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• About Us

• Who We Are

  The Brunswick Centre was the name given to Calderdale HIV/AIDS Link (CHAL) in 2002 when it extended it's HIV services into Kirklees.

• Values and Principles

  The Brunswick Centre enables people from the communities we serve to make informed choices, build healthier relationships and live positive lives free of stigma.

• Join the Team

  Come and work with us! We’re a close-knit team and emphasise the importance of looking after ourselves and each other. We celebrate innovation and work tirelessly to make sure everything we do is safe, effective and of the highest quality.

• Safeguarding Statement

  Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and underpins our approach to delivering services, working with service users and the recruitment of staff, sessional workers and volunteers.

• Data Protection and Confidentiality

  We take seriously the need to protect personal data, information and confidentiality. Please read our Data Protection Notice and Confidentiality Policy here.

• Our Team

  Our staff are responsible for the daily running of the charity and the services we provide ensuring we improve outcomes for service users and the communities we serve.

• Tom Mapplethorpe

  Chair and takes the lead on Engagement.

• Ben Whalley

  Vice-Chair and takes the lead on data protection and safeguarding.

• Julie James

  Takes the lead on race equality and inclusion.

• Lily Huggins

  Trustee

• Virginie Assal

  Trustee

• Phil Greenham

  Trustee

• Edwin Buckley

  Charity Secretary

• Impact Report

  We publish a quarterly newsletter and annual impact report highlighting our work and activities.

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• News, events, updates plus a whole lot more from the Brunswick Centre

• World AIDS Day 2023

  For World AIDS Day 2023, we're running a livestream of remembrance for those who have lost their lives to AIDS. Click for more.

• Calderdale yOUTh Open Afternoon

  On Tuesday 28th November from 3pm to 5pm, The Brunswick Centre are excited to be hosting our first open day to showcase the work we have been doing in Calderdale for the last year!

• HIV Testing Dates - November

  We offer free, rapid and confidential HIV testing at drop-in sessions. If you can't get to any of these you can also phone and book an appointment.

• Money Matters

  A Welfare and Benefits blog by Chris Saxon

• Stoptober

  This October, join the thousands of smokers committing to quitting. Stop smoking for 28 days and you're 5 times more likely to give up for good. Click to read more.

• Celebrating Black History Month 2023

  At The Brunswick Centre, we're supporting Black History Month! A national celebration promoting and celebrating the contributions that Black African and Caribbean people have made not only in the UK but in world history!

• Training for Working with LGBTQ+ young people

  Take a look at our new training course on Working with LGBTQ+ young people!

• New Starters - Erin Honseler

  Meet Erin, our Operations Manager!

• New Starters - Wren Boon

  Meet Wren, our LGBTQ+ trainer!

• C+K and The Brunswick Centre awarded NCS grant

  C+K have announced a new community experience programme funded by NCS (National Citizen Service) that will support LGBTQ+ young people in Calderdale and Kirklees. Read more.

• NHSHC Public Survey

  For Calderdale residents, aged 35-75 The NHS Health Check is a FREE check up that can help spot increased risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney disease or diabetes early, before the conditions develop. It's an opportunity to find out if you are at risk and to discuss how you can stay healthy.

• Trans guidance for schools

  The Brunswick Centre deliver LGBTQ+ young people services in Calderdale and Kirklees and, we believe that the Government should be providing support to schools in offering the best possible education for all children and young people. Read more.

• Zero HIV Stigma Day

  Zero HIV Stigma Day is a global movement uniting people and communities to raise awareness of HIV and take action to eliminate HIV stigma in all its forms. Read more.

• Promoting Better LGBTQ+ Mental Health

  Mind Your Head was launched in 2020 to promote better mental health and wellbeing for LGBTQ+ communities in Calderdale and beyond. It is partnership between with Happy Valley Pride.

• Trans Group

  Our next Trans group session is being held on Tuesday 25th July, from 6pm to 8pm!

• LGBTQ+ yOUTh Summer Programme

  Our LGBTQ+ yOUTh Summer programme starts on Wednesday 26th July! Find out more.

• Get Ready for a Hot Summer!

  As you get ready for summer, it is important to protect yourself from HIV and STIs.

• New Starters - Chris Saxon

  Meet Chris, our Benefits and Welfare Rights Adviser!

• Trans Adult Role Model Panel

  On Tuesday 13th June 2023, We hosted a Trans Adult Role Model Panel! It was a great opportunity for trans young people and their parents / carers to meet Transgender and Non-Binary adults and learn about their lives.

• New Starters - El Lotz

  Meet El, our LGBTQ+ Youth Worker, based in Calderdale!

• Have Your Say! HIV service survey

  The Brunswick Centre have commissioned Eleanor Formby from Sheffield Hallam University and Jo Woodiwiss, an independent researcher, to evaluate the services they deliver for people living with HIV (and their carers) across Kirklees and Calderdale. If you have, or might, use these services we would like to hear from you.

• Meet our Volunteers - Matthew

  Hear from Matthew, one of our yOUTh volunteers!

• LGBTQ+ Engagement Toolkit

  We are pleased to share the LGBTQ+ engagement toolkit which The Brunswick Centre produced in partnership with the local CCGs.

• Crafternoon - Out Together and HuGG

  On Wednesday 31st May, Brunswick yOUTh hosted our first ever Crafternoon and invited our friends Out Together and HuGG to join us for an afternoon of tea, cake and crafts. Read more!

• Introducing Virginie Assal

  Hear from Vi, one of our new trustees!

• Meet the Panellists!

  Hear from our incredible Trans Role Models, speaking at our panel event on Tuesday 13th June 2023! But first, here's a bit of background information from some of our speakers!

• Tips for Attending Pride Events

  Pride events are a great way for organisations to engage with large numbers of LGBTQ+ people and allies! For more tips about attending pride events, download this resource!

• HIV Awareness Training

  HIV awareness training is essential to educate individuals and communities about the importance of prevention, testing, and treatment.

• Hearing and Learning from People with Experience of Domestic Violence and Abuse

  The LGBTQ+ Domestic Violence & Abuse survey is for LGBTQ+ survivors or victims of domestic abuse (current and historic).

• Out Together and HuGG - Arcade Coffee trip with yOUTh

  Some of our yOUTh members joined Out Together and HuGG for coffee and cake on Tuesday.

• Happy Transgender Day of Visibility

  At our Youth Group this week, we asked our young people to make posters on why they are proud to be trans and also some positive affirming messages!

• Bounce Back - Taster sessions

  Hear from Neil, the course leader, who will run an introduction to Bounce, guide you through a few simple exercises, and answer any questions on the content, suitability and practicalities of accessing the course.

• Vigils for Brianna Ghey

  The Brunswick Centre will be remembering Brianna this week in our LGBTQ+ youth groups across Calderdale and Kirklees.

• Holocaust Memorial Day 2023

  Holocaust Memorial Day falls on January 27th and takes place to encourage the remembrance of victims of genocide across the world.

• Bounce Back - Building resilience and 'Bounceback-ability'

  The Bounce Programme is a ‘learn-do’ course, made up of video tutorials that impart key theory and knowledge, followed by personal activities and exercises that give you the chance to put the theory into practice.

• A message from Tom, our Chairperson

  Have a read of Tom, our Chair of Trustees, message of support for 2023!

• A chat with Caz about our Trans Group Workshops

  🏳️‍⚧️Have a read of our chat with Caz, our LGBTQ+ Young People and Family Support Worker about our Trans Group Workshops!🏳️‍⚧️

• Annual General Meeting

  We are pleased to announce that our Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 12th January, 6pm-6.30pm on Zoom.

• Warm Spaces

  Warm spaces are friendly and comfortable places where you can keep warm and be with other people. Read more to find your nearest space.

• Stay safe at Christmas!

  Here are some festive tips to stay sexually safe over the holiday season.

• The Brunswick Centre's 30-year anniversary - Halifax Courier

  The Brunswick Centre's 30-year anniversary is featured in an article for the Halifax Courier!

• Calderdale LGBTQ+ Youth Service

  From this Thursday, 1st December, the Calderdale Positive Identities group will be run by the Brunswick Centre. The group currently meets in Halifax and Todmorden each week.

• World AIDS Day 2022

  The Brunswick Centre is teaming up with Trans Pennine Travelling Sisters for World AIDS Day 2022.

• 2021/22 Impact Report

  The Annual Impact Report 2021-22 provides a number of insights and updates on how The Brunswick Centre is making a real difference in Calderdale and Kirklees, changing lives and changing perceptions.

• Trans Group Workshops

  Trans Group workshops are a 6 week workshop for parents and carers of young people under 25 who identify as transgender, non-binary or genderfluid.

• Cervical smear tests and The LGBTIQ+ Community

  Live Through This and West Yorkshire & Harrogate Cancer Alliance are creating a new cervical smear test campaign and need your help.

• Monkeypox

  Check out this useful information and find useful links on Monkeypox below

• Youth Work Week 2022: Q&A with Caz

  As part of Youth Work Week 2022, we wanted to shine a light on our incredible youth workers, highlighting the commitment and dedication they put into supporting our LGBTQ+ young people.

• Celebrating Our 30 Year Anniversary

  In November 2022 The Brunswick Centre celebrates our 30-year anniversary.

• Mind Your Head - Coop Local Community Fund

• Black History Month

  October is Black History Month 2022!

• Black Equity Organisation Manifesto

• News from our Chair of Trustees

  News from our Chair of Trustees

• Aidsmap updates on Coronavirus (Covid-19) and HIV

  Aidsmap updates on Coronavirus (Covid-19) and HIV

• New LGBTQ+ Mental Health Campaign launched in Calderdale

  This new campaign MIND YOUR HEAD is a joint project between the Brunswick Centre and Happy Valley Pride, funded via Calderdale Council’s small grants from West Yorkshire & Harrogate Health Care Partnership, it is an LGBTQ+ focussed suicide and self-harm prevention awareness campaign.

• Covid 19 Risk Assessment

  Our Covid 19 Risk Assessment is in place

• LGBT Domestic Abuse Support Information During Covid

  Useful information and service contact details for LGBT people experiencing domestic abuse.

• Covid-19 Fact Sheets

  We have put together some fact sheets that cover issues to do with hooking up for sex, phone and video sex, and looking after mental health during Covid-19.

• Feedback

• Volunteering

  We offer a variety of volunteering roles right across the charity, find out more here:

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• Funders & Memberships

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• Campaigns

• I've Tested for HIV, Have You?

  'I've Tested for HIV, Have You' aims to raise awareness of HIV and promote HIV testing in local communities in Kirklees and Calderdale. This will help to reduce the number of people living with undiagnosed HIV and those who are diagnosed late.

• Sexual Health Pop-up clinic

  We are partnering with Locala Sexual Health to provide 3 community-based pop up clinics to LGBTQ+ communities in Kirklees.

• Vacancies

  Have a look at our current vacancies here:

• Pride 2023

  From June to August, The Brunswick Centre team will be out and about at Pride's across Calderdale and Kirklees

• Queer as Smoke

  'Queer as Smoke' aims to raise awareness of smoking in LGBTQ+ communities and promote local smoking cessation provision, including the offer of vaping, in Kirklees.

• Resources

• Hep A/B and HPV Vaccination

• Sexual Health Week 2023

  Sexual Health Week 2023 takes place from the 11th to the 17th September!

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• Services

• HIV Support

  The HIV Support Team aims to work with service users in a holistic way so that their social care needs are met and their well-being maintained and improved.

• HIV Prevention

  The HIV Prevention team targets interventions at communities most at risk of HIV. Staff work to inform, empower and give support to individuals from these at-risk communities to prevent HIV transmission.

• LGBTQ+ yOUTh Service

  ​The yOUTh Service is funded by the Big Lottery Fund and works across all of Kirklees providing support to LGB&T young people, their parents and carers.

• Smoking Cessation

  Smoking cigarettes is bad for us, but why can’t we stop? Our first mission tackles this question, with the aim of supporting people – and arming them with the knowledge – to quit cigarettes once and for all.

• Counselling

  It can help to talk in confidence to a skilled professional, and the Brunswick Centre can offer up to 12 counselling sessions with a qualified and experienced counsellor free of charge.

• Mind Your Head

  Mind Your Head is a partnership between The Brunswick Centre and Happy Valley Pride, Promoting better LGBTQ+ mental health and wellbeing in Calderdale and beyond.

• Training

  We offer briefings, basic awareness sessions, information around our work and bespoke in-depth sessions to meet your specific requirements.

• Condoms by Post

  We supply condoms and lube to communities at increased risk of HIV infection; these can be collected from our offices in Huddersfield and Halifax or we can post them out to you.

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