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Business News Wales
27-06-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Principality Building Society Celebrates Pride Cymru with Breakfast Event
(L-R) Gemma Bowen, Chief People Officer and Vicky Wales, Chief Customer Officer for Principality Building Society Headline sponsors of this year's Pride Cymru event, Principality Building Society, saw an impressive turnout at its annual colleague breakfast event to kick off Wales' biggest celebration of equality and diversity. Ahead of this year's Pride march, Principality hosted a breakfast event at the Parkgate Hotel to bring together colleagues, friends, and family and show support for the LGBTQ+ community. Led by Principality's Chief Customer Officer, and Executive Sponsor of the building society's internal Pride Network, Vicky Wales, the breakfast celebration attracted more than 100 attendees. Guests heard a speech from Duncan Alexander, founder of Principality's Pride network before they represented the society in the march with branded Pride t-shirts. Principality employees and their friends and families took part in the mile-long parade, reaffirming the society's ongoing commitment as an ally to the LGBTQ+ community and its pledge to creating a fairer society. This year marked the second year of Principality's third-year partnership deal with Pride Cymru as the headline sponsor. Looking forward, Principality's branch network across Wales will further support local Pride events in Newport, Abergavenny and Torfaen. One highlight will be the return of the Rainbow Roundabout at this year's Cardiff Half Marathon's on Sunday, 5th October, located between miles 10 and 12 of the course in Penylan. Vicky Wales, Chief Customer Officer at Principality Building Society, said: 'Our partnership with Pride Cymru is part of our ongoing commitment to ensure everyone feels seen, heard and valued. I am especially proud of our internal Pride network, whose passion and commitment made this year's Pride event another success. 'As we mark our 165th year, we're proud to continue to strive for inclusivity and a fairer society within the communities we proudly serve. Our Pride breakfast was a vibrant and meaningful way for our colleagues, their friends and family to celebrate before joining the parade and the festivities across the weekend.' Dan Walsh, Chair of Pride Cymru said: 'Pride is about joy, celebration and unity and it's always a pleasure to see Principality Building Society embrace that so wholeheartedly. We are grateful for their dedication in championing inclusivity and creating spaces where everyone feels valued. A household name across Wales, Principality's active allyship to the LGBTQ+ tells people, whichever city, town or village they live in Wales that there is a place for them in a modern, inclusive Wales.'
Business News Wales
22-05-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Principality Building Society Named Headline Sponsor of Pride Cymru for Third Consecutive Year
HUW JOHN, CARDIFF – pictureshuwjohn@ Principality Building Society sponsorship Pride Cymru 2024, Cardiff Pride Cymru has announced that Principality Building Society is headline sponsor for the third year running, as part of its main stage sponsorship deal. Wales' largest not-for-profit LGBTQ+ group, which this year celebrates its 26th anniversary of advocating for inclusion and equality, is set to host the annual weekend event from June 21 in Cooper's Field, Bute Park, Cardiff. The event is expected to attract over 50,000 people to the city, with the parade at the heart of the celebration, bringing together thousands of individuals to march in solidarity and pride. Principality Building Society, Wales' largest, recently announced their long-term commitment to high streets and the community until at least 2030. Principality colleagues will join the march and branding will be visible across the event as the organisation continues their commitment to being an ally to the LGBTQ+ community, and to creating a fairer society. Principality plans to further support Pride events across Wales, including the return of Cardiff Half Marathon's Rainbow Roundabout at this year's event on Sunday October 5. The roundabout, which participants pass twice between miles 10 and 12, gives runners a boost of a vibrant and colourful atmosphere. Vicky Wales, Chief Customer Officer at Principality Building Society, said: 'We're delighted to once again be headline sponsors of Pride Cymru. As a responsible business, we are committed to championing inclusivity, belonging and advocating for a fairer society. 'Thanks to the passion and dedication of our Pride network, colleagues, their friends and families come together in strength for the march – creating an incredible atmosphere every year. I have no doubt this year will be any different, and I am really looking forward to it.' Gian Molinu, Chair of Pride Cymru said: 'We're delighted to welcome back Principality Building Society as our Main Stage sponsor. 'Over the last three years, Principality has worked closely with us to make sure Wales' national Pride event is able to go ahead in a safe and engaging way. 'We thank everyone at Principality Building Society for their continued commitment and their allyship.' Matt Newman, Chief Executive at Run 4 Wales, said: 'We're so pleased to be continuing our partnership with Principality Building Society and Pride Cymru on the return of the Principality Rainbow Roundabout. 'This will be the third year the inclusive course entertainment zone will appear at the Cardiff Half and runner feedback has always been fantastic. 'Not only is it a great symbol of inclusivity showing that the Cardiff Half is welcoming to all, but its position at miles 10 and 12 really helps to motivate runners when they need it most. 'The Principality Rainbow Roundabout always gives so much vibrancy and positivity and has become an area the runners look forward to reaching as they make their way towards the finish line.'
