Fundraising News Santa Bus raises £36,579 for 12 local charities, including LGBTQ+ mental health charity MindOut The Santa Bus, which travelled 20 routes, over 20 nights in Brighton & Hove, raised £36,579 for 12 local charities, including LGBTQ+ mental health charity MindOut. Santa was joined by his team of elves and festive volunteers as thousands of people lined the streets and walked alongside the Santa Bus By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Centre Stage Brighton raises almost £1,000 for LGBTQ+ mental health charity, MindOut MindOut has said a “huge thank you” to Centre Stage Brighton and “fabulous host” The Only Ruffles for its recent festive fundraising quiz. In just three events in 2024, Centre Stage raised close to £1,000 which will go towards the running of our the charity’s LGBTQ+ mental health services. MindOut s By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Shutterly Fabulous donates £1,700 to crowdfunder to secure the future of Brighton & Hove LGBT+ Switchboard Shutterly Fabulous in Hove has donated £1,700 to a crowdfunder launched to secure the future of Brighton & Hove LGBT+ Switchboard. Switchboard said: “Shutterly Fabulous are donating £50 to us for every order in Brighton & Hove, and we couldn’t be more grateful.” For the past 50 years, Switchboard ha By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard launches crowdfunding project to raise £10,000 to secure its future Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard has launched a crowdfunding project to raise £10,000 to secure its future. For the past 50 years, Switchboard has offered vital support, connection, and advocacy to the LGBTQ+ community. The funds raised will help ensure the charity can continue making an impact for By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Allsorts Youth Project launches 12 days of Allsorts campaign to support vulnerable LGBTQ+ young people this festive season Want to share a message of support to vulnerable LGBTQ+ young people across Sussex and help Allsorts continue its mission to empower LGBTQ+ young people? Join the 12 days of Allsorts campaign today! According to the LGBTQ+ youth charity, this time of year can be incredibly isolating for LGBTQ+ youn By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News REVIEW: Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ choirs shine at the annual World AIDS Day concert December 1 is World AIDS Day – a global day of remembrance, the time when we remember those who died, and celebrate those scientists, doctors, the countless volunteers and the unceasing work that collectively they do to make the lives of those living with HIV increasingly better. Earlier in the even By Andrew Kay • 3 min read
Community News Queens Arms Brighton to join forces with Charles Street Tap on World AIDS Day Queens Arms Brighton will be closed on World AIDS Day on Sunday, December 1, as it joins forces with Charles Street Tap to raise funds for THT South. In a statement on social media, Rupert Ellick, co-owner of Queens Arms, said: “Myself and Andy at the Queens Arms have decided to stand with Charles S By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Santa Bus to return to streets of Brighton & Hove from November 25, raising funds for 12 charities including LGBTQ+ mental health charity MindOut Brighton & Hove Buses’ Santa Bus, which over the years has raised over £417,000 for charities, is returning to the streets of Brighton & Hove for the 21st year from 25 November until 23 December 2024, raising funds for 12 charities including LGBTQ+ mental health charity MindOut. Donations for the Sa By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News akt announces first-ever limited festival clothing collection in partnership with DOM&INK akt, formerly known as Albert Kennedy Trust, has launched its first-ever limited festival clothing collection in partnership with DOM&INK. 100% of profit from each purchase will support homeless LGBTQ+ young people facing the cold streets this winter. But hurry – the collection is only available unt By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Wildblood and Queenie launch new T-shirt, which celebrates the lesbians in your life while also fundraising for Trans Pride Brighton & Hove Wildblood and Queenie, Brighton’s favourite elderly lesbian DJ couple, have launched a new T-shirt, which celebrates the lesbians in your life while also fundraising for Trans Pride Brighton & Hove. Wildblood and Queenie say: “Designed by our Queenie, this is the essential lesbian tee you need to co By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Cabaret World AIDS Day fundraiser at Brighton Box Gallery and Centre Stage with sensational ‘80s popstar SONIA Local gallery The Brighton Box is holding a special World AIDS Day event with sensational ‘80s pop star SONIA on Sunday, December 1 from 3 – 6pm, with all profits donated to Lawson Unit and the Sussex Beacon. A celebration of diversity and creativity, this event will be an opportunity to explore a s By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Over £1,700 raised for Lunch Positive at Davina Sparkle’s Late Birthday Fundraiser at Legends Over £1,700 was raised at Davina Sparkle‘s Late Birthday Cabaret Fundraiser for local HIV charity Lunch Positive at Legends Brighton last night (Sunday, November 3). Hosted by Mary O’Kart, the event included an auction and lashings of top cabaret, including: Davina, Lovinia Belle, Cosmic, Miles Elli By Graham Robson • 1 min read
