A FUNDRAISING effort is under way to collect cash for an LBGT+ event.

Organisers behind Basildon Pride are aiming to raise £2,000 for this year’s event and have launched an online funding page.

An event spokesman said: “We have started planning this event with no funds being a new community organisation and we are working through a number of funding streams to ensure we can put on the biggest and best festival possible.

“We hope the community will support us in helping making this happen.”

The main pride event will take place on Saturday, September 14, with a free festival at Gloucester Park, Basildon following a colourful and exciting parade through Basildon town centre.

To donate to the event, which promotes equality and diversity, go to www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/basildonpride.