National News LGBTQ+ organisations call for meaningful progress on non-binary equality in Scotland National LGBTQ+ organisations in Scotland have called for awareness to become action following the publication of the Scottish Government’s response to 35 recommendations from the Working Group on Non-Binary Equality. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Fundraising News Legends’ new boss carries on fundraising tradition Erica Hann, the new boss at Brighton LGBTQ+ hotspot Legends, continued the tradition of supporting the Brighton Rainbow Fund on Monday, July 11 by jumping out of a plane. By Chris Gull • 1 min read
News Inclusive rugby tournament London Pride 7s confirmed for July 23 Mitcham & Carshalton RUFC and the London Stags RFC have announced the second London Pride 7s tournament, an annual inclusive Sevens Rugby tournament event, will take place at Dewsbury Cottage in Carshalton on Saturday, July 23. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Brighton & Hove City Council: Getting ready to welcome Pride back to the city With a month to go, we at Brighton & Hove City Council are getting ready to welcome back Brighton & Hove’s fantastic Pride celebrations! By Contributor • 4 min read
Gender equality – Weight scale with gender signs showing equal weight. In The South Labour councillors launch gender equality campaign in Brighton & Hove The campaign, which was kicked off with a proposal at Brighton & Hove City Council’s Policy & Resources Committee to target hardship funding towards tackling period poverty, follows a recent study that ranked Brighton & Hove as the worst city in the country for period poverty, with almost half of wo By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News UN renews crucial human rights expert mandate on sexual orientation and gender identity The UN Human Rights Council has reaffirmed its commitment to combating discrimination and violence on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Coventry and West Midlands Festival of freedom for all is promised as Pride House Birmingham announces events schedule Inclusion venue at Commonwealth Games set to welcome thousands of visitors from Friday, July 22. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Health Sussex Beacon awarded over £370,000 for three years from National Lottery Community Fund Local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon has announced it has been awarded over £370,000 for three years from the National Lottery Community Fund towards the charity’s Community Services By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Komedia to host MindOut for the Laughs on Wednesday, August 3 Join LGBTQ+ mental health charity MindOut for a bumper night of pre-Pride entertainment – a hilarious comedy cabaret fundraiser – at the Komedia on Wednesday, August 3 from 7.30pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South Brighton & Hove city councillors to reconsider new terms for loan made to the i360 A report prepared for the next Policy and Resources committee on Thursday, July 7 details proposals that aim to get Brighton & Hove City Council’s loan repaid as quickly as possible while “giving the business a sustainable future”. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton’s Crudi Dench WINS Dabbers’ Next Top Bingo Caller 2022 Crudi won over the crowds by bringing a unique breath of fresh air and pure comedy to the role of bingo caller. Excitement, sass and entertainment is now on the menu! By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News The Bedford Tavern raises £1,165 for the Sussex Beacon The Bedford Tavern on Western Street in Hove raised an incredible £1,165 for local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon at its Summer Christmas event. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
