Fundraising News akt announces first-ever limited festival clothing collection in partnership with DOM&INK akt, formerly known as Albert Kennedy Trust, has launched its first-ever limited festival clothing collection in partnership with DOM&INK. 100% of profit from each purchase will support homeless LGBTQ+ young people facing the cold streets this winter. But hurry – the collection is only available unt By Graham Robson • 1 min read
HIV Activists launch crowdfunder to publish powerful calendar, which tells the incredible history of HIV and AIDS in the capital AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP) activists have launched a crowdfunder to cover printing costs of a powerful new pin-up calendar, which tells the incredible history of HIV and AIDS in the capital for the first time. A groundbreaking public health coalition of over 30 leading public health in By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News New CEO at LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity, akt Adam Pemberton Wickham is to become chief executive of LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity akt in October 2024. Adam, who succeeds Shān Nicholas, joins akt with a background in strategic leadership and advocacy for vulnerable groups. He is currently the Director of Strategy and Communications at Centr By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Winter Warmer at The Two Brewers to raise funds for LGBTQ+ homelessness charity, akt Winter Warmer – an all-star fundraising extravaganza for akt, the UK’s LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity, in association with The Two Brewers, London – is to take place on Thursday, November 23 from 7pm. Hosted by Miss Chamonix Aspen, Winter Warmer is an evening of variety entertainment featuring th By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ Choirs Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus gear up for summer shows which celebrate the joys of coming out and raise funds for LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity AKT Follow BGMC down the yellow brick road as they perform a host of camp classics just before Brighton & Hove Pride from the likes of Spice Girls, Steps and ABBA; alongside iconic tracks from Kate Bush, David Bowie and, of course, Judy Garland. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Deliveroo funding thousands of restaurant meals for LGBTQ+ people experiencing homelessness who tell staff “I’m a Friend of Dorothy” The trial begins this Pride Month across 10 restaurant sites in London, Brighton and Bristol. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts SPOTLIGHT ON: LGBT+ History Month – Queer Britain Brian Butler re-visits Queer Britain for LGBT+ History Month By Brian Butler • 5 min read
Fundraising News Harry’s celebrate Pride and five years with Albert Kennedy Trust Harry’s is launching a collection of bespoke artworks to raise funds for LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity Albert Kennedy Trust By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Come Out & Play exhibition to support the work of Albert Kennedy Trust (akt) The exhibition at BEERS London celebrates internationally-based queer artists who prioritise a bold approach and work that is celebratory, challenging, and progressive. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts REVIEW: Safe Brian Butler watches a deeply moving quartet of young Queer stories By Brian Butler • 4 min read
Community News Brighton housing campaigner warns of LGBTQ+ homelessness Daniel Harris, a Brighton housing campaigner, is encouraging the council to create more specialist support for LGBTQ+ homeless people. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts Crystal Lubrikunt to stream ‘Santa’s Little Slag’ for AKT Join Brighton-born drag performer turned international lip sync assassin Crystal Lubrikunt on Christmas Eve at 9.30pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
