The Sussex Beacon is the leading HIV charity in Brighton, providing specialist medical care and support for people living with HIV. We have been open since 1992 and whilst advances in medicine have helped many to live unaffected by the virus, there is still a minority for whom everyday is a challenge as a result of their HIV status. We provide both inpatient and outpatient services for HIV+ individuals living in Sussex and beyond. This includes the charities 10-bedded Inpatient Unit, as well as weekly Day Service sessions, a Women and Families Support Group, a Peer Support Project, and additional Wellbeing Groups. Without our services many people would go without the support they need.

We are proud to be supported by Brighton Pride, one of the UKs biggest, boldest and best Pride events with community fundraising at its heart. The Sussex Beacon is already looking forward to participating in this years Brighton Pride Festival. On Saturday, 4th August 2018, you can find us in the heart of the community village, where we will showcase our work, services, volunteering opportunities and events, and talk about the different ways in which you can get involved.

To celebrate a little differently this year, we are selling bright and colourful pride-inspired wristbands to raise vital funds for people living with HIV. As well as being available in our local shops in St James Street and London Road, and at our centre in Bevendean Road, you can also receive them by post by making a £3 donation per wristband on this campaign.

HOW IT WORKS:

Your £3 donation to our campaign will cover an approximate £2 donation for the wristband, postage and fees. The money raised will go towards funding our vital services so we can continue to help those in our community that need specialist care and support. (If you want your wristband to arrive by 4th August for Pride weekend, please make your donation by 31st July). The wristbands will continue to be on offer whilst stocks last.

When making your donation please make you full name visible and afterwards please email your full address to fundraising@sussexbeacon.org.uk so we can post your wristband to you. We will post to UK addresses only. You can read our full Privacy Policy at www.sussexbeacon.org.uk/privacy.

Please do not add Gift Aid to your donation, as it is in exchange of goods and therefore not eligible.

We hope to see many of you at Pride, and are excited to be part of the upcoming Pride festivities to celebrate Brighton & Hoves wonderful and vibrant community.