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# Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard connects with LGBTQ+ community at Lib Dem conference fringe event
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/brighton-hove-lgbt-switchboard-connects-with-lgbtq-community-at-lib-dem-conference-fringe-event/
- Published: 2026-09-21T11:18:22.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-21T11:18:22.000Z
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: Community Corner

**Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard** joined LGBTQ+ organisations, activists and community members at a networking event held alongside the **Liberal** **Democrats' Autumn Conference** in Brighton this weekend.

Representatives from the charity attended the **LGBTQ+ Networking Brunch** at **The Birdcage**, where they spoke to conference delegates and local residents about the support services available through the organisation.

Switchboard volunteers **Claudette** and **Jan** staffed the charity's information stand throughout the event, answering questions and sharing details about the range of services offered to LGBTQ+ people in Brighton & Hove.

The brunch, organised by **LGBT Foundation** and **LGBT+ Liberal Democrats**, brought together a wide range of LGBTQ+ organisations and community groups, creating opportunities for networking, collaboration and discussions around issues affecting LGBTQ+ communities.

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In a statement following the event, Switchboard said the gathering provided a valuable opportunity to connect with people attending the conference while strengthening relationships with other organisations working across the sector.

"The brunch brought together LGBTQ+ organisations, services and community members, so it was a good chance to meet people, catch up with other organisations and talk about the issues affecting our communities," the charity said.

Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard is one of the UK's longest-running LGBTQ+ charities, providing a range of support services including a helpline, trans support services, dementia support, wellbeing programmes and community-led projects.

The event formed part of a wider programme of LGBTQ+ fringe activity taking place alongside the Liberal Democrats' conference in Brighton, with campaigners and charities using the gathering to engage with politicians and highlight issues affecting LGBTQ+ people.

Switchboard thanked everyone who visited its stall during the event and paid tribute to the organisers for bringing together so many community organisations in one place.

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The charity's conference outreach will continue next weekend when staff and volunteers travel to Liverpool for another LGBTQ+ Networking Brunch taking place alongside the **Labour Party Conference**.

The event will be held at The Bluecoat on **Sunday 27 September** and is expected to bring together LGBTQ+ groups, campaigners and delegates attending Labour's annual gathering.

Those seeking support or information about Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard's services can find out more [through the charity's website.](https://www.switchboard.org.uk/hub/our-services/?v=7885444af42e&ref=scenemag.co.uk)