The Brighton Rainbow Fund is the charity founded 13 years ago by James Ledward and Paul Elgood as a central hub for community fundraising, distributing funds raised in the community to Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ and HIV organisations and projects as grants. Grants are awarded in a fair and transparent way with an application process and consideration by an independent grants panel. This means that funds raised go where they are most needed, and that all projects and organisations, however big or small, receive the same consideration.
Around the time of Brighton Pride many businesses and individuals consider organising fundraising events or donating to LGBTQ+ charities, organisations or projects. Donating via The Brighton Rainbow Fund ensures that funds and donations go where they are most needed. BRF has very few overheads, no paid staff, no premises, so virtually every penny donated goes directly to support those most in need.
Considering raising or donating funds to BRF? Get in touch info@rainbow-fund.org, for collection tins/buckets, bespoke QR codes to collect donations by text, hi res logo for use on posts etc., and if you´re organising an event free listings on Scene Events page, and joining this list.
Brighton Bear Weekend 6thJuly to 9th July
The annual BBW runs from Thursday 6th July to Sunday 9th July, and is raising funds again for The Brighton Rainbow Fund (this year shared with The Sussex Beacon)
https://brightonbearweekend.com/
David at 90, Gala Concert and After-Show Birthday Party for David Raven (Maisie Trollette) Sunday 23rd July
Brighton Dome Concert Hall 6pm
The Brighton Rainbow Fund is organising this Gala Concert, raising funds to distribute as grants. Tickets £15 to £60, and optional add on for the after show Birthday party.
Details and bookings: https://brightondome.org/event/32939/david_at_90_a_gala_celebration/
The Brighton & Hove Rainbow Run. 5km run, raising funds for BRF. Friday August 4th. Hove Park
Details: https://brightonrainbowrun.co.uk/
Brighton Pride: Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th August
The UK´s biggest and best Pride in the UK, raising funds for BRF.
Preston Park
Pride Village Party (in and around St James Street) including Legends cabaret marathon fundraiser on Sunday 6th August.
Details: https://www.brighton-pride.org/