children, Sunderland team
Pride in Sunderland Concert, Keel Square Sunderland
Saturday 28th June | 12pm - 7pm
With the Together for Children, Sunderland team
Hartlepool Pride - Hartlepool Art Gallery, Church St, TS24 7EQ
Saturday 5th July | 10am - 4pm
With the Hartlepool team
We are sponsors of the Family Art Zone!
Saturday 5th July | 1pm - 5pm
With the South Tyneside team
Cleveland Pride - Saltburn Library, Windsor Road, TS12 1AT
Sunday 6th July |10am - 4pm
With the Redcar and Cleveland team
We are sponsors of the Family Art Zone!
Pride Newcastle, Market Village at Grey's Monument / Old Eldon Square
Saturday 19th July | 12noon - 5pm
With the Newcastle team
Sunday 20th July | 12noon - 5pm
With the South Tyneside team
Pride in Hebburn Fountain's Park, NE31 1XS
Saturday 26th July | 10am - 4pm
With the South Tyneside team
Stockton Pride, Stockton, Dovecot Street, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1LL
Saturday 26th July | 11am - 4pm
With the Stockton team
We are sponsors of the Family Art Zone!
Sunday 27th July | 12pm - 4pm
With the South Tyneside team
Pride in Gateshead launch event, Metro Centre
Saturday 2nd August | 10am - 4pm
With the Gateshead team
Pride in Gateshead Family Picnic, Saltwell Park
Sunday 24th August | 12pm - 4pm
With the Gateshead team
Sunday 10th August | 12pm - 6.30pm
With the Darlington team
We are sponsors of the Family Art Zone!
Middlesbrough Pride, location TBC
Saturday 27th September | 11am - 4pm
With the Middlesbrough team
We are sponsors of the Family Art Zone!
Why visit us at Pride?
- Dispel any misconceptions about who can foster?
- Discover how you can foster with your local council
- Learn about the support available for foster families across the region
- Discover how fostering can fit around your life
- Pick up information, freebies, and have a friendly chat!
No matter who you are or where you're from, there's a place for you in fostering. Come say hello and find out how you could make a difference in a child's life.
Want to find out more? Talk to us about fostering for your local council
Pop along to meet our teams at one of our events, or complete an enquiry form call our hub team on 0800 917 7771 or find an information event.
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