Five students studying for a BA(Hons) in Event Management at The University of Brighton raise £309.84 for the Brighton & Hove LGBT Community Safety Forum (LGBT CSF).
Students raised the money at a Christmas-themed variety performance event, staged at the Queens Arms on Monday, December 7, undertaken as part of their university course work.
The event, was created by Ally Events, a student-led group and hosted by drag performer, Sally Vate.
The evening began with a short talk from Billie Lewis, Elected Chair of the LGBT CSF about the work the Forum’s volunteers do and was followed by an evening of comedy, cabaret, and a raffle.. Performers donating their time free of charge included Drag Queens Kara van Park, Davina Sparkle and Stephanie von Clitz.
A spokesperson for Ally Events, said: “The event exceeded every expectation that all of us at Ally Events had. It was great to see all ages attending from students to locals at the bar, who enjoyed a night full of comedy, cabaret and festive fun all in aid of the LGBT CSF. We are also grateful to Billie Lewis, The Queens Arms staff and LGBT CSF volunteers as well as everyone attending for making the event such a success with a great atmosphere”
Raffle prizes included a private pod on the Brighton Wheel, a giant Millie’s Cookies cake, a meal for two at Archipelagos and a £50 Mark Scott hairdressing voucher. A prize was also awarded to the most festively dressed person attending the event.
After expenses were paid, the event raised £309.84, with all proceeds going to the LGBT CSF.
Billie Lewis said: “It was great working with the students on this project. We were able to give them guidance and support as they developed the event and in return they delivered a fantastic community experience. Their commitment to produce a fun night and raise as much money as possible was commendable. It was very reassuring that a younger group of allies reached out a helping hand to support our cause. We would like to thank not only the students but the Lecturers at the University who assessed the students on the night. Our thanks also extends to those who attended and donated prizes and the management and staff at the Queens Arms who opened on a Monday and gave us the venue for the night free of charge”.
All monies raised on the night will be ring fenced for the LGBT CSF Safeguarding account. This will enable the Forum to assist vulnerable LGBT people currently facing homelessness, following refusals of same day homelessness applications for emergency housing support by Brighton & Hove City Council.
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