Recover with Pride
Providing specialist LGBTQ+ affirming support, empowering people experiencing gambling harms and affected others to regain control, rebuild their lives and move forward with confidence and pride.
50th Anniversary Fundraising Gala
Wednesday 25th November 2026 – from 6.30 to 11pm
Palm Court Restaurant on Brighton Pier
50 years of LGBTQ+ community, connection and support. One unforgettable night to celebrate it, and to help keep Switchboard switched on for the next 50 years.
A milestone worth celebrating
More than a party
For half a century, Switchboard has been here for LGBTQ+ people across Brighton & Hove, Sussex and beyond. This gala is a chance to celebrate how far we’ve come, but it’s also about what comes next. Your sponsorship will help ensure we can continue to be there for LGBTQ+ people when they need connection, understanding and practical support — and help build a future where our communities can thrive.
From Surviving to Thriving
Your sponsorship could help LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic abuse move beyond crisis, rebuild confidence and take back control of their lives.
Nobody Should Grieve Alone
Creating a safe and understanding community where LGBTQ+ people can find connection and support through grief and loss.
From Isolation to Connection
Bringing LGBTQ+ people together to build friendships, find belonging and reduce the loneliness too many experience.
Sponsor with purpose
Find the partnership that fits
From an exclusive headline partnership to a community contribution, every level offers a meaningful way to stand alongside Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ communities. Packages include a mix of event recognition, guest places, media visibility and post-event impact reporting.
Headline Sponsor
£10,000+
An exclusive, high-visibility partnership with lead event recognition, premium guest benefits and a bespoke impact report.
One only
Gold Sponsor
£5,000
Prominent recognition across the event, dedicated digital promotion, VIP seating and four complimentary tickets.
High-profile recognition
Rainbow Sponsor
£2,500
Event, programme and on-screen recognition, plus website and shared social media visibility and two tickets.
Event recognition
Community Partner
£250+
A welcoming way for local organisations to be part of the evening, with event, website and shared social recognition.
Every contribution counts
You can also sponsor a particular part of the night, including entertainment, the auction, pier games, a fundraising game or the raffle. These opportunities start from £300 and can be booked on their own or added to a wider package.
An evening to remember
Come and celebrate with us
Expect glamour, comedy, cabaret and plenty of Brighton spirit. It’ll be a joyful night marking an extraordinary chapter in our history, with more entertainment still to be announced.
Your gala ticket
£85 per person
- A two-course meal
- Welcome fizz or soft drink
- Table wine or drinks
- A goody bag
Entertainment for the evening
- Ophelia Payne – Your host for the evening, Brighton drag artist extraordinaire, bringing glamour, sparkle and show-stopping entertainment
Suzi Ruffell – award-winning stand-up comedian, writer and broadcaster
Anubis – RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star and award-winning entertainer, bringing opulent glamour and rich, soulful vocals
- Hannah Brackenbury – Brighton Fringe Best of the Festival winner, bringing brilliantly funny songs, sharp wit and musical flair.
Celebrate with us
Help shape what comes next
When you sponsor the gala, you’re not just putting your name on one night. You’re helping Switchboard continue delivering life-changing services and building a stronger, more connected LGBTQ+ community across Sussex and beyond.
Want every package benefit and optional opportunity in one place? Download the full sponsorship package.
