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After ten years of volunteering with B&H LGBT Switchboard, the last three as lead trustee, Andrew Thompson stood down at last month’s Annual General Meeting.

Andrew said:
“My time at Switchboard has been an amazing experience and one that I treasure. I will take many fond memories and friends away with me and will remain involved with the organisation to ensure a thorough and full handover to the new lead trustee.”

Pending the appointment of a new lead trustee, the management committee of Switchboard has agreed that Mark Elsworth, deputy lead trustee, will cover the post for the next three months.

Mark said:
“I would like to thank Andrew, on behalf of Switchboard, for everything that he has done and wish him well for the future.”

The following people were elected to trustee posts at the AGM, which was attended by the Deputy Mayor Cllr Carol Theobald:

Mark Elsworth – secretary;
Derek Cooper – treasurer;
Graham Parker – minutes secretary and
Stacy Oosthuizen and Bernd Sass.

Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard is seeking LGBT-identified trustees to provide strategic direction to this long-standing local charity. There are currently specific defined roles that are vacant on the board of trustees, which include responsibility for IT and Switchboard’s involvement in Pride.

Applications are particularly welcomed from women, people who identify as trans, and LGBT people from the BME community.

Anybody interested in these specific roles or anybody who has skills that they feel would benefit Switchboard’s board of trustees can find out more by contacting Natalie Woods, development manager, on 01273 207050 or brighton.manager@switchboard.org.uk

Following the AGM, Lib Dem Cllr Paul Elgood praised Switchboard’s achievements after paying a visit to its premises.
“I was really impressed with the work of Switchboard and the dedicated team there. It was great to discuss the service and hear more about its work. This is a vital lifeline for LGBT people in the city. Please continue supporting the fundraising activities of Switchboard whenever opportunities arise.”

For more information about Switchboard view:
www.switchboard.org.uk/brighton

Pictured: Cllr Carol Theobald, deputy Mayor of Brighton and Hove with the newly elected trustees and sitting at his desk Andrew Thompson