Community News Trans Pride Brighton & Hove wins Grassroots Pride of the Year at the inaugural Gaydio Pride Awards Nominations could be made by anyone before the deadline in December, and then it was up to the Community Panel to decide the shortlist of nominees, and then the winners of each category. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community News ON YOUR MARKS! Brighton Half Marathon to take place on Sunday, February 26 The Brighton Half Marathon race is organised by Brighton-based charity the Sussex Beacon, which provides specialist support and care for people living with HIV. The charity helps hundreds of people living with HIV in Sussex and the race is the charity’s largest annual event. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton’s very first LGBTQ+ Emergency Night Shelter opens its doors The shelter is a 10-week pilot funded by the Brighton Rainbow Fund and is a partnership between LGBTQ+ charities Outside Project, Stonewall Housing and Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Galop launches the UK’s first ever dedicated helpline to support LGBTQ+ victims and survivors of sexual violence and abuse. New research from the charity shows that over half (53%) of LGBTQ+ people in the UK have been subjected to sexual violence in their lives. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Richard Angell Community News Richard Angell appointed as new Chief Executive of Terrence Higgins Trust Richard will take over on Wednesday, March 1 when current CEO, Ian Green OBE, steps down at the end of February after seven years in the role. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Simon Dunn Community News LGBTQ+ community champion and gay bobsledder Simon Dunn dies suddenly at 35 Along with his sporting accolades, Dunn was also well known for his community work and was a long-time supporter of HIV / sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts The Identity Project – ‘Brighton & Hove Edition’ on display at Jubilee Library, Brighton for LGBTQ+ History Month from Monday, February 6 An LGBTQ+ History Month exhibition of portraits of the Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ community by award-winning photographer Chris Jepson By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Dome Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre restoration enters final stage According to BHCC, the project will “see these unique and historic buildings protected and preserved for future generations.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Allsorts Youth Project receives £10,000 from Tesco Community Grants scheme Tesco shoppers donate £10,000 to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ young people across Sussex By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Over £7,000 raised at Burning the Clocks 2022 Same Sky, the community arts charity known for organising Brighton’s annual winter solstice parade and celebration Burning the Clocks, has announced that they have raised £7,036.91 through their crowdfunding campaign and business partnerships over the past few months. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News MindOut to host LGBTQ+ get-together in Eastbourne on Tuesday, January 10 This is a great opportunity to meet new people, learn more about the work of the charity, and spend some time in a warm and welcoming space. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Census 2021 a “crucial” snapshot of LGBTQ+ population of England and Wales The latest census figures (Census 2021) have revealed Brighton & Hove is the local authority with the largest LGB+ population among those aged 16 years and over (10.7%). Seven of the other local authorities in the top 10 were in London, with the largest LGB+ populations residing in the City of Londo By Graham Robson • 3 min read
