LGBTQ+ News Heartbreaking Deaths of Trans Youth: The Human Cost of Political Decisions Recent data and whistleblower testimonies lay bare a chilling reality: the deaths of TNBI kids are rising, a direct consequence of draconian policies implemented by the Current Conservative government, further fueled by their gender-critical allies. By Contributor • 5 min read
General News Support and advice hub for young people to open its doors in Horsham on Monday, July 3 The hub will be a safe space for 14 to 25-year olds – where they can access support from a trusted professional, without the need for a referral. i-Rock will help young people identify issues that might be affecting their emotional wellbeing and mental health and then signpost them to the appropriat By Graham Robson • 2 min read
In The South Brighton & Hove City Council secures almost £115,000 to prevent vulnerable young women and girls from being sexually and violently exploited Council officials say a dedicated Young Women’s Worker will work with girls who are either being abused or are at risk of being exploited by gang members. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Birmingham Just Like Us partners with Birmingham Pride to teach students about LGBTQ+ history To celebrate Birmingham Pride’s 25th anniversary, Just Like Us and Birmingham Pride have launched a new partnership that will allow school students to get involved with Pride for the first time. By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
In The South Brighton & Hove city councillors give green light to three-year plan to tackle inequality throughout the city The council says A Fairer Brighton & Hove framework has been developed after it consulted families, community groups and professionals to ask their views on how it can best support families and children at risk of disadvantage By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBT Youth Scotland report finds ‘life getting worse’ for LGBTQ+ young people Over 1,000 young people responded to the Life in Scotland report, which the LGBTQ+ youth charity say is the biggest piece of research to date focusing on Scottish LGBTQ+ young people By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Allsorts Youth Project launches new resource: ‘Allsorts of Visibility: Celebrating South Asian LGBT+ People’ “To me, it’s about representation, visibility, positivity, empowerment and normalising our presence. Plus, showing diversity within PoC communities, because we are not a monolith.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Jobs JOBS: Allsorts Youth Project seeks LGBT+ Youth Support Worker Sussex-based LGBTQ+ youth charity, Allsorts Youth Project, is currently seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic LGBT+ Youth Support Worker to induct young people into the project, facilitate groups and offer one-to-one support. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News New research shows 81% of young gay and lesbian people would feel more confident if their relationships were represented in mainstream media Youth charity The Mix has released data from a new YouGov survey of 2,000 16-25-year olds across the UK, which shows the variety of relationship types that young people are having, and the wide range of sexual identities, yet also shows that a third of young people disagree that the media represents By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Sussex-based LGBTQ+ youth charity, Allsorts Youth Project, is currently recruiting for new trustees Trustees play a vital role in the life of Allsorts. It is their job to support the project and hold it to account, ensuring children and young people feel safe, listened to and supported, whilst they continue to explore, grow and feel more confident with their sexuality and/or gender identity By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Schools Out Three years ago Latest CIC embarked on a ground breaking project involving three Brighton & Hove Schools, empowering groups of students, to discuss, debate and debunk prejudices. By Andrew Kay • 2 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: Meet Cute Diary by Emery Lee Noah Ramirez thinks he’s an expert on romance, writes a hugely popular blog, the Meet Cute Diary, a collection of trans happily ever afters….but he’s made it all up, the stories are fake. By Eric Page • 1 min read
