Published on August 27, 2026
BeU Swindon At Swindon & Wiltshire Pride 2026
On Saturday 15 August we packed up our rainbow bunting and headed to GWR Park for Swindon & Wiltshire Pride 2026 — a brilliant day celebrating love, identity and being unapologetically yourself.
A Day To Be Yourself
Our motto has always been “Be yourself, everyone else is already taken” — so Pride is a day that means a lot to us. On Saturday 15 August, our team set up our stall at GWR Park for Swindon & Wiltshire Pride 2026, joining the celebrations as the Pride march made its way through town to the park.
Alongside information about our free mental health support, we brought BeU Bingo, a giant colouring banner, books celebrating identity and inclusion, and plenty of freebies — and spent the day in the sunshine chatting with children, young people and families from across Swindon and Wiltshire.
Our team on the BeU Swindon stall at GWR Park, Swindon & Wiltshire Pride 2026
Why Pride Matters For Young People's Mental Health
Feeling accepted for who you are is one of the biggest protective factors for good mental health. For many LGBTQ+ young people, that acceptance can’t be taken for granted — which is why days like Pride, and safe spaces all year round, matter so much.
At BeU Swindon we want every young person to know they can be themselves with us. Our support is free, non-judgemental and open to children and young people in Swindon aged 5–18 (up to 25 with SEND) — whoever you are, however you identify.
See You Next Year
A huge thank you to the organisers of Swindon & Wiltshire Pride and to everyone who stopped by the stall to say hello, play a round of BeU Bingo or add a splash of colour to our banner. We loved every minute — see you at the next one.
If you or a young person you know needs support, you don’t have to wait. Visit our contact page to take the first step.
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I felt completely lost and overwhelmed when I first reached out for help. The practitioner really listened to me without any judgment and helped me understand that what I was going through wasn't my fault. For the first time in months, I didn't feel alone. They gave me practical ways to cope with my anxiety that actually work in real life.
EMEmma
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I refer students here regularly because I know they'll get the right support. The early help they provide has made such a difference to young people in our school. Parents always feedback positively about the service.
RARachel
School Counselor
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SASarah
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I was nervous about group therapy but it turned out to be exactly what I needed. Meeting other young people who understood what I was going through made such a difference.
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