Resource Directory

Age UK Brighton & Hove is an independent local charity, supporting older people, combatting lonliness and isolation. We have 40 dedicated staff and over 100 volunteers helping us to deliver services and activities for older people in Brighton & Hove.

Positively changing how the media understands and portrays transgender people

Alzheimer's Society is the only UK charity that campaigns for change, funds research to find a cure and supports people living with dementia today. Bring Dementia Out is Alzheimer's Society's innovation to raise awareness and provide support for LGBT+ people affected by dementia in Brighton and Hove, and Greater Manchester: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved/bring-dementia-out

Assert supports autistic adults in Brighton and Hove to lead full and rewarding lives and to reach their potential by providing diverse, high quality and person-centred support services and seeking to raise awareness of the condition.

Bar 7 is at the heart of the LGBTQ community for Crawley, Horsham, Gatwick, Redhill and Horley. We're open six nights a week with a friendly no-attitude vibe. If you fancy a relaxed time socialising over a few drinks, try our lounge bar. If you’re more at home cutting some shapes, check out the upstairs club  equipped with the best sound and light technology and some of the south's best DJ talent. We throw regular theme parties, welcome international entertainers to our stage and even have a weekly karaoke session.

A free online magazine that targets gay men

At Betknowmore UK, we work tirelessly to raise awareness, deliver support services and, through education, create more understanding about gambling related harm. ‘We want people to be empowered, to live the life they want to lead.’

BHT has the only legal aid funded immigration lawyer in Brighton & Hove. They have been severely affected by funding cuts so they are only able to work with small numbers of people, and only on asylum claims (not general immigration).

Promoting health, wellbeing and equality for LGBTQ+ communities of colour by shedding light on important health disparities among QTIPOC in the UK.

We are the Black & Minority Ethnic Community Partnership. A community-led infrastructure organisation established in the year 2000. BMECP centre is located in the heart of Brighton, just a short walk from Brighton station. Our aim as an infrastructure organisation is to promote community cohesion. Staff and Trustees aim to offer affordable and welcoming space for the community, for training, meetings and cultural events.

Are you an LGBTQ+ parent or do you want to find out more about the journey to parenthood?

BourneThisWay LGBTQ+ parent support group aims to create a non-judgemental, friendly, inclusive space for parents and their children.
Some LGBTQ+ people who are thinking about starting a family or getting pregnant can feel quite isolated. We can provide information about how to get started.
We meet once a month in Eastbourne and surrounding areas, undertaking health & well-being activities.

We provide support to people in the city of Brighton and Hove, Shoreham, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Lewes, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and the surrounding areas. Our 200 volunteers take calls by phone, text and email. Our drop-in centre is open for face-to-face callers most days of the year from 10.00 - 22.00.

Online discussion group and announcements.

👾 Brighton Gayming Events
🏳️‍🌈 Inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA+ & allies
🎤Music + comedy + shows + community

Brighton Migrant Solidarity is a grass-roots community and campaign group. We work to support migrants in Brighton and beyond. We believe that everybody has the right to cross borders. Our aim is to build a strong and diverse movement where we support each other in our personal and political struggles to make the world a place where there truly is space for all. There is a good provision of services for people who find themselves on the wrong side of the UK's border rules. What there isn't is day to day love and support. We try to rectify that. If you fancy our mutual aid and solidarity, drop us an email [email protected] or come to our meeting. We hold regular meetings, and aim to offer care and support to people whilst campaigning for change.

A discussion, social and support group for polyamorous and polysexual people of any gender and/or orientation in and around Brighton & Hove (or visitors from further afield).

📍 queer community for women and enby folk

👯 run by @cophiesooper & @kittenswithag
🎟 curated events and meet-ups
💖 join our Facebook group!
🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

The Brighton Tavern is that rare beast: a very nice, gay-run pub, with real ale.

Brighton Women's Centre support self-identifying women in Sussex from all backgrounds, facing all kinds of issues, to live happier lives. Their services include counselling, mentoring, accomodation support, support for women involved in the criminal justice system and a twice weekly drop-in group, as well as regular wellbeing activities.

Brook is the UK's leading sexual health and wellbeing charity for young people. Listen to our RSE podcast @DiariesEd

I'M LOOKING FOR HELP WITH...

Having sex for the first time
Getting an STI test
Emergency contraception
What contraception is right for me?
I’ve had unprotected sex
I’m concerned about myself or someone else

Brighton Unemployed Centre Families Project was set up in 1981 and is a registered charity. We provide practical support, education, advice and much more to the unemployed and those in poor living conditions, benefit claimants, the unwaged, pensioners, families and those on low incomes

LGBT community pub in the heart of Brighton

We are the Queens of Craft! Home of award winning cabaret, craft beers and incredible gins - right here in the heart of Brighton’s Gay Village.

Open daily from 10am for breakfast. We are really quite proud of our food. From stone baked, freshly stretched pizzas, traditional beer battered cod and chips to succulent gourmet burgers, tapas and fresh home made Sunday Lunch. No matter your hunger, we know we’ve got something you will just love.

Also there is something different going on every night, from retro video gaming or drag quizzes to award winning DJs and our most famous cabaret. Winners of “Brighton’s Favourite Cabaret Venue” at the Golden Handbags for three consecutive years.  Check out our "What's On" section for our latest shows.

We provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people's lives. We're an independent charity and part of the Citizens Advice network across England and Wales.

Wednesday
17:00 - 20:00

Clinic T is a sexual health service for anyone who identifies as trans, non-binary or gender variant (partners are welcome too). The clinic runs every month and dates are posted on our website. All of our services are free and completely confidential, and our staff have been trained in trans awareness.

Every other Wednesday
17:30 - 20:00

The aims of our company are to raise awareness of the issues facing the LGBT+ community and promote Crawley as a safe place for members of the community. We also want to create a sense of belonging and identity for the LGBT+ community in Crawley. This will be done through planning and managing annual events and supporting developments of services for the LGBT+ community in Crawley.

Dead Slow is a Brighton tattoo and piercing studio, owned by resident artists Jack Applegate and Kirsty Simpson since November 2014.

Jack and Kirsty acquired Dead Slow after both tattooing out of the studio for a number of years, back when it was called Nine. Since taking over they have made numerous changes including complete redecoration, new resident artists and now, a new name.

We have international guest artists visit throughout the year, many of them returning for regular spots. Upcoming guests can be found on our homepage and they can be contacted directly for booking enquiries.

Hello! I’m Dolly. Cat obsessed glitter enthusiast.
I co-own the little slice of heaven that is The Dollhouse, a private tattoo studio in Brighton. We created our studio with the intention of creating a comfortable and inclusive space for our lovely clients to come and have a great time where they feel like they can be themselves.
I specialise in what I affectionately call “Obnoxious Girly Shit” - which is basically everything people tell you you should have grown out of but you know you never will. I’m big on 90s pop culture. terrible music, classic movies and Studio Ghibli.
You can check out my work and what I’m up to by heading to my instagram @dollytattoos and you can also find The Dollhouse @thedollhousebtn.
Lots of love, xoxo.

Anyone can be involved in the parade it is not exclusive to the LGBT+ community. We encourage diversity and support equality so everyone is welcome.

We’re keen to have sponsors and partners involved in our parade, perhaps with a float or costumed participants. 2019’s Eastbourne Pride march had 542 people taking part with supporters lining streets along the route so it’s a great opportunity for local exposure and to align your business values with equality and to be inclusive.  If you want to be involved in the parade itself you’ll need to confirm this with Eastbourne Pride organisers, you cannot just show up on the day.

Our team of talented, creative practitioners and mental health specialists are tackling the challenges presented to our local community of Hastings and Rother. We do this through a wide range of one-to-one and group activities, projects and events, with a creative and therapeutic approach.

Equinox Care provides support, care and recovery services to people who have a range of complex needs such as substance misuse and mental health issues. We operate across the South East of England, providing a range of different services that concentrate on assisting our service users to re-engage with the communities around them and to find effective strategies for dealing with the challenges facing them in their lives. These services include detoxification services, supported housing, outreach and street engagement.

Fat liberation in Brighton and Hove 🚫 no diet or intentional weight loss talk 🚫

Fluxies was founded in 2017 by Paige Fashoni, as FLUX Undies. Being the first brand of period underwear to land in the UK, when reusable period products were almost non-existent, we started on our mission to reshape the future of period care. Since then, more than 200,000 people have switched to our reusable period underwear and we've stopped over 40 million (!!!) disposables from going to landfill.  Fluxies also features a gender neutral range.

galck+ is an entity built on acceptance, inclusion and empowerment. This simply means that we're here for it, all of it - fighting different causes for different individuals with the goal of freedom, equality, justice and better realities for everyone.

GambleAware is the leading independent charity and strategic commissioner of gambling harm education, prevention, early intervention, and treatment across Great Britain. 
We’re dedicated to keeping you safe from gambling harms.

To provide a safe, fun, and enriching experience to the sober community. Our primary purpose is to encourage unity and enhance one's sobriety. Go to the meeting finder section on their website to find a list of LGBTQ sobriety support groups across the country.

Introducing Gay Arabs, the web's leading website for meeting Arab single men looking for men in Brighton.

Gendered Intelligence works with the trans community and those who impact on trans lives; particularly specialising in supporting young trans people under the age of 25. They deliver trans youth programmes, support for parents and carers, professional development and trans awareness training.

GIRES is a charity whose aim is to work to help the trans and gender non-conforming communities including those whose preferred expression is non-binary and non-gender. The charity is operated by volunteers who give their time freely to support those struggling with gender expression.

GMFA is the UK's leading charity dedicated to gay men's health. Our mission is to improve gay men's health by increasing the control they have over their own lives.

Grassroots is an award-winning charity and UK leader in suicide prevention. We believe that suicide can be prevented through open and direct conversations. We call this Real Talk. We provide people with the skills and confidence needed to save lives through our training, innovation, and thought-provoking campaigns.

How do I know if I need help?

Of the thousands of referrals we receive each year, many are from people who don’t know what is wrong. They only know that their life is not enjoyable.

We often find people have waited several months or even longer before making contact. We encourage people to identify symptoms and make a referral sooner. Tackling issues at an earlier stage means quicker access to treatment and can prevent symptoms from worsening.

We know it takes courage to talk with someone about how you’re feeling. We offer a safe space where you can do that.

Helem, is the first LGBTQIA+ rights organization in the Arab world, officially established in Beirut, Lebanon in 2001. Its mission is to lead the struggle for the liberation of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Intersex, Transgendered, Queer (LGBTQIA+) and other people with non-conforming sexualities and/or gender identities in Lebanon and the SWANA region from all sorts of violations of their individual and collective civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights. Our goal is to empower young LGBTQIA+ leaders to advocate for their own liberation. We seek to create initiatives and spaces where our communities can leverage unity through diversity and build power. We protect and support individuals with the resources to resist the harm caused by homophobia and transphobia. We empower our youth through education and community building, and we mobilize to change the laws, policies, and practices that deny us equality and reduce our quality of life.

HIV Prevention England (HPE) is the national HIV prevention programme for England. It delivers a nationally co-ordinated programme of HIV prevention work with UK-based black African people and with gay men/men who have sex with men (MSM). It brings together campaigns, online services, local work and policy work. It works closely with black African, gay, and faith communities, NHS clinics, local authorities and Public Health England.

HPE is a nationally funded programme, funded by Public Health England, designed to complement locally commissioned prevention in areas of higher prevalence. It is part of Terrence Higgins Trust.

All the information you need to understand and start taking PrEP in one place.

Impact Initiatives has been key to helping Sussex people live healthy and fulfilling lives for 40 years. Our services include supported housing, advocacy, support for young people, cafés, centres and activities for people aged 50+, employment support and out-of-school activities.

Sexual Health and HIV awareness education and emotional, social and financial support for people living with HIV and carers

The UK's longest-running membership organisation for women identifying as lesbian. We create a vibrant, supportive community for lesbians by providing a mix of enriching and enjoyable social event

Facebook group where people post local LGBT+ events and activities.

We are the LGBT Mummies organisation.
Our sole purpose is to support LGBT+ women & people globally on the path to motherhood or parenthood.
We provide guidance on the different family creation pathways through our website, social channels & support groups, whilst providing access to our global community to meet other like-minded families.

London Friend is the UK,s oldest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans charity. We,re here to support the health and mental well-being of the LGB&T community in and around London. We offer counselling and support around issues such as same-sex relationships, sexual and gender identity and promoting personal growth and self-confidence. We're also home to Antidote - the UK's only LGB&T drug and alcohol service.

We provide high-quality support by trained specialists who understand the specific needs of the trans community as well as abuse and are a by-and-for service. The service is user-led which means that we provide support based on what the individual would like or needs.

We define domestic abuse as violence, abuse, or controlling behaviour perpetrated by a partner, ex-partner, or family member. This can be physical, emotional, financial, or sexual. We also support people affected by so-called ‘honour’-based violence and forced marriage.

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Brighton's finest • Electric & handpoke • Est. 1996
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WHO ARE WE?
The Martin Fisher Foundation is a Brighton & Hove charity, which was set up in September 2015 by colleagues, family and friends of Professor Martin Fisher in memory of his outstanding national and international contribution to the field of HIV research and patient care.
VISION
The Martin Fisher Foundation's vision is to eliminate new HIV cases within a generation by increasing HIV testing, through improving knowledge of HIV, increasing availability PrEP and reducing HIV stigma. Our purpose is to facilitate the city-wide HIV response wherever possible.

The charity is run by experienced Trustees who meet regularly to oversee the running of the charity. Our Patron is Baroness Gould of Potternewton.
MISSION
Our mission is to promote, preserve and protect the health and wellbeing of people with or at risk of HIV by:

Increasing access to HIV testing
Supporting innovation in HIV prevention and care
Advancing public awareness of HIV to reduce stigma
Reduce new HIV infections and deaths from HIV-related illness
Improving the quality of life for people living with HIV

VALUES
Our values are inspired by Martin and describe the underlying principles about how we work.

Community-centred - everything we do is for the benefit of people living with or at risk of HIV
Determined - we won’t give up until we’ve reached our goals
Inclusive - we embrace diversity and promote equality for all people living with or at risk of HIV
Inspirational - we always strive to inspire others to take action through our innovative approaches

A Christ inspired community that celebrates diversity and embraces relational faith.

Affordable counselling based in Hassocks.

Providing a range of advice and information, advocacy and support services to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem to live a full life. Brighton branch providing advocacy, peer mentoring, support groups, workshops and more.

Our 50+ wellbeing project aims to respond to the support needs of people over 50, reduce social isolation often experienced by older LGBTQ people and develop intergenerational activities for older and younger people to meet, learn and support one another.

MOSAIC exists to empower Black and Mixed-Parentage families to combat racism and to support the development of positive cultural and racial identity. The organisation has a small staff team and a dedicated team of volunteers and sessional workers who facilitate the running of safe spaces for the client group and who provide advice and information on issues related to race and cultural identity.

Arun and Chichester Women's Centre. They provide a range of support services to support a population of vulnerable women who are characterised by a range of issues including histories of physical, emotional and sexual abuse, drug and alcohol addiction, trauma, and mental health problems. They also have an LGBT+ domestic abuse drop-in surgery which is the only domestic abuse service in West Sussex offering a specialist service to the LGBT community. Confidential appointments offered with their specialist LGBT domestic abuse practitioner.

The National LGB&T Partnership was established in early 2010, in order reduce health inequalities and challenge homophobia, biphobia and transphobia within public services. These factsheets have been prepared by members of the National LGB&T Partnership in collaboration with cliniQ, Mermaids, TransForum Manchester, with support from Public Health England.

Situated in the Coldean area of Brighton, New Larchwood Extra Care Housing has 38 one and two bed retirement apartments for over 55s.

At our first LGBTQ+ affirmative scheme, on-site facilities include a residents' lounge, community café, hair salon, cinema, guest room and patio garden, as well as a restaurant where hot lunches are provided. The estate is LGBT+ inclusive and therefore very welcoming of diversity. Regular social activities such as coffee mornings take place, providing an opportunity to meet with other residents. The local manager is on-site every week day to assist with any queries you may have and also arrange any maintenance required for the buildings and grounds. A GP surgery and a pharmacy are next door, and a library is over the road. Bus routes to central Brighton run on nearby Hawkhurst Road, for access to further amenities.

The NHS's list of STIs with a brief description of them.

No Holds Barred is run by people with disabilities or from a marginalised group. The aim is to build each other up and change the way things are done, by linking together people with disabilities, marginalised groups, collaborators, and anyone wishing to make a difference. As a baseline, No Holds Barred is trying to make activities and communities physically, emotionally, and practically accessible. From this point hoping that systems will be created so that many people will feel they are able to make a difference to themselves and those around them. It is not a static group so people can begin to create the things that they dream of and create new dreams together. Also, see our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/556282961141743/

We are a fully inclusive social group for local Older LGBTQUI people. Based in Brighton, open to all. Every month we provide a social network and community space in our fully accessible Centre where you'll get the chance to socialise and meet new people. Also Each month we provide a tasty, nutritious lunch and in amongst the socialising, we have guest speakers and facilitate discussion groups/ workshops on issues and topics of interest to members.

Outline provides support to people with their sexuality and gender identity, including but not limited to the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and trans community of surrey, primarily through a helpline, website, and support groups.

We are a local group supporting LGBTQIA+ people by hosting events such as Party in the Park, New Forest Pride and much more. We also provide outreach for adults & teens along with our Pop-Up Shops & Stalls always around the corner.

PinkUk is a resource for LGBTQ+ people living in or visiting the United Kingdom who are interested in using gay / LGBTQ+ friendly venues and services in the UK or who are visiting leading gay-friendly destinations and venues around the world. PinkUk also lists major LGBTQ+ events in the UK and from around the world along with leading Worldwide pride festivals.

We are a small, dedicated charity, based locally in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Founded in 2008, Portsmouth Autism Support Network (PASN) strives to be a growing and invaluable support network for families who are affected by Autistic Spectrum Disorders. We also organise events where people can socialise and create support networks of their own.

Portsmouth Pride exists to support the LGBTQ+ community in Portsmouth and the surrounding areas.

We create safe spaces for the community to come together through our series of year-round events, and we celebrate the diversity of our amazing city and residents at our annual, free Main Day event. 

Who we are
PrEPster was founded in October 2015 by four London based HIV prevention activists, in response to the lack of clear and concise educational info available about PrEP. In particular, those activists were concerned about the lack of information to key communities including gay and bi men, Black African communities, trans people, sex workers and migrants.

PrEPster is known for being independent from any statutory or voluntary sector organisations. We believe that our work should be led by and should over-serve populations that are less likely to access PrEP education materials but are most in need of it. Our work focuses on being diverse, ensuring that those communities of concern are at the heart of our planning and our work.

Collectively, we have a wealth of over 50 years experience in public health and advocacy, and most of us are either living with HIV, PrEP users or are in sero-discordant relationships.

PrEPster is a program of The Love Tank, a not-for-profit community interest community (CIC) that promotes the health and wellbeing of under-served communities through education, capacity building and research.

The mission of "Pride in Surrey" is to celebrate the inclusion and diversity of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT+) culture and community within Surrey and neighbouring counties.

What are personal pronouns and why do they matter?
How do I use personal pronouns?
What if someone makes a mistake and mispronouns someone else?
How do I share my personal pronouns?
How do I ask someone their personal pronouns?
How do I use gender inclusive language?
What additional resources and links can help me?

Queer Heritage South is a heritage learning project celebrating and promoting the rich cultural life of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Intersex, Transgender and Queer (LGBTIQ+) community in Brighton & Hove and the South.

If you have a large set of times and are interested in donating to the archive, please contact [email protected] - we can help you scan and upload materials.

If you want to share your personal research at one of our LGBTIQ+ History Club events please contact [email protected]

Queer Heritage South is small team passionate about Brighton’s LGBTQ+ heritage

We welcome people from all sections of our community. We offer an enjoyable, supportive and affirming environment for LGBTQ+ members to sing, develop their community spirit and awareness, and enable individuals to develop their talents, skills and confidence.

We provide practical and emotional support for LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum to help improve their confidence and self-esteem and reduce isolation. We provide specialist legal information and advice, and campaign to improve the treatment of people seeking asylum.

We also provide legal advice and information to LGBTQI+ people who want to live in the UK with their partners.

 As you get older it’s not unusual to spend more time on your own, particularly if you’ve lost loved ones or your health isn’t what it used to be.

Following the success of our call companions service, we launched rainbow call companions: a free telephone befriending service for LGBT+ people who are lonely, isolated or in need of companionship and feel they would benefit from a friendly phone call every week or two. This is a service specifically for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender plus (LGBT+) people aged 75+ who would like to speak to someone who’s also LGBT+.

Calls last for half an hour or so and you can chat about anything that interests you. What's great is that the same volunteer phones you every time, so you can get to know each other and share stories and laughter – for as long as you both want.

Rainbow call companions has been awarded by the NHS National Advisor for LGBT Health award (2022), which recognises outstanding work by individuals and groups across the NHS and VCSE sector to improve the experience of LGBT+ patients and the LGBT+ workforce and shine a light on examples of best practice.

Refugee Radio is a charity that supports refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants. We run community projects targeting mental health, isolation and social exclusion. We use radio and music to give a voice to this who do not have one. Weekly support group from 3-6pm in their office at Community Base to promote resilience for refugees and migrants suffering from stress, depression and PTSD.

Relationship counselling, family counselling, mediation and sex therapy in Sussex. We offer a range of services to help you with your couple and family relationships, whether you're young or old, straight, gay or bi, single or in a relationship.

We offer practical help ranging from direct advice to refuge accomodation to those in urgent need. Our practical help and support includes the only local domestic abuse helpline which is 01273 622 828. We're here Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Our LGB&T* service for survivors of domestic abuse was the first in England, and we also provide one of the few dedicated LGBT refuge and support services. RISE provides crisis accommodation for women and children escaping domestic abuse. This is by way of a refuge - which is a secure and confidential address where people receive specialist support from staff trained to work with women and children affected by domestic abuse.

Somewhere safe where someone can wait until the Police or a trusted contact can reach them or they have been able to access any necessary information and advice to keep them safe.

Access to a phone if required to call Sussex Police, a trusted contact or another support service.

Founded in October 2020, Scorpio Mars is Emily Malice’s private tattoo studio based in Clerkenwell. Built on a foundation of acceptance and trust, Scorpio Mars aims to create a comfortable tattoo experience for people from all backgrounds and walks of life.
All Scorpio Mars residents and guests design and create their own unique tattoo designs, each aiming to produce a product that you will love and cherish for years to come. Tattooing is an interactive process, a collaboration between artist and client, and this is a concept encouraged at Scorpio Mars. You’re going to have this tattoo for the rest of your life so we want you to enjoy not only the final result but the experience too!

LGBTQ+ Inclusive Karate
Brighton Honbu Dojo
Ki Centre
Lead Instructor: Kevin J Thurlow-Criss Shihan 8th Dan
Assistant: JJ Thurlow-Criss 1st Dan

Session Times:

Open Class: Tuesday 7.15pm to 8.45pm & Thursday 6:15pm to 7:45pm

Seniors: Tuesdays 8.45 to 9.15pm

Southampton Pride Event information

Independent advocacy for adults with learning disabilities in Brighton & Hove

Stopover is a service for young women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and need a safe place to live, where they will be supported to develop so that they are prepared to move on to independent living.

Platform offering info about counselling, the kinds of therapy available and to locate a therapist in your area.

Sussex Interpreting Services provides high quality, professional Community Interpreting, Community Translation and Bilingual Advocacy 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with exceptional customer service. We work with 160 trained and accredited, locally?based linguists in 65 different languages who have regular support sessions.

Sussex Police work closely with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) communities to promote equality and encourage the reporting of homophobic, biphobic and transphobic related hate crime.
We have a network of CEAs throughout the districts of Sussex so there are points of contact locally. For more information head to our LGBT+ page.

Have you tried counselling before? Perhaps you felt unable to talk about your gender identity or sexuality. Maybe you didn't want to risk being misgendered, misunderstood and having to educate your counsellor. 
​I really understand that being LGBTQ+ can sometimes make it difficult to find a counsellor you can trust and feel safe to open up to.

Dementia Support is for LGBTQ people living with or affected by dementia or concerned about memory loss
Whether you are someone living with dementia or memory difficulties, are a caregiver, a friend, or family member, you deserve support that recognises your individual life experience.

Grief Encounters is a peer support group for LGBTQ people who have experienced a bereavement.
Many LGBTQ people face a number of additional challenges when it comes to bereavement, in addition to universal experiences of grief, pain and sadness.

Our Older People’s Project is for LGBTQ people aged 50+ who would like to meet others in their community for support or information.
We provide those aged 50+ with a number of regular social activities, meet ups and trips. We also provide information and host workshops about services for older people and make connections for people within the community and to other services.

Located below the theatre in the iconic Marlborough Hotel building in Brighton, The Actors takes its inspiration from the theatre pubs that have, since the Victorian era, been a feature of the city’s rich relationship with the performing arts.
Serving a great range of local craft beers and fresh pizzas, we are a comfortable pub and space for everybody from all communities in Brighton!

Offering homeless people the opportunity to earn a legitimate income through selling a magazine to the public.

Our aim is to bring you a fantastic sauna experience, second to none in the South East, with all the facilities you could need, in a comfortable, warm, pleasant, and safe friendly environment.

we are a feminist-run private tattoo studio in Brighton, England
everyone is welcome.
 
The Dollhouse is a private tattoo studio in central Brighton, UK.
Founded in 2020 by George Langford and Dolly Plunkett, The Dollhouse was designed to amplify all the things that are brilliant about tattooing; freedom, creativity and a sense of empowerment, whilst also providing a safe, comfortable & inspiring tattoo experience where people can be their true selves without fear of judgement or discrimination.

A small & friendly gay bar in Western Street. Bingo every Thursday and cabaret every Friday & Saturday. Available to hire for private functions.

The Love Tank is a not-for-profit community interest community (CIC) that promotes health + wellbeing of under served communities through education, capacity building + research.

New Steine Mews Hostel helps people to prepare for independence by offering accommodation, training, and a safe space for those who want to address their substance use. New Steine Mews Hostel is a hostel for twenty-four single homeless men and women. We work with residents in a structured way to improve their quality of life and safety. All referrals to New Steine Mews are via the Rough Sleepers Street Services and Relocation Team. Their freephone number is 0808 168 0414 or email [email protected].

The Rainbow Hub is an exciting new space set amongst the bustling St James's Street in Brighton. The Hub is a local point of contact for LGBT+ people seeking up-to-date help, information, or guidance, in a safe, non-judgemental environment. Our volunteers provide a welcoming drop-in space to help individuals and where necessary refer them to one or more of our extensive network of partner organisations for further support.

We see and experience the barriers in place for trans, non-binary, and gender diverse people trying to meet, connect, and socialise and know that for disabled trans people the challenge is even harder. Our goal is to support and facilitate community connections through safe spaces and networks across the UK.

At its core, The Trans Dimension is a digital partnership built on real-life trust networks. We’re not here to play accessibility cop or judge and jury, we just want to increase access to trans-led and trans-friendly spaces for all of us.

The Trans Dimension is run by Geeks for Social Change in partnership with Gendered Intelligence with support from the Comic Relief Tech for Good programme.

At this stage, the Trans Dimension is focussed on London-based events listings only, however we do plan to expand to cover more areas across the UK.