Olympic swimmer and LGBTQ+ activist Michael Gunning opened Brighton’s very first Pride Swim at Sea Lanes on Brighton beach on Saturday, October 26, which raised over £1,000 for Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline Pride Swim, sponsored by Speedo, aims to get thousands of people swimming to connect with others, support their physical and mental health and encourage […]
Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard has welcomed new interim CEO Sam Price, who has over 20 years’ experience in charity leadership, fundraising, governance and service delivery in a variety of settings including domestic abuse, housing, disability and international development. “It’s an honour to join Switchboard at this important milestone in its history.” says Sam. “I’m […]
One of Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard‘s team members Reuben has launched a new initiative outside of his role at Switchboard. The Village Foodbank is a new initiative for low-income LGBTQ+ people in Brighton & Hove to access food, toiletries and other essentials in an affirming community space. A recent report by the Trussell Trust found […]
London Otters RC, the UK’s only LGBTQ+ inclusive rowing club, held its largest ever Rainbow Races charity event on Saturday, October 19, which saw over 100 rowers from more than 11 different clubs race to support LGBTQ+ inclusion in rowing and raise over £950 for Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline. Rowers from the LGBTQ+ community and allies […]
Olympic swimmer and LGBTQ+ activist Michael Gunning is to open Brighton’s very first Pride Swim – The Big Dip! at Brighton beach on Saturday, October 26 at 2pm next to Sea Lanes. The Big Dip, sponsored by Speedo, will see up to 200 participants take a dip in the sea, all to raise vital funds […]
London Otters Rowing Club, the UK’s only LGBTQ+ inclusive rowing club, will hold its largest ever Rainbow Races’ charity event at Royal Albert Dock, London (E16 2QT) on Saturday, October 19 with 100 rowers from more than 11 different clubs racing to support LGBTQ+ inclusion in rowing all while raising money for Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline. […]
Brighton & Hove Pride, one of the biggest calendar events of the year, takes place from Friday 2–Sunday, 4 August. With celebrations taking place all over the city, Brighton & Hove Buses has launched special Pride timetables for the weekend, with shuttle buses operating between Preston Park, Old Steine and Waterhall Campsite. Brighton & Hove […]
Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard wishes to thank Sussex Cricket Foundation for hosting a free session where the LGBTQ+ community came together to watch a match at Sussex County Cricket Club. One service user said: “I’m really liking the Cricket meet ups which you all told us about. Charlotte and the team at Sussex Cricket […]
Swim England has announced it is supporting Pride Swim 2024 which will launch during GB Swimming Championships at London Aquatics Centre on Saturday, April 6. Open to all in the LGBTQ+ community and supportive allies, Pride Swim is a queer-led initiative developed and run by Out & Wild Events, IMPROPER Agency and community group Out […]
Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard has sent thanks to Waitrose Hove and Lush Brighton for donating items such as toiletries and period products to the charity’s free care packages, which they give to any LGBTQ+ person who needs one. The charity said on Facebook: “When we distribute the packages, we prioritise people who are disabled; […]
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