Christopher Joell-Deshields, who has been in position since 2021, faces several allegations from the volunteer directors and others at the organisation. Current and former volunteers have told the BBC they are worried the allegations could damage one of Europe's biggest pride events at what is already a "precarious" time for pride organisations across the UK. Mr Joell-Deshields told The Guardian it would be "inappropriate" to discuss the matter in the press but claimed he remained in his role.
"These were comments from the respondent's chief officer, the most senior person within the executive structure of the organisation, and... inappropriate."