Switchboard, in partnership with University of Brighton Centre for Transforming Sexuality and Gender (CTSG), Clarion Futures, are hosting a solution focused, community led conference to provide a springboard for provision of safe LGBTQ+ affirmative housing.
Last year Switchboard released a report into the impact of Covid on LGBTQ communities in Brighton. The report highlighted the challenges experienced by LGBTQ communities across all aspects of housing. We found 60% of young people were experiencing an unsafe living situation, including 43% of those who are trans/non-binary.
The conference will have four workstreams:
- Designing future LGBTQ+ affirmative housing and spaces
- Older people's housing needs (including residential and care homes)
- Homelessness in LGBTQ communities
- Young people's housing needs
This will be a cross-sector, action focused day of conversation and creativity around LGBTQ housing needs, with local authorities, housing professionals and associations, LGBT organisations and communities.
Speakers and workshops with representatives from University of Brighton Centre for Transforming Sexuality and Gender, Stonewall Housing, akt, Prof Andrew King, Bob Green OBE , Micro Rainbow, Outside Project, Edith England, Matt Smith.
In the evening there is the chance to attend an invitation only private screening of the documentary 'Less', produced by Stonewall Housing, the UK's leading LGBTQ+ homelessness charity. 'Less' explores the realities of queer homelessness, with topics including homophobic and transphobic abuse. This will be followed by a panel discussion and refreshments. Please note: This will take place at The Ledward Centre, LGBTQ+ Community and Cultural Centre which is within walking distance of the conference.
Tickets
Tickets are £10 + booking fee. This includes refreshments throughout the day and lunch. Tickets are limited so early booking is advisable
We have reserved a number of free tickets for community members. Please contact jane.woodhull@switchboard.org.uk if you are an LGBTQ community member and would like to attend, or if cost is a barrier for your organisation.
About
The Centre for Transforming Sexuality and Gender (CTSG), based at the University of Brighton, brings together researchers who are working on themes related to sexuality, gender, and social change with a core focus on producing research with community partners that impact on policy and practice.
