Community Corner Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove honoured with Brighton & Hove Switchboard LGBTQ+ Inclusion Award Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove (Age UK WSBH) has been recognised for its commitment to inclusivity with the Brighton & Hove Switchboard LGBTQ+ Inclusion Award. The accolade was presented by Rob Sainsbury, CEO of Switchboard, to Helen Rice, CEO of Age UK WSBH, in a ceremony celebrating the By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Corner Hazell Dean, Queen of Hi-NRG, enjoys an afternoon with the Lunch Positive team Last week Hazell Dean, Queen of Hi-NRG, was welcomed to Lunch Positive, the Brighton-based charity supporting anyone living with HIV. At their weekly lunch club Hazell got the opportunity to meet volunteers and members and see first-hand the services offered by Lunch Positive including peer-led HIV community spaces, drop-ins and By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community Corner Seahaven Pride 2025 promises a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ diversity, inclusion, and community spirit Seahaven Pride returns for its fifth year on Saturday, 30 August, promising a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ diversity, inclusion, and community spirit. Held at Martello Fields, the family-friendly festival will run from 12-9pm, welcoming attendees from across the Lewes district and beyond. Organised as a not-for-profit event, Seahaven Pride aims By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner Leslie Clarke appointed permanent CEO of Pride Community Foundation Pride Community Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to advancing equity, dignity, and opportunity for LGBTQ+ people, has announced that Leslie Clarke (formerly Leslie Pumm) has been officially appointed as the organisation’s permanent Chief Executive Officer, following a successful interim period. Leslie, who has led the Foundation through an important By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner Brighton Bear Weekend announces community grant opportunity for LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS community groups and charities Following its most successful event to date, the organisers of Brighton Bear Weekend, an annual event celebrating the bear community and its allies in Brighton & Hove, have announced a new grant programme to support local LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS community groups and charities. "This year's Brighton By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner "I’ve lived the change from AIDS to HIV." Terrence Higgins Trust announces Niall Bolger as new Chair Terrence Higgins Trust has announced the appointment of Niall Bolger as its next Chair. He will take up the role later this year, following the charity’s AGM in December, and begins his term as a trustee this month. Bolger was London’s longest-serving council chief executive until January 2025, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Corner LGBTQ+ anti-abuse charity Galop announces move to co-leadership model Galop, the UK-based LGBTQ+ anti-abuse charity, has announced a move to a co-leadership model with the appointment of Ben Kernighan and Jasmine O'Connor as new Co-Chief Executives. Galop, which has been supporting victims and survivors of abuse and violence for over 40 years, works with LGBTQ+ individuals who By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Corner Olly Alexander joins TEAM BEACON to run Brighton Half Marathon Olly Alexander has announced he is joining Team Beacon, the Sussex Beacon’s challenge event group, adding he will be running on behalf of the Beacon in next year’s Brighton Half Marathon. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Sussex Beacon (@sussexbeacon) Making the announcement via By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community Corner Legends Brighton's non-stop cabaret fundraiser over Brighton Pride raises £4,400 for Sussex Beacon Brighton Pride was made even more memorable this year thanks to a spectacular non-stop cabaret fundraiser hosted by Legends Brighton, which raised an incredible £4,400 for local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon. Upon learning that the event would support the Sussex Beacon, the team was both "delighted and By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner Brighton Gin launches limited edition Pride bottle: A Toast to Love, Identity and Community Brighton Gin has once again raised the bar for celebration and solidarity with the release of its 2025 Pride Limited Edition – a vibrant tribute to the LGBTQ+ community and the spirit of Brighton & Hove Pride. Now in its ninth year of supporting Pride through art and activism, Brighton Gin By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner National Switchboard to take control of LGBTQ+ helpline support in Brighton & Hove Brighton & Hove LGBT+ Switchboard has announced a new partnership with Switchboard – the National LGBTQ+ Support Line. From October 2025, National Switchboard will assume responsibility for delivering helpline support across Brighton & Hove, thereby expanding access to a trusted, year-round service for LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies. Although Brighton & By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Corner One week to go until Brighton Pride 2025! Just one week to go until Brighton is United in Pride, literally this time next week-only 7 more sleeps! To help count down here’s an official Scene x Brighton Pride playlist to stream on Spotify-YAY. Your soundtrack for PRIDE ON THE PARK! Pride began as a powerful protest-a declaration By Dale Melita • 6 min read
