Charity launches fundraiser 'to make Pride happen in Liverpool'
"We've realised as a city that no one organisation should own and operate something like Pride."
Mr Hopkinson said the charity had been approached by lots of "disappointed and concerned" people.He said a range of potential cash-generating ideas had been suggested but there was a "very significant challenge" of only seven weeks to arrange an event in time for July."We have a list of aspirations - we are currently pulling together community stakeholders, partners and local people to see what's possible," he said.With ideas ranging from a rally and a peaceful march to a street festival, Mr Hopkinson said the community "would be at the heart of the plans"."Liverpool is all about community," he said."Pride is owned by everyone. Let's have a Pride that centres around community."The idea of working as a collective, as a collaborative of individuals and organisations, works much better and actually feels more Scouse and more authentic."
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