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Latest news and press releases

Browse our archive of press releases and news about HIV and sexual health. 

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22 March 2005

Lighthouse Gala Auction raises a record £250,000 for Terrence Higgins Trust

Terrence Higgins Trust’s top celebrity supporters including Joan Rivers, Tracey Emin and Erin O’Connor turned out to the star-studded Lighthouse Gala Auction, which this year raised a record £250,000 for the charity, more than ever before in the history of the event.

20 March 2005

Terrence Higgins Trust statement on the House of Commons Health Committee Report on sexual health

“We welcome the Health Committee’s recommendation to make HIV treatment free to all. It is not only the humanitarian thing to do, but also sensible for public health and cost-effective..."

16 March 2005

Terrence Higgins Trust statement on counterfeit Durex condoms

“Anyone worried about whether a recent condom purchase may have been counterfeit should check the batch number on the box. If they are still concerned, they should call THT Direct Helpline 0845 1221 200. ..."

16 March 2005

Commenting on Gordon Brown’s budget

“Preserving memorials to the dead is praiseworthy, but we’d like to see the government doing more for the living - we’d like to see VAT removed from condoms.”

14 March 2005

THT receives £80K grant from HBOS Foundation

The two-year project will fund a Debt Advisor based in THT’s centre in the Midlands, who will run training sessions and offer one-to-one consultancy to help people living with HIV in the Midlands manage their finances.

9 March 2003

Terrence Higgins Trust launches new gay youth group for Nuneaton

Terrence Higgins Trust is launching Godiva Young Gays and Lesbians (GYGL) Nuneaton, a support group for young people under 25 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) or unsure of their sexuality.

5 March 2005

Terrence Higgins Trust Faiths Conference first step in tackling HIV stigma in the African community

On Friday 18th February, Terrence Higgins Trust and leading African faith groups held the first UK conference on HIV prevention in the African community.

4 March 2005

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) young people demand safer public spaces at 'Moving On Up',

Moving On Up, the fourth annual event of its kind, to be held at The Living Space, London SE1, is a partnership between Empowering Diverse Young People LGBT Steering Group, Freestyle London and the Terrence Higgins Trust, and will aim to bring together LGBT young people for a day of fun, learning and consultation.

March 2005

Lighthouse Gala Auction

Erin O'Connor & Jamie Theakston, Janet Street Porter, David Furnish, Tracey Emin, Trinny Woodall, Arabella Musgrave, Daisy de Villeneuve, Matthew Freud & Elisabeth Murdoch, Ashley & Allegra Hicks, Kenny Goss attend high profile gala event raising money for HIV and AIDS charity Terrence Higgins Trust