Access Festival is a really special event that brings together the Pure community in a safe, inclusive space to enjoy live music, food, dancing and entertainment.
It gives our clients the chance to experience something many of us take for granted… the atmosphere, excitement and joy of a live music event.
Around 8 years ago, the idea for Access Festival was born from a personal experience of attending a music festival… the excitement beforehand, choosing outfits, planning drinks, and anticipating live performances.
The following day, sharing photos and memories highlighted something important: not everyone has access to these experiences.
We spoke to over 50 of our clients and found that more than half had never been to a live music event or festival, so we decided to create one!
The first festival welcomed just over 100 people. Now, it’s grown to over 320 attendees, and it keeps getting bigger every year.
Access Festival 2026
Date: Friday 17th July 2026 | 4pm to 9pm
Location: Guildhall Stockport
Open to our Pure Community and their parents/carers
There are lots of ways that you or your business could support Access Festival and help make it even better.
Every contribution, big or small, helps us make the Access Festival a really special experience for the people we support. We welcome donations from both businesses and individuals and we are grateful for everything we receive.
Monetary Donations
Monetary donations are greatly appreciated as they help us to cover key costs and continue growing the festival each year.
Materials and Supplies
Items like paper and ink for invitations, decorations and activities all make a big difference behind the scenes.
Tombola and Raffle Supplies
Our tombola and raffle are always a highlight on the day, and donations help us create something fun and exciting for everyone taking part.
If you’d like to support the festival through a donation, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Emily to organise.
Volunteers play a huge part in bringing Access Festival to life!
Whether you can give a few hours in the lead up to help us prepare, or join us on the day itself, your time and support make a real difference in creating a welcoming, enjoyable experience for everyone attending.
It’s a great opportunity to get involved, meet new people and be part of something really special. We also welcome volunteers from businesses, so it could be a great team building opportunity too.
If you’d like to get involved, please contact Emily to register as an Access Festival volunteer.
Contact Emily here
You can also support Access Festival by helping us connect with businesses and organisations who may be able to contribute.
We’re always looking to grow the festival, and introductions or recommendations can make a huge difference. If you know a business or contact who may be interested in supporting the festival, we’d love to hear from you!
Contact Emily here
We’re always grateful for businesses and individuals who can offer their time, skills or services to help bring Access Festival to life.
Support like this makes a huge difference to the overall experience, helping us create a fun, engaging and memorable event for everyone attending!
This could include:
Photo booths
Karaoke equipment
Live music or performers
Event entertainment
Discounted or donated services
If you or your organisation can support in this way, we’d love to hear from you and explore how you can be part of the festival.
Contact Emily here
Our Wonderful Sponsors
A huge thank you to the organisations who support Access Festival and help make it happen! This support plays a big part in creating such a special event for the people we work with.
If you’d like to see your business featured here, there are lots of ways to support Access Festival. Please see above for information and contact emily.baker@pureinnovations.co.uk to get involved.
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