Community News The Ledward Centre is open! The Ledward Centre (TLC), the south of England’s only LGBTQ+ centre, has announced that the first phase of the fit out is complete, on time and in budget. By Chris Gull • 1 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove City Council awards grants to black and ethnic minority communities The Engagement Fund is part of the council’s Communities Fund, which supports local community groups, voluntary organisations and not-for-profit social enterprise. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
The Sussex Beacon, St James’s Street Fundraising News Brighton HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon, announces 30 years supporting the community Brighton-based HIV charity the Sussex Beacon has launched a series of community and fundraising activities, commemorating 30 years since the foundation stone was laid at its main centre. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend Brighton Bear Weekend presents cheque for £4,000 to Brighton Rainbow Fund Brighton Bear Weekend volunteers gathered last Saturday to present a cheque for £4,000 to the Brighton Rainbow Fund, which distributes funds to LGBTQ+ projects in Brighton & Hove that make a fundamental difference to the lives of hundreds of people in our communities. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Hullabaloo Quire to present ‘A Glass of Laughter’ with Vyvienne Long and LGBTQ+ singer-songwriter Paul Diello Hullabaloo Quire is to present A Glass of Laughter – a collaborative concert with Irish cellist and composer Vyvienne Long and LGBTQ+ singer-songwriter Paul Diello on Saturday, May 14 at St George’s Church in Kemptown. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Global management consulting company Bailey & French donates over £820 to Sussex Beacon Local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon has announced the team at Bailey & French managed to raise more than £270 for the charity at their car boot sale at the end of February, which was then double matched, bringing the total to over £820. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Terrence Higgins Trust’s Ribbon Walk Brighton raises over £8,000 The Ribbon Walk Brighton, organised by HIV/sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust, yesterday raised over £8,000 and saw people come together in the fight against HIV By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News The Ledward Centre launches Make Your Mark campaign for LGBTQ+ communities Brighton’s new LGBTQ+ community and cultural centre, the Ledward Centre, has launched an initiative inviting everyone to Make Your Mark in support of LGBTQ+ communities. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community Themed sessions with LGBTQ+ mental health charity, MindOut These sessions are a great opportunity to chat to trained volunteers and staff about specific issues and identities though the instant message service on the MindOut website. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Peer Action Community Peer Action to hold Annual General Meeting on Friday, March 18 Peer Action, the peer-led organisation that promotes wellbeing through a variety of activities for people living with HIV, will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Zoom on Friday, March 18 from 4pm By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News The Ledward Centre launches ‘Make Your Mark’ CrowdFunder campaign The Ledward Centre, the new LGBTQ+ centre in Jubilee Street, has launched a campaign to raise funds to complete the first phase of the fit out, the café-lounge, kitchen and servery. By Chris Gull • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News New app launches for those seeking LGBTQ+ support Jake Hambleton and Graham Reese have co-founded RoundaboutUK, a free app to act as a one stop shop for those seeking sources of LGBTQ+ support By Graham Robson • 1 min read
