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 LGBTQ+ project at their new cafe in Brighton. The staff we have had contact with have been genuinely inclusive and keen to establish the Brighton cafe as a meeting space for older LGBTQ+ people who often struggle to find welcoming spaces. The Breakfast Club told us on 24th June of their plans to purchase the former Black Cap in Camden and the opposition to this from LGBTQ+ protesters. We of course recognise the value of the Black Cap as an LGBTQ+ community hub, and support the campaign for more LGBTQ+ community spaces. The Breakfast Club have assured us that they will do everything they can to ensure that the LGBTQ+ community is supported and included in their plans for the venue. Switchboard will also continue to work to create safe spaces for LGBTQ+ people in Brighton & Hove.
