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akt announces first-ever limited festival clothing collection in partnership with DOM&INK

Graham Robson November 21, 2024

akt, formerly known as Albert Kennedy Trust, has launched its first-ever limited festival clothing collection in partnership with DOM&INK. 100% of profit from each purchase will support homeless LGBTQ+ young people facing the cold streets this winter. But hurry – the collection is only available until Wednesday, December 18. akt said on social media: “Helping […]

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LGBTQ+ News

Discrimination and familial rejection the highest driver of homelessness within LGBTQ+ communities

Graham Robson November 19, 2024

Stonewall Housing, which provides specialist housing advice, advocacy and support for LGBTQ+ people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, has published its Impact Report, which reveals a 33% increase in demand for its services, supporting 3,202 LGBTQ+ individuals who were homeless or at risk of homelessness between April 2023 and March 2024—up from […]

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LGBTQ+ News

New CEO at LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity, akt

Graham Robson August 13, 2024

Adam Pemberton Wickham is to become chief executive of LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity akt in October 2024. Adam, who succeeds Shān Nicholas, joins akt with a background in strategic leadership and advocacy for vulnerable groups. He is currently the Director of Strategy and Communications at Centrepoint and has previously held leadership roles at Barnardo’s and […]

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LGBTQ+ News

New study finds lesbian, gay and bisexual people in the UK experience inequalities in accessing housing

Graham Robson May 29, 2024

Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people in the UK experience inequalities in accessing housing, according to a new study. The analysis of almost a decade of data from British households found that LGB people in Britain have poorer housing outcomes than their heterosexual counterparts. LGB people are less likely to own their own home, more […]

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Community News

New CEO joins Brighton & Hove youth homelessness charity, Clock Tower Sanctuary

Graham Robson January 8, 2024

The Clock Tower Sanctuary (CTS), a charity that supports young people experiencing homelessness in Brighton & Hove, has welcomed new CEO Fabia Bates. Fabia Bates, who replaces Frances Duncan who leaves CTS following six and a half years as CEO, brings over 20 years of experience in Brighton’s community and voluntary sector including at Survivors’ […]

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Shelter research shows 29,500 homeless in the South East, including over 3,000 in Brighton & Hove

Graham Robson December 15, 2023

New research from Shelter has shown at least 29,500 people in the South East – 3,155 people in Brighton & Hove – including more than 13,500 children. Shelter’s analysis of official homelessness figures and responses to Freedom of Information requests reveal homelessness in the region has risen rapidly in just 12 months: 570 people are […]

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Community News

Brighton charity Off The Fence launches new exclusive t-shirt brand, Team Hope

Graham Robson September 11, 2023

Off The Fence (OTF) – a charity that aims to restore the lives and hopes of people experiencing homelessness, women in difficulty and vulnerable school children in Brighton & Hove – has unveiled its new exclusive t-shirt brand, Team Hope, and during a recent launch fashion show, 62 t-shirts were sold.

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Community News

Artists Open Houses and Sussex Nightstop charity to celebrate positive end to art auction and fundraising campaign

Graham Robson June 1, 2023

The AOH artists who donated their work to the auction will bid their artworks farewell… and celebrate the success with both Sussex Nightstop and the AOH team at the bright and spacious Arcobaleno venue in Kemptown.

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Community News

Brighton’s very first LGBTQ+ Emergency Night Shelter opens its doors

Graham Robson February 3, 2023

The shelter is a 10-week pilot funded by the Brighton Rainbow Fund and is a partnership between LGBTQ+ charities Outside Project, Stonewall Housing and Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard.

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