Community News Brighton charity Off The Fence launches new exclusive t-shirt brand, Team Hope Off The Fence (OTF) – a charity that aims to restore the lives and hopes of people experiencing homelessness, women in difficulty and vulnerable school children in Brighton & Hove – has unveiled its new exclusive t-shirt brand, Team Hope, and during a recent launch fashion show, 62 t-shirts were sol By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Celebrities Gail Porter and Marc Abraham join Brighton & Hove loneliness charity Together Co as ambassadors Together Co said: “Both Gail and Marc are advocates for improving mental health and wellbeing and work tirelessly to promote these through their own campaigning, so we are delighted to have them as part of the team.” By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Have a (whip) crackin’ good time – and dig deep – at Sussex Beacon’s Bizarre Bazaar Stock up on fetish wear, leatherware & accessories, kinky clothing, rubber gear, whips & chains, masks/blindfolds and hoods, adult literature/DVDs and XXX artwork – all while supporting the vital work of this local HIV charity. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon launches Winter Meal Appeal The Sussex Beacon provides over 10,000 free meals a year to those who use their services. Thats roughly 28 meals a day, every day, all year! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News STAMMA launches new group for people who stammer in the LGBTQ+ community and its allies “This is a safe place where we can meet, celebrate, network, have open conversations, and support and learn from each other in a non-judgemental environment. As the group evolves, we hope it can expand and catch up more regularly online or in person.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Clock Tower Sanctuary appoints new Chair and Vice Chair Clock Tower Sanctuary, a charity supporting young people experiencing homelessness in Brighton & Hove, has announced the appointment of a new Chair and Vice Chair. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News ESTEEM announces LGBTQ+ clothes swap and river clean event ESTEEM, a charity creating space for young adults to thrive, has announced it is hosting an LGBTQ+ clothes swap and river clean event with the Marine Conservation Society at Old School House, Ham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea on Sunday, September 11 from 2.30pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Kennedy Street Recovery wins funding to secure its Community Recovery Hub Brighton addiction recovery charity Kennedy Street Recovery has been awarded funding through Postcode Society Trust, which will enable the charity to achieve its main priority of 2022: to secure a permanent base for its Community Recovery Hub. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News The Sussex Beacon and Peer Action to merge Local HIV charities Peer Action and the Sussex Beacon have agreed to collaborate, to ensure that the activities provided by Peer Action can continue following the winding up of the charity. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Sussex Beacon to mark 30th Anniversary with exhibition at Ledward Centre Brighton’s newly opened LGBTQ+ community hub, the Ledward Centre, will be hosting a major exhibition from November 21 till December 9, featuring 30 years of photos and memorabilia from HIV charity the Sussex Beacon. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Jill Nalder Fundraising News The Sussex Beacon launches major community campaign – #BeMoreJill You know you’ve become an icon when a hashtag is created in your name. This is very much the case with Jill Nalder, the inspiration behind hit TV series It’s A Sin, who is also a patron of Brighton-based HIV charity the Sussex Beacon By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Switchboard seeks helpline listening volunteers Switchboard is a charity for LGBTQ+ people in Brighton looking for a sense of community, support or information By Graham Robson • 1 min read
