LGBTQ+ News Stonewall Housing hosting archive display, celebrating its legacy and ongoing mission to ensure no LGBTQ+ person faces homelessness or housing insecurity alone Stonewall Housing has supported LGBTQ+ people facing homelessness for over 40 years. To mark LGBTQ+ History Month, it’s hosting a free archive display at VFD’s Outsiders Gallery in Dalston, London this Saturday (February 1), celebrating its legacy and ongoing mission to ensure no LGBTQ+ person faces By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Knit the Rainbow: Keeping thousands of LGBTQ+ homeless cosy this winter Austin Rivers, who found comfort in knitting during the Covid pandemic, has been helping keep thousands of LGBTQ+ homeless youths cosy this winter. The American knitter, who is based in New York, realised his scarves and hats could also support his city’s queer communities, especially those who are By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News The Outside Project to open Trans Winter Night Shelter – a safe space for trans communities this winter The Outside Project is gearing up to open its new Trans Winter Night Shelter in Hackney, London, which will be a safe space for trans communities. 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
LGBTQ+ News Discrimination and familial rejection the highest driver of homelessness within LGBTQ+ communities Stonewall Housing, which provides specialist housing advice, advocacy and support for LGBTQ+ people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, has published its Impact Report, which reveals a 33% increase in demand for its services, supporting 3,202 LGBTQ+ individuals who were homeless or at risk By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News New CEO at LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity, akt Adam Pemberton Wickham is to become chief executive of LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity akt in October 2024. Adam, who succeeds Shān Nicholas, joins akt with a background in strategic leadership and advocacy for vulnerable groups. He is currently the Director of Strategy and Communications at Centr By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News New study finds lesbian, gay and bisexual people in the UK experience inequalities in accessing housing Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people in the UK experience inequalities in accessing housing, according to a new study. The analysis of almost a decade of data from British households found that LGB people in Britain have poorer housing outcomes than their heterosexual counterparts. LGB people are By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community News New CEO joins Brighton & Hove youth homelessness charity, Clock Tower Sanctuary The Clock Tower Sanctuary (CTS), a charity that supports young people experiencing homelessness in Brighton & Hove, has welcomed new CEO Fabia Bates. Fabia Bates, who replaces Frances Duncan who leaves CTS following six and a half years as CEO, brings over 20 years of experience in Brighton’s commun By Graham Robson • 2 min read
BRIGHTON AND HOVE COUNCIL EVICT HOMELESS CAMP ON HOVE SEAFRONT TODAY – BARRY KEEVINS HAS WORDS 20-9-23 News Shelter research shows 29,500 homeless in the South East, including over 3,000 in Brighton & Hove New research from Shelter has shown at least 29,500 people in the South East – 3,155 people in Brighton & Hove – including more than 13,500 children. Shelter’s analysis of official homelessness figures and responses to Freedom of Information requests reveal homelessness in the region has risen rapid By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Brighton charity Off The Fence launches new exclusive t-shirt brand, Team Hope Off The Fence (OTF) – a charity that aims to restore the lives and hopes of people experiencing homelessness, women in difficulty and vulnerable school children in Brighton & Hove – has unveiled its new exclusive t-shirt brand, Team Hope, and during a recent launch fashion show, 62 t-shirts were sol By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Deliveroo funding thousands of restaurant meals for LGBTQ+ people experiencing homelessness who tell staff “I’m a Friend of Dorothy” The trial begins this Pride Month across 10 restaurant sites in London, Brighton and Bristol. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Artists Open Houses and Sussex Nightstop charity to celebrate positive end to art auction and fundraising campaign The AOH artists who donated their work to the auction will bid their artworks farewell… and celebrate the success with both Sussex Nightstop and the AOH team at the bright and spacious Arcobaleno venue in Kemptown. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
