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Paul Hook “thrilled” to be joining Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard as charity’s new CEO

Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard, the charity that has provided services for LGBTQ+ people across Sussex for almost 50 years, has announced the appointment of its new chief executive. Paul Hook will take up the post on Tuesday, April 2 following four years at the helm of Asylum Matters, a charity wh

Sussex Beacon appoint new Executive Director

Sussex Beacon appoint new Executive Director

Local HIV charity The Sussex Beacon recruits an Executive Director, Bill Puddicombe, to take the charity forward in 2018. Mr Puddicombe has a wealth of experience in the voluntary sector and a track record of securing the future of small and medium-sized charities.

HIV – get yourself tested!

HIV – get yourself tested!

Local HIV charity, The Sussex Beacon is urging people to get tested for HIV during National HIV Testing Week (runs till November 24). The aim of the week is to raise awareness of HIV and promote testing to the most affected population groups in England, men who have sex with men (MSM) and black Afri

Halloween fun run raises over £850 for local HIV charity

Halloween fun run raises over £850 for local HIV charity

On October 28, over 160 people donned their most terrifying outfits to take part in the inaugural Halloween Fun Run in Hove, raising over £850 for local HIV charity, The Sussex Beacon. The family friendly event consisted of a 5k run for adults and a mini mile along the prom for the kids. Everyone wo

Sussex Beacon charity shops hold spooky secret Halloween auction

Sussex Beacon charity shops hold spooky secret Halloween auction

Sussex Beacon charity shops on St James Street and London Road get in the Halloween spirit with a secret auction for a range of weird and wonderful items displayed in their windows.

LETTER TO EDITOR: Thank you for helping us support people with HIV

LETTER TO EDITOR: Thank you for helping us support people with HIV

We’d like to say a huge thank you to the Rainbow Fund for its donation of £7,500 towards our group work for people living with HIV. The Sussex Beacon’s groups help people manage their health and give them the opportunity to meet others with HIV, share experiences and gain confidence.

Changes at the top for Sussex Beacon

Changes at the top for Sussex Beacon

A management restructure to save money at the Sussex Beacon, sees both its Chief Executive, Simon Dowe and Clinical Services Director Jason Warriner stepping down from their roles at the charity by mutual agreement with the Board of Trustees.

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