Community News 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 By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health 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. By Besi • 2 min read
Health 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 By Besi • 2 min read
Health 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 By Besi • 1 min read
Community News 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. By Besi • 2 min read
In The South 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. By Contributor • 1 min read
Community News 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. By Besi • 3 min read
Community News Darth Vader helps to raise over £1,800 at The Sussex Beacon’s Summer Fete On Saturday, September 9, HIV charity, The Sussex Beacon held a Summer Fete in its garden on Bevendean Road, Brighton raising £1,829.34 to help people living with HIV. Darth Vader and other Star Wars characters joined the fun as The UK Garrison, one of the leading Star Wars costume groups made an ap By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Star Wars characters to have a cuppa at The Sussex Beacon’s Summer Fete On Saturday, September 9 between 11am and 4pm, local HIV charity The Sussex Beacon will be holding the annual Summer Fete in its garden on Bevendean Road, Brighton. Star Wars fans will be able to mingle with the movie characters on the day, as The UK Garrison, one of the leading Star Wars costume gr By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Local businesses raise over £4,600 for The Sussex Beacon during Pride week Money has been counted and local businesses raised over £4,600 for The Sussex Beacon during Pride week at the beginning of August. The total raised so far is £4675, with a few more donations still to be submitted. By Besi • 2 min read
Fundraising News Calling all cyclists! Record numbers set to pull on their lycra shorts and put their pedals to the test for Sussex Beacon in the annual DO IT for Charity, London to Brighton Cycle Ride 2017! By Besi • 2 min read
Fundraising News Cabaret at Grosvenor raises over £400 for Sussex Beacon A night of cabaret at The Grosvenor in Brighton on June 30 raised £413 for local HIV charity, The Sussex Beacon. The evening was hosted by Krissie Ducann, with performances from David Hill, Neil Jackson, Elaine Evans, Krystal Ball, Maisie Trollette, Spice, Simon Bell and Steve Shappelle. All of the By Besi • 1 min read
