To promote equality and diversity for the public benefit and in particular the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity of those living in York and the surrounding areas in particular but not exclusively by: 1) raising awareness and educating the public about the issues and difficulties affecting the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people; 2) cultivating a sentiment in favour of equality and diversity in particular through celebrating the diversity of the LGBT+ community; and 3) staging an annual LGBT festival and smaller events, including regular social events for the LGBT+ community in a safe environment throughout the year. 4) providing funding and or grants and or donations to other charitable and voluntary organisations which the trustees shall from time to time determine.