News

Friday 17th October 2025 - News
Announcing Change of Leadership

After 14 and a half years, it’s time for us to step back. We believe that part of good leadership is knowing when to reflect and when to rest. We’ve reached that point. Burnout is real, and after pouring so much of ourselves into Proud2Be, we know it’s time to take a step aside. We are so proud of what we’ve... Read more
Friday 31st May 2024 - News
Frequently Asked Questions

Want to get to know Proud2Be? Let our FAQs answer some of your questions about us and our services 💭 What happens at your youth groups? Our groups will look similar to most mainstream youth groups running up and down the country. Young people play games, experiment with their style, eat food, interact with... Read more
Tuesday 6th February 2024 - News Totnes Pride
Totnes Pride Update

We are so proud that we launched the very first Pride in Totnes (in 2013) which ran for 10 consecutive years and that during two of those years, we ran the event online to ensure that Pride continued, even in the face of a global pandemic. We are proud that Totnes Pride has always remained true to the values of Proud2Be;... Read more
Wednesday 31st January 2024 - News
New Counselling Service for Adults

We are pleased to announce that we can now offer counselling sessions (up to 12 weeks per person) to LGBTQIA+ people (18+) based in Devon, UK (we have hubs in Paignton and Newton Abbot). This is a free service although we gladly accept donations. Counselling can provide a space for you to begin to unpick and understand... Read more
Thursday 14th December 2023 - News
Proud2Be Festive Closures

We'll be closing most of our services over the festive period, to give our staff and volunteers a well-deserved break You can still come along and join us at our Festive Get Together on 25th December! Find our full holiday timetable below: Youth Services: Closed 21st Dec - 2nd Jan Adult & Families... Read more
Monday 7th August 2023 - News Totnes Pride
10 Years of Proud2Be Totnes Pride – An Important Update

**For those who missed our post at the beginning of 2023 about Totnes Pride** Can you believe that Proud2Be has been running Totnes Pride for 10 years? In some ways, it seems like only yesterday that we were cutting the rainbow ribbon at our first event back in 2013! Planning Totnes Pride takes a small team of... Read more
Friday 17th March 2023 - News
Join the Proud2Be Team

Exciting News! Proud2Be are looking for a dynamic, kind, enthusiastic and inclusive Sessional Admin Assistant to join our fabulous team! Find out... Read more
Friday 24th February 2023 - News Totnes Pride
10 Years of Proud2Be Totnes Pride – An Important Update

Can you believe that Proud2Be has been running Totnes Pride for 10 years? In some ways, it seems like only yesterday that we were cutting the rainbow ribbon at our first event back in 2013! Planning Totnes Pride takes a small team of dedicated Proud2Be volunteers at least 10 months of the year. This means over the last... Read more
Wednesday 25th January 2023 - News
Join the Proud2Be Team

Exciting News! Proud2Be are looking for dynamic, kind, enthusiastic and inclusive people to join our fabulous team! We are recruiting: An Adult Support Worker - South Devon Find out... Read more
Monday 12th September 2022 - News
Join the Proud2Be Team

Exciting News! Proud2Be are looking for dynamic, kind, enthusiastic and inclusive people to join our fabulous team! We are recruiting: An Adult Support Worker - South DevonA Youth Support Worker - Torbay Find out... Read more
Friday 8th July 2022 - News
Join the Proud2Be Team

Proud2Be are looking for dynamic, kind, enthusiastic and inclusive people to join our fabulous team! We are recruiting: An Adult Support Worker - South DevonDirectors - NationwideA Youth Engagement and Wellbeing Coordinator - South DevonA Youth Support Worker - South Hams Find out... Read more
Saturday 29th August 2020 - News
Proud2Be in Solidarity with Black Lives Matter

To say that we are angered by the ongoing racial injustice and police brutality against Black people would be a huge understatement. Proud2Be stands in solidarity with all those protesting in response to the senseless murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless others. We have been taking some time... Read more
Thursday 19th March 2015 - News
Something to share…

This letter has been sat on my desk for a few weeks now. I had forgotten I had written it and when I found it at my Mum's house (I stumbled across it whilst looking for childhood photos to show to my partner) I knew that I wanted to share it with you. Part of me felt like I should keep it for myself but then I remembered that... Read more