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Community Services

Below you'll find a list of useful LGBT resources in Brighton including groups involved with health, fitness, business music, community and support.


		Pride in Brighton & Hove Brighton plays host to the UK's largest free Pride event, celebrating the vibrant gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans community in the city... Pride also raises money for grant funding for LGBT community groups. Watch or take part in the parade, join the thousands of revellers in the park and give a little something back at one of the many fundraising events thoughout the year! Third Floor, 6 Bartholemews, Brighton, BN1 1HG 01273 775939 click for details


		Brighton Women's Centre Brighton Women's Centre provides support and information for all women, irrespective of age and background in the form of a relaxed drop-in/open-door service. Counselling is also available by appointment at low cost, along with complementary therapies and internet access. The Women's Centre also provides créche facilities and room hire to local groups for meetings. 72 High Street, Brighton, BN2 1RP 01273 698036 click for details


		Spectrum Brighton & Hove's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Forum. 6 Bartholomews, Brighton, BN1 1HG 01273 723123 click for details


		The Rainbow Chorus For over a decade, the Rainbow Chorus has been offering a supportive environment for its LGBT members to sing together and hone their talents and confidence. Through performance, the chorus also raises the profile of the LGBT community as well as providing top quality entertainment - and their performance biog is pretty impressive. , Brighton 01273 242418 click for details


		DiningDykes A social group for lesbians in the Brighton and South East area, Dining Dykes has become a group offering a broad range of activities in addition to regular dining events. With over 300 members from a broad range of backgrounds and ages - the group is particularly popular with women in their 30s and 40s, but there are members in their 20s and 50s too! , Brighton 07934 421444 click for details


		The Sussex Beacon Set on the outskirts of Brighton & Hove in beautiful and tranquil landscaped grounds, this is an outstanding centre of care and support for those with HIV and AIDS. Bevendean Road, Brighton, BN2 4DE 01273 694222 click for details


		Stonewall While politics and community issues may seem like a distraction to partying the night away, lunching with friends or shopping for the latest designer gear, it is, nevertheless, imperative that everyone in the UK – gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or straight, makes time for an organisation such as Stonewall. Tower Building York Road, London, SE1 7NX 020 7593 1850 click for details


		St John Ambulance Regency Division Providing first-line first-aid and other essential services to Brighton & beyond. Level 7, Unit E South Wing, New England House, New England Street, Brighton, BN1 4GH 01273 696969 click for details


		Brighton & Hove (actually) Gay Men's Chorus BHaGMC was set up with the specific aim of providing a place where gay men can socialise, have fun and develop their vocal skills in a unique environment. Members benefit from the wide ranging musical experience from TV and theatreland and have the expertise at hand to develop their own talents with professional tuition. St Andrew's Church Waterloo St Hove, Brighton & Hove 07723 902392 click for details


		National Student Pride What a bloody good idea. A national pride that allows gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans students from around the country to get together and enjoy a day of entertainment. , Oxford click for details


		MindOut If you are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered and have mental health concerns, MindOut offers support services to you. You can request a one-to-one confidential meeting with a lesbian or gay worker to talk through your needs with you. Allen Centre, 60 Sackville Gardens, Hove, BN3 4GH 01273 739 847 click for details


		Out to Swim South London's LGBT swimming club, Out to Swim London, has diversified and has now launched a new club based on the South Coast c/o OutToSwim London, Brighton click for details


		Gay Business Forum Formed in 2004, the Brighton & Hove Gay Business Forum now has over 100 members. This is fast becoming the most successful forum of its kind in the country and is an extremely important network opportunity for many businesses in the area. , Brighton click for details


		Claude Nicol Centre Advice and treatment for people who either have symptoms of, or believe they have been in contact with sexually transmitted infections. Also vaccinations for Hepatitis A & B. Appointments essential... call between 9am and 11am. Royal Sussex County Hospital, Eastern Rd, Brighton, BN2 5BE 01273 664721 click for details


		Brighton LGBT Switchboard With aims to be an inclusive organisation that is able to respond to the entire LGBT community in Brighton & Hove, Switchboard offers information, support and a counselling service to lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and the trans community. 6 Bartholomews, Brighton, BN1 1HG 01273 204050 click for details


		City of Brighton Gay Men's Chorus (CBGMC) Back in January 2005, a group of guys got together and formed The City of Brighton Gay Men's Chorus, their motivation being to create a welcoming environment in which gay men could sing in company. Since then, the chorus has performed at a number of high profile events, including The Phil Starr Tribute Gala at the magnificent Dome Concert Hall. They have also performed at Winter Pride in Whitehawk, The Brighton Festival and The Golden Handbag Awards. , Brighton click for details


Wilde Clinic		Gay men's sexual health clinic. Full screening and advice service. Wed 6pm - 9pm. Call to book an appointment before you go. Daytime gay-friendly drop-in clinic is also operated by the Claude Nicol Centre. Lawson Unit, Eastern Road, Brighton 01273 664722