Community News Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard to host meeting to discuss potential funding bids and processes for upcoming round of grants for small LGBTQ+ groups in Brighton & Hove The LGBTQ+ charity has recognised that sometimes bidding processes can be biased towards larger more established organisations. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard wins top UK health award This year winners will receive £40,000 in unrestricted funding as well as expert support and leadership development provided by The King’s Fund. By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Community News Grief Meets Sculpting from Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard to take place on Wednesday, February 22 The group explores a particular theme each month – this month sculpting – usually using a creative outlet. Each session is an opportunity to meet with others and explore grief. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Survivor Spaces: Creating our own safe spaces with Michael Hyde and Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard at The Queery, Brighton on February 21 In this workshop and led-meditation, Michael Hydes will share simple techniques that can be used to create an inner safe-space, and an example of how to utilise that space in clearing negative emotions. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Jobs Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard is hiring! Switchboard is looking for a Safe Accommodation LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse Caseworker; a fantastic opportunity to join the Switchboard team at an exciting time of growth. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard to host community wellness day on Monday, January 16 The event, which takes place at Ironworks Studios is Brighton, will offer free self care activities such as massage, haircuts and nails, as well as workshops and activities such as yoga, meditation and crafts, with music and food in the evening. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard publishes ‘LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse Survivors’ Christmas Survival Guide’ According to Switchboard, Christmas can be a particularly dangerous time of year of domestic abuse survivors. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Consortium of LGBTQ+ organisations announce LGBTQ+ Night Shelter pilot in Brighton Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard, the Outside Project and Stonewall Housing have announced the opening an LGBTQ+ night shelter in Brighton! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard offering free care packages during cost of living crisis Priority will be given to disabled folks, people with no recourse to public funds, community members who are QTIBIPOC, and those who are homeless or fleeing unsafe homes. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard announces LGBTQ+ Housing Conference Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard, in partnership with the Centre for Transforming Sexuality and Gender, is hosting a solution focused, community-led conference on Thursday, June 30 to provide a springboard for provision of safe LGBTQ+ affirmative housing By Graham Robson • 1 min read
