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
Birmingham New volunteer patrol service to begin in Birmingham’s gay village amid safety concerns A new patrol service, Rainbow StreetWatch, will begin in Birmingham’s gay village in response to concerns over safety from those in the city’s LGBTQ+ community who frequent the Southside area of Birmingham. By Catherine Muxworthy • 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
Community News Sussex Beacon announces total raised on World AIDS Day “We’re still genuinely humbled that a number of venues held fundraising events in the evening, to raise much needed funds for the Sussex Beacon.” By Graham Robson • 1 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 Affinity Bar Brighton to hold huge cabaret fundraiser for the victims and families of Club Q attack Hosted by Kara Van Park and Lovinia Belle, the event will see cabaret stars and one of Brighton’s choirs come together in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community of Colorado Springs By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Burning the Clocks to return to Brighton for first time in two years on Wednesday, December 21 This year’s event is accompanied by an online crowdfunding campaign which continues to make the event possible. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News The Ledward Centre to hold first Queer Winter Makers’ Market The Ledward Centre, Brighton’s LGBTQ+ cultural and community centre, has announced its first Queer Winter Makers’ Market will take place on Saturday, December 3. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Local HIV charity Lunch Positive launches new HIV Warm Hub Tuesday Thanks to funding from the Brighton Rainbow Fund, HIV charity Lunch Positive has launched a new support session every week, helping people cope with the pressures of winter and the cost of living crisis. By Contributor • 1 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
Arts The Ledward Centre announces new Book Club event this Friday at 7pm The Ledward Centre, Brighton’s new LGBTQ+ community and cultural centre in Jubilee Street, is holding its first Book Club this Friday evening from 7pm. By Chris Gull • 1 min read
Community News Bids now open for the Pride Social Impact Fund The return of Pride to Brighton & Hove means the return of the Pride Social Impact Fund – with community groups being invited to bid for money raised from the event to ensure the positive message of the event has an impact on areas of the city all year round. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
