Join Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard to discuss potential funding bids and processes for an upcoming round of grants for small LGBTQ+ groups in Brighton & Hove.
The LGBTQ+ charity has recognised that sometimes bidding processes can be biased towards larger more established organisations. According to Switchboard, organisations and individual organisers who experience structural disadvantages don’t always have the capacity to bid for funds or the bidding process is disproportionate to the sum being bid for.
In response to this, and the increasingly competitive landscape, the charity is working with the Communities Health Inequalities Programme to facilitate the distribution of some funds.
The successful bids will be decided by an LGBTQ+ lived experience panel to be appointed. Scene magazine caught up with Jane Woodhull, Inclusion & Engagement Project Manager at Switchboard, who told us more about the event, which takes place at the Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton BN1 1YD on Monday, October 16 from 5pm.
Who is invited?
Any group with an income of £0-£150,000 who would like to find out more and help us understand how this grant can be most useful to them and the health of their members. Sign up to attend here
Who can apply for a grant?
Any organisation supporting LGBTQ+ people in Brighton & Hove.
What if I run an LGBTQ+ group in a non-LGBTQ+ organisation?
We value lived experience and ‘by and for’ groups, however as long as you have a specific space or service for LGBTQ+ people, we encourage you to come along.
What if I am a social group or interest group, not a service?
That’s absolutely fine, as long as you have an interest in taking action on the health of your members
(e.g. health checks for choir members or screening information for a knitting group).
What is the meeting about?
The meeting is to help us understand what small groups need from a grant application process and from the grants themselves, and to allow us to explain more about why we are doing this.
Do I have to attend to apply for a grant?
No, you can still apply if you do not attend this meeting but it would be great to see you there.
What if I need help with my application?
That’s fine, we will be able to help once applications are open.
When will applications open?
To be confirmed, everyone in receipt of this email will be notified when applications are open, you can also subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media to ensure you do not miss out.
How do I join the panel?
If you are interested in joining our lived experience panel, and you are not applying for funds yourself please reach out to jane.woodhull@switchboard.org.uk.