Community News Chris Gull, Director of Scene, Trustee of Brighton Rainbow Fund and Director of Ledward Centre, shares health concerns and decision to step down from all roles Chris Gull has shared that he was diagnosed with colon cancer in January, and is stepping down from his roles to focus on his recovery, and retirement. Chris has issued the following personal statement: “The last year has been particularly tough, after more than five years since the death of James L By Scene Editorial Team • 2 min read
Community Statement from Chris Gull, Chair of the Brighton Rainbow Fund The Brighton Rainbow Fund remains a vital and unique institution that has been instrumental in advancing many essential services in our city. The dedicated staff at The Ledward Centre continue their important work, and Brighton Pride, under Paul Kemp’s leadership, maintains its crucial community fun By Scene Editorial Team • 3 min read
Community Scene magazine statement regarding recent news report on Brighton Rainbow Fund and our director Chris Gull Dear readers, In light of recent news regarding the Brighton Rainbow Fund and our director Chris Gull, we at Scene magazine want to reassure our community. We remain, as we have always been, a community-focused publication produced and maintained by a dedicated team of volunteers. This core aspect o By Scene Editorial Team • 2 min read
Community News Sunshine and Solidarity: Brighton’s LGBTQ+ community shines at AIDS Memorial clean-up On a bright and sunny April morning, members of our LGBTQ+ community of Brighton came together to show their support and care for one of the city’s most poignant landmarks – the AIDS Memorial. Volunteers from the local queer scene rolled up their sleeves and donned their marigold gloves to scrub awa By Contributor • 2 min read
Community SPOTLIGHT ON: Make Your Mark Brian Butler makes his mark to help the Ledward Cenre’s first fund-raising campaign By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Fundraising News Brighton Bear Weekend raises £6,000 for the Brighton Rainbow Fund Helped by some lovely weather and excellent attendance, BBW 2022 had its most successful weekend ever which provided an excellent opportunity to maximise their fundraising efforts. By Contributor • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton Rainbow Fund acquires the lease for the Ledward Centre on behalf of the LGBTQ+ communities in Brighton, Hove and beyond The Brighton Rainbow Fund has facilitated the acquisition of the 10-year renewable lease, and the creation of the Ledward Centre, which is centrally situated in Jubilee Street, adjacent to Jubilee Library and Jubilee Square. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Eastern Flavours Band raises cash for Rainbow Fund Aneesa Chaudhry has donated to the Brighton Rainbow Fund £60 raised from her Eastern Flavours Band concert at The Brunswick Pub on December 5. By Jaq Bayles • 1 min read
Arts The Ledward Centre, LGBTQ+ Community and Cultural Centre in Brighton Community help is needed with an exciting new LGBTQ+ community project in the heart of Brighton & Hove. By Scene Editorial Team • 2 min read
Community Shop at 4,000+ retailers and raise funds for the Brighton Rainbow Fund! The Give As You Live project is easy to join, costs you nothing, and will benefit our LGBTQ+ communities By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Rainbow Fund announce Spring small grants round Rainbow Fund announce extra funding round for 2018. This will be a small grants round offering up to £1,000 per eligible group or organisation. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South LETTER TO EDITOR: Thank you Rainbow Fund I would like to thank the Rainbow Fund for awarding Brighton and Hove LGBT Switchboard a grant in this year’s awards to set up The Rainbow Café a new initiative for LGBT+ people living with dementia and their friends, families and carers. By Contributor • 1 min read
