Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard

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Connecting you to LGBTQ Support

Switchboard is a charity that has been listening to, supporting and connecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer communities since 1975. Originally a helpline, we have grown to deliver lots of additional services by and for LGBTQ people in Sussex.

Switchboard is a charity that has been listening to, supporting and connecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer communities since 1975. Originally a helpline, we have grown to deliver lots of additional services by and for LGBTQ people in Sussex.

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See, Hear, Support, Believe - LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse Service
See, Hear, Support, Believe - LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse Service
See, Hear, Support, Believe - LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse Service
New app package keeps treasured LGBTQ+ memories alive for people living with dementia
New app package keeps treasured LGBTQ+ memories alive for people living with dementia
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Shutterly Fabulous develops new customer offer to help Switchboard
Shutterly Fabulous develops new customer offer to help Switchboard
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Libbie to run Brighton Marathon in aid of Switchboard
Libbie to run Brighton Marathon in aid of Switchboard
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Our services:

Our helpline, open 7-9:30 pm Mondays to Thursdays, provides you with support and information and will connect you to the right LGBTQ services or advice.

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Our Health & Inclusion project (HIP) promotes LGBTQ health and wellbeing and gives you the chance to have your say about healthcare and council services in Brighton and Hove.

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Our Older People’s group is for those aged 50+ looking for a sense of community, support or information.

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Brighton’s first LGBT-led Domestic Abuse service, supporting LGBTQ victims and survivors in an inclusive and affirmative community space.

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Trans and Non-binary Social Prescribing is a  service for trans and/or non-binary people.

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Our Dementia Project is for LGBTQ people with dementia or concerned about memory loss and their carers.

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IRIS is a free service for LGBTQ+ refugees, asylum seekers and migrants and those questioning their sexuality and/or gender identity.

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Grief Project is our peer support group for LGBTQ people who have experienced a bereavement.

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News & Events:

Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard team members Emily and Astrid in the Brighton Soctopus store. They are smiling and holding the socks from Soctopus's Pride sock range, which include Progress Flag socks, Trans Pride flag socks, and Ally Flag socks.

Thanks to our Fundraisers!

Jul 12, 2024
We would like to say thank you to all the amazing fundraising initiatives supporting Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard, over this Pride season and beyond. Have you checked out Soctopus's new Pride sock range, which donates ...
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We are hiring - Fundraising Manager

We’re Hiring: Fundraising Manager

Jul 1, 2024
We're Hiring: Fundraising Manager Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Location: Switchboard office, Community Base, Brighton. Role may involve some travel around Sussex Hours of Work: 37.5 (part-time hours or job shares considered) Salary: £34,500 We are ...
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Libbie to run Brighton Marathon in aid of Switchboard

Mar 28, 2024
A trainee social worker is aiming to help the LGBTQ+ community in Sussex by running the Brighton Marathon in aid of Switchboard. Libbie Nicklin will put her body through the 26.2-mile test of endurance with thousands ...
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We’re delighted to announce the appointment of our new chief executive

Mar 26, 2024
We're delighted to announce the appointment of our new chief executive. Paul Hook (he/him - pictured) will take up the post on Tuesday 2 April following four years at the helm of Asylum Matters, a charity ...
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Social Prescribing Day 2024: Reuben lifts the lid on his ‘rewarding and empowering’ work

Mar 14, 2024
Today, Thursday, 14 March 2024 is Social Prescribing Day, a celebration of the people, organisations and communities who connect people to non-medical support to address issues including loneliness, debt, or stress and other unmet needs. Since ...
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International Women’s Day 2024: Interview with Jane

Mar 8, 2024
Today, Friday, 8 March 2024, is International Women’s Day (IWD), a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. IWD ...
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