Request ID: FOI-0964-2324 Date published: 24 July 2023
You asked
Please inform me of the total cost of TFL support for pride this year - to include redecorating buses, trains, stations, contributions to parades, posters, badges and stickers, advertising, other promotions, PR events, administrative time cost, spent this year 2023. Thank you.
We answered
Our Ref: FOI-0964-2324
Thank you for your request received on 1 July 2023 asking for information about TfL’s Pride campaign.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and our information access policy. I can confirm that we do the information you require.
TfL is an organisation that positively celebrates and recognises the unique diversity of London. We have a major role in ensuring London feels open to everyone - bringing both cultural and business benefits to our staff and customers. London is one of the most diverse cities in the world and public transport is key enabling people to make the most out of life’s opportunities. For us at TfL, inclusive transport addresses the barriers to anyone being able to travel spontaneously with freedom, safety and independence to their destination of choice, so that everyone can experience the benefits that a city like London has to offer. We are extremely proud to be marking Pride each year on our transport network and we work with our staff members, suppliers and collaborators to help us deliver this. This year we worked with our partners Arriva Rail London, MTR Elizabeth line, Hayley Rail, Abellio and Global as well as shining LGBTQ+ personalities to support Pride in London and the LGBTQ+ community. The activities around Pride are responsibly funded from allocated budget and with the funding from our partners. Staff hours involved around Pride activity are business as usual hours or volunteer hours. The total cost for the Pride campaign is approximately £13,000 excluding individual vehicle wraps which are fully funded by our partners. If this is not the information you are looking for please do not hesitate to contact me.
Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.
Yours sincerely
Gemma Jacob Senior FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
