LGBTQ+ News Gender-fluid clothing brand Kontroversial launches new campaign to coincide with International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia Kontroversial will donate 20% of profits from clothing sales throughout May and June to mental health charity Rainbow Mind By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Miss Jason to ‘wing walk’ for the Sussex Beacon Miss Jason made a surprise announcement during her hilarious show at Centre Stage Brighton last night, which has caused great excitement at local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Hackney Brewery to re-release charity beer, Unicorn Rodeo A portion of the proceeds from Hackney Brewery’s Unicorn Rodeo beer will be donated to Switchboard, the LGBTQ+ helpline By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Pride Run 10k to return to London on Saturday, September 17 This year, Pride Run 10k has chosen Micro Rainbow International Foundation as selected charity. The charity works globally to help lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people achieve their full potential in life. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Run for #TeamBeacon at the Brighton Half Marathon 2023 Sussex HIV charity the Sussex Beacon has announced early bird tickets for the Brighton Half Marathon 2023. By Graham Robson • 1 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 Cats Protection’s Eastbourne Adoption Centre appeals to cover Pedro’s soaring vet bills “Pedro has shown himself to be a little fighter with the sweetest nature, especially when you consider how severe his injury was. He is so affectionate it breaks your heart. Everyone falls under his spell. He has stolen our hearts with his gentle and affectionate personality.” By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Business News Cin Cin restaurant in Hove chooses Sussex Beacon as official charity partner “We’re delighted that the wonderful Cin Cin have announced the Sussex Beacon as their official charity partner for the coming year!” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Cabaret at Affinity Bar Brighton raises £1,200+ for Ukraine Cabaret stars and the community came together at Affinity Bar in Brighton last night to raise funds and collect essential items for the people of Ukraine. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Global management consulting company Bailey & French choose the Sussex Beacon as its quarterly charity partner On this occasion, the team at Bailey & French have been working hard to source donations of items to sell at a car boot sale at Brighton Racecourse on Sunday, February 27. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News Centre Stage Brighton chooses Sussex Beacon as its preferred charity Centre Stage Brighton is the jewel set between two LGBTQ+ – venues Charles Street Tap and Legends. The bar is all about having a good time with top-flight tunes, live music, drag and more By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Switchboard launches Crowdfunder to help LGBTQ+ community recover from impact of Covid-19 The charity is asking people to mark LGBTQ+ History by investing in LGBTQ+ futures By Graham Robson • 2 min read