We are delighted to invite you to the LGBTQ+ Housing Conference 30th June 2022. Join us to discuss the future of LGBTQ affirmative housing in Sussex and beyond.

About this event

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

We have some exciting CTSG and national speakers booked and workshops led by AKT, Stonewall Housing and others in the afternoon. Full programme will be available soon.

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:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lgbtq-housing-conference-tickets-315424090947

We have reserved a number of free tickets for community members and STUDENTS. 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. Please contact k.gainsford@brighton.ac.uk if you are a PGR or student and would like a free ticket.

Tickets are expected to sell out so we advise booking early.