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GambLGBTQ+: Brighton University’s new LGBTQ+ gambling study

Black text against a cream background reads: "Call for participants. Are you LGBTQ+ and have experience of gambling and related harms? We are recruiting participants for the final phase of the GambLGBTQ+ project that seeks to understand the impact of gambling on LGBTQIA+ communities in and around the city of Brighton & Hove. In particular, we seek participation from people who are included in one or more of the following groups: - from a minoritised race and/or ethnicity background. - are Gypsy, Roma or Traveller. - are trans, non-binary and/or intersex. - are a migrant to the UK, a refugee, or an asylum seeker. - previously or currently experiencing homelessness or sleeping rough. Participants will receive a voucher for their time and will be supported to take photos and discuss these in a small group or at a 1-2-1 interview. Support is available GamCare 0808 8020 133. If you would like to find out more information please visit our GambLGBTQ+ blog tinyurl.com/yw43bcc8 or contact Matt (they/them) at LGBTQgambling@brighton.ac.uk." The logos for University of Brighton, YouGov, Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard and GambleAware are at the bottom of the page. There is a picture of the Progress Pride Flag, and two twisting lines - one in the Rainbow Pride Flag colours, and one in the Gender Fluid Flag colours.

GambLGBTQ+ is a research project seeking to understand gambling and related harms in LGBTQ+ communities. The University of Brighton are leading on GambLGBTQ+ in collaboration with ourselves and YouGov, and is funded by GambleAware. Research on LGBTQ+ gambling and gambling harms is limited, and the research that is available highlights the need for further research on the lived experiences of… Continue Reading GambLGBTQ+: Brighton University’s new LGBTQ+ gambling study

Bi Visibility Day

September the 23rd was Bi Visibility Day, and to mark the occasion we teamed up with Brighton Bothways and the LGBTQ+ Workers Forum for some fun social events. We also asked you to send us your top tips for how to be a Bi Ally.

You can see some of our favourites below: