News and Events

National Refugee Week

National Refugee Week runs from the 20th -26th June, and so we are taking this time to talk about LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers. LGBTQ+ refugees often face double marginalisation and challenges, by virtue of their ...
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Solidarity with LGBTQ+ Communities in Orlando

Our thoughts are with the victims and of the mass LGBTQ+ shooting at Pulse in Orlando and their friends and families. We join others in sending our love and solidarity. Tragedies like this can bring up ...
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Vacancies for Four Qualified LGBTQ+ Counsellors

If you identify as LGBTQ+ and are keen to contribute to our community, we would love for you to volunteer with our LGBTQ+ Affirmative Counselling Service. We offer the chance to be part of a supportive ...
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New LGBTQ+ Group in Whitehawk

LGBTQ+ 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 ...
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Training

Switchboard can provide bespoke LGBTQ+ 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 LGBTQ+ safe spaces, implementing the ...
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LGBTQ+ Friendly Zumba!

Looking for a fun way to keep fit in an LGBTQ+-friendly environment? Why not try Zumba? Taking place every Thursday at Brighton Youth Centre from 4:45pm. it's a great way to get some exercise and meet ...
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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 ...
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A Fond Farewell to Dr Maria Antoniou

After more than a year as the interim Director for 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 ...
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The Breakfast Club

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 ...
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