Special interview: James Clarke

In our CORE Community series, we explore the visionary leaders behind the movement through in-depth, personal conversations.

In this interview, we speak to James Clarke, Director of People & Culture and Board member at Pride In London about:

• the broad mission of Pride In London
• the key changes made in the last year and how these shifts are helping the organisation better serve the community and its volunteers
• this year’s main event, the Parade, and what we can look forward to
• their current recruitment cycle and the strategic roadmap for the board, identifying the specific expertise and lived experience required to strengthen the organisation's leadership 
• The importance of volunteering and why it matters

Pride In London: volunteer-led, non-profit organisation behind the UK’s largest annual LGBTQ+ festival and parade. Founded on the values of visibility, unity, and equality, they serve as both a joyful celebration of queer identity and a vital protest platform to campaign for further rights and inclusion. Every summer, the event transforms Central London into a vibrant hub of community-led stages and performances, culminating in a world-famous parade that brings together over a million participants and spectators to honour LGBTQIA+ history and advocate for a more equitable future.