Ex-London Pride CEO admits contempt of court after stoush over event’s social media and bank accounts Christopher Joell-Deshields ‘failed to deliver up’ documents, a WeWork pass and a SIM card The Independent UK · Apr 23
Who is Christopher Joell-Deshields? Pride in London boss sacked for spending donations on luxury goods The chief executive of Pride in London has been sacked following allegations that he used thousands of pounds worth of sponsor-provided vouchers for personal purchases, including luxury goods. The Times of India · Apr 2
London Pride boss sacked over claims he spent £7k of volunteer vouchers on luxury goods Christopher Joell-Deshields, who denies wrongdoing, was suspended for seven months on full pay before his departure Evening Standard · Apr 2
London Pride boss sacked over claims he bought luxury goods with vouchers for volunteers Christopher Joell-Deshields was suspended last year, with £7,125 found to have been spent on items such as perfume The Guardian - UK · Apr 2
London Pride boss accused of contempt of court amid claims of misusing funds Exclusive: Christopher Joell-Deshields could face a fine, asset seizure or imprisonment after allegedly failing to comply with order The Guardian - UK · Jan 13
Suspended London Pride boss ordered to hand back bank accounts London Pride chief executive Christopher Joell-Deshields is under investigation for bullying and misconduct Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2025
Suspended London Pride boss ordered to relinquish control of company bank account Christoper Joell-Deshields to hand over Pride for London’s banking passwords, social media and email accounts The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2025
London Pride chief investigated over misuse of funds claims Pride in London’s chief executive faces allegations of buying luxury fragrances with food and drink vouchers donated to the organisation The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025
London Pride parade boss probed over ‘bullying and misuse of funds’ allegations Christopher Joell-Deshields says he is the victim of a witch hunt and rejects the new board’s authority to oust him from post Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025
London Pride parade chief investigated over alleged misuse of funds Exclusive: Whistleblowers claim food vouchers for volunteers were spent on perfume and Apple devices instead The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2025