The Ledward Centre (TLC), Brighton and Hove’s new LGBTQ+ centre in Jubilee Street, started a Crowdfunder in early November to raise funds to complete the fit out of the lower ground floor to add radio studios, exhibition gallery, quiet lounge, co-working space, cinema/public meeting room, smaller meeting rooms, community kitchen/diner, and a brand new toilet block to replace the single ‘facility’ which they inherited.
They set an ambitious target of £40,000 pounds in eight weeks, and thanks to nearly 200 donors, and generous matched funding from the Cost of Living Resilience Fund, and the AVIVA Foundation, reached that target with some days to spare.
Chris Gull, Chair of the Brighton Rainbow Fund, which has facilitated the creation of TLC, expressed the delight and gratitude of the board of the Ledward Centre CIC, which operates and manages TLC on behalf of the Brighton Rainbow Fund.
“The Board, the managers and our brilliant volunteers are so excited to be able to go into 2024 with the prospect of opening up the new facilities and resources which this funding will provide, a year of events, meetings, and community, which will allow even more members of our huge local LGBTQ+ communities to come together in a safe, welcoming and inspirational space.
“We received the extra matchfunding from the Cost of Living Resilience Fund and the AVIVA Foundation because we operate as an official LGBTQ+ ‘warm space’ and give support and information to members of our community, especially those who are particuarly affected by the current cost of living and energy crises.
“The Crowdfunder is ongoing and the AVIVA Foundation continues to matchfund donations on a pound for pound basis. There are still rewards to be claimed for donating, including participation in our ‘Make Your Mark’ campaign, and tickets for Supper Clubs.”
To donate go to bit.ly/LedCen
The TLC website is HERE
The Brighton Rainbow Fund website is HERE
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