Ian McKellen at 80: Actor celebrates birthday with charity performances in Brighton

Sir Ian McKellan is returning to the Theatre Royale in Brighton with a one-man show for his 80th birthday to raise funds for theatres nationwide. The actor is embarking on the colossal UK tour, ‘Ian On Stage’, from January to … Read More

Urgent new Age UK campaign to tackle loneliness backed in Brighton and Hove

A campaign appeal has been launched today by Age UK to tackle the staggering new governmental research suggesting 2.65 million older people have no one for help and support.

The appeal, entitled ‘No one should have no one to turn to’, … Read More

The Social Club for Social Good Launches in Brighton

Last Saturday saw the launch of a brand new membership organisation,The Social Society, which supports and promotes grassroots projects within Brighton. The society is made up and run by both online and offline members, with the common goal of giving … Read More

Brighton and Hove get involved for upcoming ‘Movember’ month

Movember marks the month of the year where moustaches and beards are grown across the globe and not just in Brighton and Hove. Although a thick moustache and beard are commonplace one the face of many people in our city, … Read More

Age UK encourages Brighton & Hove to get involved with the Big Knit

Do you remember how every year around Christmas, tiny woollen bobble hats start appearing on your Innocent smoothies? Well, you can expect to see them return to supermarkets near you very soon, as Age UK is back with the #BigKnit, … Read More

FatBoy Slim Becomes FatBoy Slow for Snail Pace Marathon

It has been announced that Norman Cook AKA world-famous DJ Fatboy Slim, will be embarking on a Snail Pace Marathon, taking place on Friday 19th October, when he will walk rather than run the full 26 miles of a marathon … Read More

Covers’ Help for Hospices Aiming to Raise £30,000 For Charity

A builders merchant which raises money for hospices across the South East is again on the fundraising trail.

Covers Timber & Builders Merchant, which has a branch in Brighton, is hosting its hugely successful charity initiative ‘Covers’ Help for Hospices’ this September … Read More

ONCA’s New Art Space – On Board a Brighton Barge!

This month ONCA will be opening their second space in the city as they take over a barge at Brighton Marina. Launching on 20th September, the barge will be a dedicated learning and community space that runs events and educational workshops … Read More

YMCA DownsLink Group Receives £77,000 Funding Boost

YMCA DownsLink Group’s WiSE project has received a grant of £77,043 from the Police & Crime Commissioner’s Safe Space Sussex Funding Network.

YMCA DownsLink Group is a registered charity that works across Sussex and Surrey providing a range of services … Read More

Sussex Police Seek Information on County’s Prolific Charity Box Thief

Sussex Police have released CCTV images of the man whom they believe has become a prolific charity box thief in the county, and are calling anyone with information to come forward and help with the investigation.

The man being sought … Read More