LGBT HIP is working with Whitehawk Inn to set up a brand-new monthly LGBTQ group in Whitehawk!
We had our first meet-up in May and it was great to meet and discuss what people would like from a group. The people who came said they would like an opportunity to get together socially, and have a place to support each other and share experiences.
What would freedom from homo/bi/transphobia look like to you? We asked people last year and here is what they said…
If you identify as LGBT * and are keen to contribute to our community, we would love for you to volunteer with our LGBT* Affirmative Counselling Service. We offer the chance to be part of a supportive team and receive regular supervision.
We have vacancies for four qualified volunteer counsellors and we are particularly keen to hear from gay male counsellors, and counsellors from BME backgrounds, who are currently under represented on the team.
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LGBT Switchboard can provide bespoke LGBT Awareness/ Trans Awareness training for your organisation or group. The training can cover a range of topics including: understanding the impact of stigma and discrimination, creating LGBT safe spaces, implementing the Equality Act and challenging homo/ bi/ transphobia.
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After more than a year as the interim Director for LGBT Switchboard, Dr Maria Antoniou will be leaving the charity on the 10th of September, following a handover period with Switchboard Director Natalie Woods who has recently returned from maternity leave. Maria has been involved with the charity for a number of years including holding… Continue Reading A Fond Farewell to Dr Maria Antoniou
This month Sussex Cricket Ground held their first ever LGBTQ Cricket Festival.
Teams competed against one another in a fun afternoon of cricket, and while our team might not have won, it was a great afternoon for Switchboard with the raffle raising over £150 for the charity.Continue Reading Sussex Cricket Ground Hosts LGBTQ Cricket Festival
As a charity serving the LGBTQ community, we rely on corporate support to help run our services. The Breakfast Club are a recent addition to our corporate sponsors, and we’ve been grateful for their support to our Older LGBT project at their new cafe in Brighton. The staff we have had contact with have been… Continue Reading The Breakfast Club
