Bill Randall, former Mayor and ex-Leader of Brighton and Hove City Council, has become a trustee of Allsorts – the Brighton-based group that supports and empowers young people under 26 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or unsure (LGBTU) of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Allsorts, a registered charity was founded by Jess Wood, the organisation’s director, in 1999 along with James Newton and provides a variety of services for LGBTU young people, among them weekly drop-ins, a mental health and well-being group and a Trans Kids group. Its youth volunteering hub offers opportunities in campaigning, fund-raising, educating and offering peer support.