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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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:

We’re Hiring: Specialist LGBTQ+ Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

Oct 24, 2024
Applications are now closed for this position Specialist LGBTQ+ Independent Domestic Violence Advocate Reporting to: Domestic Abuse Service Manager Location: Switchboard office, Community Base, Brighton. Some travel in Sussex and hybrid working Hours of Work: 37.5 ...
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4 Switchboard volunteers and guests hold signs that say "Love Has No Borders" and "Trans Kids Will Save The World". They wear Switchboard t-shirts, and two wear flags on their backs: the Lesbian Pride Flag and the Pride flag.

Looking back on Brighton Pride 2024

Aug 12, 2024
A photo of Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard volunteers and guests on the Brighton Pride bus. We loved taking part in the Brighton Pride parade this year! We really appreciated the opportunity to show up for ...
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A photo of Raf (they/them) and Ciara (she/her) at Switchboard's stall for Trans Pride. They wear Switchboard's t-shirts, Raf's says "Joy & Justice" and Ciara's has Switchboard's logo on. In front of them are Switchboard's pronoun badges and leaflets advertising our services.

Happy Pride Season!

Jul 25, 2024
Switchboard staff & volunteers at Chichester Pride 2024. It's been brilliant to attend some of the amazing Pride events around Sussex. We kicked off Pride Season at Chichester Pride on May 25th. where some of our ...
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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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