A big “thank you!” to everyone who has raised funds for Switchboard, including these superstars who recently ran the Royal Parks Half Marathon! Feeling inspired? You can also raise money for Switchboard by participating in our running events. Visit our website for more information! #HalfMarathon

Switchboard is proud to be running our first POC Training Course, offering LGBTQIA+ people of colour the opportunity to train to become Switchboard Volunteers alongside trainers and trainees with similar lived experiences. #POC #DEI #QBIPOC #Diversity #Inclusion

Switchboard is the free National LGBTQIA+ Support Line - here for anyone in the UK, 10am-10pm, every day. Whether you’re LGBTQIA+, questioning, or an ally looking to better understand and support someone you care about. 📱: 0800 0119 100 💬: switchboard.lgbt 📧: [email protected]

Would you or your organisation like to promote the UK’s free LGBTQIA+ support service? We have a variety of marketing materials available. Email [email protected] to find out more! #LGBTQ #SupportService #UKSupport

Thank you to everyone who popped by to see us on our first-ever #Freshers' Fair tour! Do you want to see Switchboard represented at your uni? Reach out to [email protected] for free marketing materials and further information! #University #StudentLife #LGBTQSociety

Today (October 26th) is #IntersexAwarenessDay, marking the anniversary of the first public protest by intersex and trans people in the US.

A big “thank you!” to everyone who has raised funds for Switchboard recently. From nails to absiels, your #fundraising efforts allow us to continue our vital work! Feeling inspired? You can also raise money for Switchboard by partaking in our running events or organising your own plans!

In the last 12 months, over 20,000 LGBTQIA+ hate crimes were reported. The numbers reported by the home office are likely to be much lower than the real picture. #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek

Good luck to everyone taking part in the Royal Parks Half Marathon tomorrow. If you’re interested in running to raise funds for Switchboard, visit our website for more! Switchboard is the National LGBTQIA+ Support Line - here for anyone in the UK, 10am-10pm, every day. #RoyalParksHalfMarathon

Today is National Coming Out Day! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ If you want to talk things through with an LGBTQIA+ person, reach out to us via phone call, instant message, or email. Our service is free, anonymous, and confidential. 📱 0800 0119 100 💬 switchboard.lgbt 📧 [email protected] #NationalComingOutDay #LGBTQ

Today is World Mental Health Day. For some of us, existing as an LGBTQIA+ person can feel tough. You don’t have to be in crisis to contact us. Switchboard is here to listen, no matter what you're going through. 📱 0800 0119 100 💬 switchboard.lgbt 📧 [email protected] #WorldMentalHealthDay

Congratulations to Dannii for Winning Attitude’s Ally Award at last night's Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards, powered by Jaguar. Dannii is a proud patron of Switchboard and works to promote our free service. Whether you’re looking for LGBTQIA+ support or information, we’re here for you!

Happy International Lesbian Day! Whether you’ve been out for years, or are just starting to question your sexuality, Switchboard is here for you from 10am to 10pm. Please feel free to reach out to us, free of charge, today. 📱 0800 0119 100 💬 switchboard.lgbt 📧 [email protected]

Times of change can be difficult. Switchboard has supported the LGBTQIA+ community for over 50 years, and we're here for you today, too. Whatever you’re feeling, we’re ready to listen. 10am to 10pm, 365 days a year. 📱 0800 0119 100 💬 switchboard.lgbt 📧 [email protected] #LGBTQSupport

The theme of this year's Black History Month is 'Standing Firm in Power and Pride', and we want to remind you that Switchboard is here to support you, this month and beyond. We understand the importance of intersectionality and remain a non-judgmental, confidential, safe space.

"By prioritising a community-first approach, we can achieve better outcomes for LGBTQIA+ individuals who may need support from our national support line, or benefit from the excellent in-person services provided by Brighton & Hove Switchboard." - Stephanie Fuller, CEO of Switchboard

The theme of this year's Black History Month is 'Standing Firm in Power and Pride,' and we want to remind you that Switchboard is here to support you, both this month and beyond. 10am to 10pm, 365 days a year. 📱 0800 0119 100 💬 switchboard.lgbt 📧 [email protected]

We know life might feel uncertain or overwhelming right now. Remember, you can speak to us confidentially whenever you need to. We're available 10am to 10pm, 365 days a year. 📱 0800 0119 100 💬 switchboard.lgbt 📧 [email protected]

We're here to support every member of the LGBTQIA+ community, their families, and friends. We are the national LGBTQIA+ listening service, run by the community for the community. Available 10am to 10pm, 365 days a year. 📱 0800 0119 100 💬 switchboard.lgbt 📧 [email protected] #LGBTQSupport

We are the national LGBTQIA+ listening service, available 10am to 10pm, 365 days a year. 📱 0800 0119 100 💬 switchboard.lgbt 📧 [email protected]

You’re not alone. Switchboard is here to listen, whenever you need support. We're the UK's LGBTQIA+ listening service, run by the community, for the community. Available 10am to 10pm, 365 days a year. 📱 0800 0119 100 💬 switchboard.lgbt 📧 [email protected]

Thank you to everyone who popped by to say hi to us at the University of Westminster, City St George's, and the University of Roehampton. Be sure to keep an eye out for us at more freshers’ fairs soon! #LGBTQIA #UKLGBT #LGBTSupport #Freshers

This week (Tuesday 16th September - Tuesday 23rd September) is all about raising awareness of bisexuality; a sexuality that is often erased or misunderstood, but is no doubt a valid and sacred part of the LGBTQIA+ community.

LGBTQIA+ stars Bentley Robles, Bimini, Eden Hunter, Janethan, and Tia Kofi have joined forces to honour The Vivienne in this new single, available to purchase now via the link in our bio! Written and produced with love by Simon Jones and Ellis Miah, respectively. #TheVivienne #DearViv #RPDRUK

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. If you are an LGBTQIA+ person in the UK who could do with somebody else from the community to talk to, why not reach out to Switchboard? #WSPD #WSPD2025 #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

Silver Pride supports members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are over the age of 50, promoting connection and inclusion by providing a space for older LGBTQIA+ people to celebrate their identities and experiences.

Our amazing volunteers recently attended Pride events in Newcastle, Glasgow, Croydon, Leeds, Nottingham, and Belfast to promote our Every Conversation Counts campaign.

You can pre-order my new album "LIAR (Love Isn't A Right)" right now! Check out the exclusive rainbow variant - all profits go to @switchboard.bsky.social, a charity doing incredible work for the LGBTQ+ community 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Pre-order: ttikaram.lnk.to/LIAR

A big “thank you!” to everyone who helped raise funds for Switchboard in July. From dog collars to virtual swims, it’s incredible fundraising efforts like these that allow us to continue our vital work. #CharityFundraising #LGBTQIACharity #SupporterShoutouts

Last weekend, Switchboard volunteers attended London Trans Pride to show much-needed solidarity with the trans+ community. Trans, Non-Binary, and Intersex people have always existed and always will, and through the highs and lows of life, Switchboard is here for you.

You may have seen a handful of our wonderful volunteers at Pride events near you. The team have recently visited Sparkle Weekend, Pride in London, Bristol, and Southend to promote our Every Conversation Counts campaign.

World AIDS Day RED RUN returns to Victoria Park on the 22nd of November. #MoreThanARun, this is an opportunity to celebrate progress, honour those lives lost, and take action. Sign up to run or walk on behalf of Switchboard: www.redrun.org.uk. #RedRunUK #WorldAIDSDay #TakeActionLaceUp

We would like to say a big “thank you!” to everyone who helped raise funds for Switchboard in June. From marathons to bake sales, it’s incredible fundraising efforts like these that allow us to continue our vital work. #CharityFundraising #LGBTQIACharity #SupporterShoutouts

Our volunteers have recently visited Oxford, Cambridge, Edinburgh, and Cymru to celebrate Pride and promote our Every Conversation Counts campaign - encouraging you to reach out to us and help us spread the word about our service! 🌈

To celebrate Pride I'll be releasing a limited edition rainbow picture disc of my forthcoming album ‘LIAR (Love Isn’t A Right)’. A portion of the profits will go to @switchboard.bsky.social. Switchboard is the National LGBTQIA+ Support Line and is completely free.

Hear from the people at the heart of Switchboard as volunteer, Diana James, shares why #EveryConversationCounts. You can reach out to Switchboard today, free of charge. 📱 0800 0119 100 💬 switchboard.lgbt 📧 [email protected]

🎟️ Secure your tickets for Monday, the 30th of June, via the link in our bio! 🎟️ Picturehouse Central will be hosting a special Q&A screening of QUEER FUTURES with director Lindsey Dryden (plus specials guests!) from 8pm! 🏳️‍🌈 www.picturehouses.com/movie-detail...

💬 A simple conversation can change someone’s day. 💖 Here are some of our suggestions to help improve your conversations: • Ask open questions • Be empathetic • Be curious • Give space • Pay attention to your tone 📄 Download our free listening skills flyer: switchboard.lgbt/support-us/e....

Pride season is underway, and we’ve had a lovely time celebrating in Birmingham (@birminghampride.bsky.social), Bedwas, Wincanton, and Canterbury (@pridecanterbury.bsky.social) so far! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

📣 Help spread the word about the service we offer! You may not need us right now, but someone you know might. Now more than ever, LGBTQIA+ people need support and a safe space to ask questions and share their thoughts and feelings. Every conversation counts.

💬 Need someone to talk to? Reach out. 🕙 Open every day, 10am–10pm. 📞 Talk to one of our listening volunteers via phone, chat or email. You can find our contact details via the link in our bio. 🌈 We’re by the community, for the community (and our allies!) 💖 Free, confidential & non-judgmental.

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Switchboard offers a free, confidential listening service which acts as a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community to connect, ask questions, vent, and share in both the highs and lows.

Our Listen Up! Report offers a powerful deep dive into over 14,000 conversations handled by Switchboard volunteers throughout 2024, providing vital insight into the experiences of LGBTQIA+ people in the UK. Download a copy here: switchboard.lgbt/news/listen-... #InsightsReport #LGBTQIA #Pride

Thousands took to the streets this weekend for Hackney Half 2025, and the energy was electric! We’ve heard that next year will be just as big, so why not take part for Switchboard in 2026? #HackneyHalf #HackneyHalf2026 #LGBTRunners #QueerRunners

We would like to say a BIG “thank you!” to all of the people who supported us this April by raising vital funds for Switchboard. From marathons to headshaves, it's incredible fundraising efforts like these that allow us to continue our vital work.

This week is Trans+ History Week, an invitation to reflect on the milestones and achievements of the trans, non-binary, and intersex folks who came before us. Founded by our friends over at @wearequeeraf.com, this week celebrates trans+ history and provides a vital learning opportunity for us all.

Feeling inspired by the London Marathon? Join #TeamSwitchboard for Brighton Marathon 2026! 🏃🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Still buzzing from the incredible energy of the #LondonMarathon? So are we! That’s why we’re so excited to announce that, for the first time ever, we’re taking a team of runners to Brighton Marathon 2026!

Join Switchboard as a Listening Volunteer and make a real impact. We're building a volunteer team that reflects the full diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community because being truly heard starts with being truly understood. #QueerSupport #POCCommunity #VolunteerWithUs #LGBTQVolunteers

Happy Lesbian Visibility Week! The theme of this year’s visibility week, organised by @divamag.bsky.social, is Rainbow Families as we celebrate the joy, love and understanding that sapphics all over the world bring to family life, whether chosen or blood. #LVW25 #Lesbian #Sapphic

Following yesterday’s news of the Supreme Court ruling, we have had many questions from people across the UK about how to stay safe, find out more information and look after themselves and their loved ones. 🩵 @transactualuk.bsky.social 🩷 @notaphaseorg.bsky.social 🤍 Gendered Intelligence