Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ resources
As the UK’s unofficial gay capital there are lots of organisations in Brighton & Hove that you can contact for help and information concerning LGBTQ+ issues. Here are just a few of our community partners. For a more comprehensive list please visit The Rainbow Hub website.
Support & advice
Brighton & Hove LGBTQ Switchboard
Set up in 1975, Switchboard has been listening to, informing and supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people in Brighton & Hove and beyond. Originally a helpline, we have developed additional services and now offer much more.
www.switchboard.org.uk
The Rainbow Hub
Located in the Ledward Centre, the Hub is a local point of contact for LGBTQ+ people seeking up-to-date help, information or guidance, in a safe, non-judgemental environment. The Rainbow Hub also operates as a third party hate crime and hate incident reporting centre. Reports can be made in person to a Rainbow Hub volunteer at the Ledward Centre, or by email at report@therainbowhubbrighton.com
www.therainbowhubbrighton.com
Knowledge Base (service directory)
MindOut
A Brighton-based mental health service run by and for lesbians, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer people. Out of hours online support service open daily. MindOut offer advocacy services, peer support and affordable counselling. All our services are offered online, by phone and by email.
www.mindout.org.uk
Allsorts Youth Project
Allsorts Youth Project is a Sussex-based charity that listens to, connects and supports children & young people (under 26) who are LGBT+ or exploring their sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and their familes. All services are free and available across Sussex or online.
www.allsortsyouth.org.uk
Cultural resources
Scene Magazine
Provides the latest News, Politics, Features, Reviews & Listings for the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender, Queer, etc. community in the Brighton and South-East coastal region.
www.gscene.com
Queer in Brighton
A heritage learning project celebrating and promoting the rich cultural life of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community in Brighton & Hove.
www.queerinbrighton.co.uk
Brighton Ourstory
Set up in 1989 by a group of local lesbians and gay men, the website boasts a comprehensive collection of material about Brighton’s lesbian, gay and bisexual past.
www.brightonourstory.co.uk
The Queery
Independent queer radical bookshop and community space in the heart of Brighton’s gay quarter – opposite Queens Arms, George Street.
https://thequeery.co.uk/
Rainbow Chorus
Rainbow Chorus – Brighton and Hove’s only non-audition LGBT choir and the only one in the South outside of London. Just one of several LGBTQ+ choirs in the City.
www.rainbowchorus.org.uk
Brighton Pride
The UK’s biggest, boldest and best Pride event with community fundraising at its heart. Attracting a diverse demographic audience from across the globe, it is singularly the most popular visitor attraction in the City’s event calendar.
www.brighton-pride.org