News and Events

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

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

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!

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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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