# Pride month round up – 10 ways brands are showing support

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2022/06/10/pride-month-round-up-10-ways-brands-are-showing-support/
- Published: 2022-06-10T09:00:00+01:00
- Author: Melanie May

**Here are 10 ways brands are raising funds for LGBTQIA+ causes this Pride month,
from cocktails and children’s stories, to a new Tom Daley collection, and a collaboration
between Cher and Versace. **

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#### tonies’ Pride Tales Tonies

Ahead of Pride Month, children’s audio system tonies launched [Pride Tales](https://tonies.com/en-gb/tonies/favorite-tales/pride-tales/),
a Tonie dedicated to celebrating and reinforcing positive Pride messages for little
listeners and their families. Narrated by Johannes Radebe, the Pride Tales Tonies
take the shape of the famous rainbow. For the launch of the Pride Tales Tonie, tonies
has partnered with [Mermaids](https://es.prsts.de/c/c1A/c9Su/9rdaQNY29Ij2XcRl1d_SN3/si8/mTJQ/F/43d0c3e2)
and will be donating 100% of the profits from sales of the Pride Tales Tonie to 
the charity.

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#### YOTEL’s YOTEL Pride cocktail & mocktail

Hotel group [YOTEL](https://www.yotel.com/en) is marking Pride month with a new 
cocktail and mocktail and donating 100% of proceeds directly to [Switchboard](https://switchboard.lgbt/).
Customers can also donate directly to the charity at YOTEL London City, Glasgow,
Edinburgh and Manchester Deansgate for the month of June, plus YOTEL has rolled 
out updated LGBTQIA+ training to staff in the UK. The ‘YOTEL Pride’ cocktail and
mocktail are available in London City, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Manchester Deansgate
throughout the month of June, priced at £6 with 100% of proceeds directly benefiting
Switchboard.

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#### Pantherella’s Shine socks

Partnering with [Trade Sexual Health](https://www.tradesexualhealth.com/), British
sock maker Pantherella is donating 10% of all sales of its unisex [Shine socks](https://www.pantherella.com/shine)
to the charity. The British brand has been making socks in the same family-owned
factory in Leicester since 1937, making the local charity the perfect partner. Part
of Pantherella’s Sports Luxe range, the Shine sock features a rainbow design, synonymous
with the Pride movement. Knitted from Egyptian Cotton with a touch of Lycra, there
is also a variety of special features such as a ventilated top, arch support and
cushioned sole for all-day comfort. Pantherella has been continuously donating to
charity through the profits of its Shine sock for over two years now.

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#### Dr Martens Pride Generations campaign

Dr Martens has launched [Pride Generations](https://www.drmartens.com/uk/en_gb/for-pride/pride-generations-nightlife)–
a series giving voices in the LBGTQIA+ community a platform. Pride Generations is
Dr. Martens first unbranded campaign featuring the talents of Lady Phyll (co-founder
of UK Black Pride) and Lucia Blayke (founder London of London Trans+ Pride) in the
first episode, discussing their work in activism as well their personal background
and organisation’s history. Coming in June will be Kia (artist and ex-mother of 
the House of LaBaija) and Lee Soulja (founder and father of the House of Soulja)
who both share their history with the ballroom scene. This year Dr Martens will 
also be donating more than £200,000 across the globe for charities including [akt](https://www.akt.org.uk/)
in the UK, ReBit in Japan and Black Rainbow in Australia (amongst many others).

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![Costa coffee pride cup](https://wfay6x.infiniteuploads.cloud/2022/06/Costa-Coffee-
Reusable-Pride-cup-2022.jpg)

#### Costa Coffee’s limited-edition reusable cup

This year Costa Coffee is teaming up with [Switchboard](https://switchboard.lgbt/)
with a special limited-edition reusable waffle cup. Available in selected Costa 
Coffee stores and [online](https://w10.world/costacoffee/costa-range.html), £1 from
every sale will be donated. Since 2019, Costa Coffee has raised over £130,000 for
Switchboard. For the first time, Costa Coffee will also be an official partner of
Brighton & Hove Pride 2022, which runs from 5 to 7 August. Costa Coffee will have
a pop-up store situated in Preston Park with photo opportunities, Espresso Martini
happy hours and its summer drinks menu of Frappes and iced coffees. In addition 
to the main arena activity, members of the Costa Coffee LGBT+ Shine network will
also take part in the Brighton & Hove Pride Parade on 6 August.

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> We’re passionate about ensuring that all LGBT+ people feel safe and are free to
> be themselves. To mark [#IDAHOTB](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IDAHOTB?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw),
> our STORSTOMMA bags will be on sale for the 4th year running, with 100% of profits
> continuing to be donated to LGBT+ charities and initiatives across the UK & Ireland.
> [pic.twitter.com/wQ9YPLd1aR](https://t.co/wQ9YPLd1aR)
> — IKEA UK (@IKEAUK) [May 17, 2022](https://twitter.com/IKEAUK/status/1526511076346675202?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

#### IKEA’s Storsomma

IKEA’s LGBT+ rainbow flag [Storstomma](https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/storstomma-carrier-bag-large-multicolour-10483210/)
bag is back, in small and large versions, with 100% of profits being distributed
to support local LGBTQIA+ initiatives.

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> To celebrate [#PrideMonth](https://twitter.com/hashtag/PrideMonth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> we've joined forces with [@Kaleidoscope_T](https://twitter.com/Kaleidoscope_T?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> to create our Pride Jolly Ginger. 10% of all sales will be donated to this cause,
> a charity focusing on upholding the rights of LGBT+ people around the world. [https://t.co/rNzfDddQkX](https://t.co/rNzfDddQkX)
> [pic.twitter.com/A2Eqvoxa6Y](https://t.co/A2Eqvoxa6Y)
> — Biscuiteers (@BiscuiteersLtd) [June 8, 2022](https://twitter.com/BiscuiteersLtd/status/1534446642685935616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

#### The Biscuiteers Ginger Pride biscuit

The Biscuiteers [Ginger Pride](https://www.biscuiteers.com/biscuits/pride-jolly-ginger)
gingerbread person is iced with a rainbow striped t-shirt, and 10% of all sales 
are being donated to the Kaleidoscope Trust.

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> There's still time to get your hands on our Pride charity tees 🏳️‍🌈 Shop online
> now 👉 [https://t.co/3laPyD6Nrg](https://t.co/3laPyD6Nrg) [pic.twitter.com/1HgD3s1wyR](https://t.co/1HgD3s1wyR)
> — New Look (@newlook) [June 8, 2022](https://twitter.com/newlook/status/1534596337739653125?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

#### New Look Pride collection

New Look has released a colourful limited-edition [collection of t-shirts](https://www.newlook.com/uk/pride/c/uk-collections-pride)
to celebrate Pride Month. It is working in partnership with the LGBT Foundation,
and donating 100% of profits to support the LGBTQIA+ community. The collection is
made up of seven styles, inspired by the Progress Pride flag and is priced between
£11.99 and £12.99.

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 https://twitter.com/TomDaley1994/status/1530486370287996928

#### Tom Daley’s Made With Love Pride-themed collection

Tom Daley has released a new collection of Pride-themed t-shirts, hoodies, tank 
tops, and sweatshirts via [his Made With Love fashion label](https://bytomdaley.com/).
100% of the proceeds is going to Rainbow Railroad.

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> [#Cher](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cher?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) and [#Donatella](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Donatella?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> Versace unite for Pride Month as CHERSACE! 
> Shop the limited capsule collection
> now and a portion of sale proceeds taken during June for Pride Month will go to
> Gender Spectrum, a charity whose work directly assists the LGBTQ+ community:[https://t.co/twGezFWHXN](https://t.co/twGezFWHXN)
> [pic.twitter.com/m4IqGYcsAB](https://t.co/m4IqGYcsAB)
> — VERSACE (@Versace) [June 8, 2022](https://twitter.com/Versace/status/1534444217170288641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

#### Cher x Versace

Possibly best of all, is [Chersace](https://www.versace.com/gb/en-gb/world-of-versace/stories/news-projects/versace-x-pride-2022.html)–
Cher and Donatella Versace have united for Pride Month 2022 as CHERSACE, and created
a limited capsule collection of styles in benefit of Gender Spectrum. For £280 a
Chersace Pride t-shirt could be yours.

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![Blu Hydrangea](https://wfay6x.infiniteuploads.cloud/2022/06/image004-1.png)

#### Raze Collective & Deliveroo

In fact – here’s an 11th. Deliveroo has partnered with queer performance charity
[Raze Collective](https://www.razecollective.com/) to celebrate 50 years of Pride,
cabaret and performance in the UK by opening Liza Minnelli-inspired deli shop ­ ‘
Liza The Deli & Friends.’ From Saturday 25 to Sunday 26 June between 10 and 4 at
22 Greek St, London, the Soho pop-up will provide visitors with an immersive ‘Liza’
performance by Drag Race UK vs The World winner Blu Hydrangea live from the pop-
shop window, alongside several LGBTQ+ artists from Raze Collective that capture 
the essence of Cabaret culture. The ‘Liza The Deli & Friends’ pop-up shop will allow
consumers to ‘eat an icon’ and purchase a range of delicious and dazzling eye-catching
food inspired by LQBTQ+ stars. All profits are going to Raze Collective and being
matched by Deliveroo, with a recommended minimum £5 donation per item.
