Brighton And Hove LGBT Switchboard
Also known as: Brighton Lesbian and Gay Switchboard, B.l.g.s., Switchboard
The objects of the Company shall be for the benefit of the public across Sussex to (i) protect and preserve public health and (ii) to relieve mental and emotional distress of persons and in particular of people who are, bisexual, lesbian, gay, transgender or in doubt about their sexuality by in particular the provision of advice, information and well being services.
Activities & Mission
The objects of the Company shall be for the benefit of the public across Sussex to (i) protect and preserve public health and (ii) to relieve mental and emotional distress of persons and in particular of people who are, bisexual, lesbian, gay, transgender or in doubt about their sexuality by in particular the provision of advice, information and well being services.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 66% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £483,033 | £658,760 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2024 | £746,997 | £584,171 | £582,358 | £279,626 | £40,000 | 13 / 60 |
| 2023 | £467,421 | £509,698 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2022 | £311,303 | £293,176 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2021 | £230,205 | £181,376 | 0 / 42 |
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Frequently asked questions about Brighton And Hove LGBT Switchboard
What does Brighton And Hove LGBT Switchboard do?
The objects of the Company shall be for the benefit of the public across Sussex to (i) protect and preserve public health and (ii) to relieve mental and emotional distress of persons and in particular of people who are, bisexual, lesbian, gay, transgender or in doubt about their sexuality by in particular the provision of advice, information and well being services.
How much income did Brighton And Hove LGBT Switchboard report in 2025?
Brighton And Hove LGBT Switchboard reported total income of £483k and reported expenditure of £659k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Brighton And Hove LGBT Switchboard?
Brighton And Hove LGBT Switchboard has a program ratio of 78.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Brighton And Hove LGBT Switchboard registered as a charity?
Brighton And Hove LGBT Switchboard was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 August 2001 as charity number 1088133. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Brighton And Hove LGBT Switchboard?
Brighton And Hove LGBT Switchboard is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jeffrey Howard. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Brighton And Hove LGBT Switchboard operate?
Brighton And Hove LGBT Switchboard operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Brighton And Hove LGBT Switchboard a registered charity?
Yes — Brighton And Hove LGBT Switchboard is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1088133.
Details
Community Base
113 Queens Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 3XG
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Also Known As
- Brighton Lesbian and Gay Switchboard
- B.l.g.s.
- Switchboard
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated