General News Update: LGBTQ+ organisations criticise government move to axe anti-bullying project Multiple LGBTQ+ organisations in the UK have criticised the government’s decision to axe funding for The Homophobic, Biphobic and Transphobic Challenge Fund. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community Galop launches new guide on delivering services for LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic abuse The UK’s LGBT+ anti-violence charity launches a new guide to encourage and support commissioners, services, policy-makers, and the government to work in partnership to better meet the needs of LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic abuse. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Study finds LGB communities more at risk of dementia in later life A study by Michigan State University (MSU) has found those who identity as lesbian, gay, bisexual are more likely to suffer from dementia in later life. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Business News LGBT Switchboard among Santa Bus 2020 charities Brighton & Hove Buses & Metrobus have announced the 12 community groups and local charities it will fundraise for this Christmas with its online Santa Bus and GoFundMe. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) events in Brighton & Hove 2020 Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) events in Brighton & Hove 2020 By Scene Editorial Team • 2 min read
General News Conservative MP speaks out in support of trans rights Conservative MP, Crispin Blunt wrote a piece for Politics Home, discussing the need to address and tackle the growing inequalities trans people are facing in the UK. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community News Free Attack Alarms For Trans People London-based charity Not A Phase, has been providing free personal atack alarms for trans people via the website. Gscene spoke to one of the charity’s founders, Dani St James, who said, “We bought about 250 alarms and currently have around 30 left, they went very quickly. “Safety is a major concern By Samantha Harman • 1 min read
Arts Trans Day of Remembrance – a message of solidarity from the Rainbow Chorus As the choir is unable to join in physical union for TDoR and stand in solidarity with the trans community, they have come together online to produce a stirring video dedicated to those trans lives lost. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Comment Brighton & Hove City Council lobbies European Council to increase its 2030 climate ambitions Following lobbying from 58 European cities, including Brighton & Hove, the European Council has agreed that the European Union needs to increase its 2030 climate ambitions. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Allsorts of Wellbeing – new podcast Allsorts of Wellbeing – new podcast from young LGBTU+ people at Allsorts Youth Project By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Comment Brighton & Hove Greens speak out against anti-trans violence ahead of Trans Day of Remembrance Brighton & Hove Greens speak out against anti-trans violence ahead of Trans Day of Remembrance By Contributor • 3 min read
Community News Government pulls funding for anti-bullying project The English government has axed an anti-bullying project designed at protecting LGBTQ+ school students, called The Homophobic, Biphobic and Transphobic Challenge Fund. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
