Community News Chris Gull, Director of Scene, Trustee of Brighton Rainbow Fund and Director of Ledward Centre, shares health concerns and decision to step down from all roles Chris Gull has shared that he was diagnosed with colon cancer in January, and is stepping down from his roles to focus on his recovery, and retirement. Chris has issued the following personal statement: “The last year has been particularly tough, after more than five years since the death of James L By Scene Editorial Team • 2 min read
Community News Cabaret stars to raise funds for Brighton Rainbow Fund at Charles Street Tap on September 1 Head along to Charles Street Tap for an epic night of fun, laughter, and charity fundraising on September 1 from 7pm. Chris The Landlord’s 15th Annual Charity Sunday Cabaret BIRTHDAY BASH will feature sensational host Lola Lasagne joined by a line-up of top performers, including: Rose Garden, Glenda By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Lola Lasagne Community News The Brighton Rainbow Fund presents grants to community groups and celebrates fundraisers All photos by Michael Stone from Nick Ford Photography On Monday, October 16, Ironworks Studios was the venue for the 2023 event to announce the grants that have been approved by the Brighton Rainbow Fund (BRF) independent grants panel. BRF distributes funds raised within the community as grants to By Chris Gull • 4 min read
News Brighton & Hove Pride adds £300,000 to the fundraising pot and tops almost £1.25 million raised for local good causes to date! Brighton & Hove Pride 2022 raised over £300,000 which will be distributed to essential local charities, community groups and projects through the Brighton Rainbow Fund, the Pride Social Impact Fund and Pride Cultural Development Fund By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News The Brighton Rainbow Fund is open for applications The Brighton Rainbow Fund has announced they are now able to accept applications to their main grants programme, the Innovation and Community Strengthening Fund. By Chris Gull • 2 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend Brighton Bear Weekend presents cheque for £4,000 to Brighton Rainbow Fund Brighton Bear Weekend volunteers gathered last Saturday to present a cheque for £4,000 to the Brighton Rainbow Fund, which distributes funds to LGBTQ+ projects in Brighton & Hove that make a fundamental difference to the lives of hundreds of people in our communities. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Brighton & Hove Pride to return for 30th Anniversary Celebrations in August 2022 Brighton & Hove Pride is extremely excited to announce that plans are now well underway to bring back the full Brighton & Hove Pride in 2022 By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News The Bears Are Back! Brighton Bear Weekend to return with community fundraising and furry fun in July The Brighton Bear Weekend (BBW) team has announced this year’s four-day event will take place from Thursday, July 14 to Sunday, July 17 to raise vital funds for the Brighton Rainbow Fund. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Brighton World Aids Day Candlelight Vigil 2021 Community gathers for World Aids Day Candlelight vigil and to celebrate 40 years of progress. By Nicholas Cousin • 3 min read
Community Brighton Rainbow Fund responds to cancellation of Brighton & Hove Pride The Brighton Rainbow Fund has responded to today’s announcement that Brighton & Hove Pride 2021 has been cancelled. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts The Ledward Centre, LGBTQ+ Community and Cultural Centre in Brighton Community help is needed with an exciting new LGBTQ+ community project in the heart of Brighton & Hove. By Scene Editorial Team • 2 min read
Community Brighton & Hove Pride awarded £643,100 as part of government’s Culture Recovery Fund Brighton & Hove Pride awarded £643,100 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and ensure they have a sustainable future. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
