STAR of The Great Pottery Throw Down Adam Ceramic has helped launch a campaign for people to make their mark on an LGBTQ+ centre, through a mosaic of a Pride Progress flag.

By donating £20, people can get a personalised hand-made tile, which will form part of the six-metre long and three-metre high flag in the reception area of The Ledward Centre in Jubilee Street, Brighton, to act as a permanent reminder of a community coming together.

Adam, who will be personally creating each tile, said: “To make the Pride Progress flag feels like it is letting me celebrate not only the person I am but also the community we live in.

“The flag will be a time capsule of a proud community coming together to support one another.

“As a young gay person, my dream of moving to Brighton represented freedom, acceptance, and a safe space to build a future.”

Those making their mark can choose which colour tile they want, as well as add a thumbprint or a dedication.

Each tile will be given a grid reference to make it easy to find and, in addition, they can submit aspects of their own story to appear in a physical book at The Ledward Centre.

Proceeds will go towards funding the centre, which will offer a cafe, cinema, workplaces, cultural activities, performance studios, community radio studios, meeting rooms and wellbeing practices.

Adam said that the centre will offer LGBTQ+ youth in the city an opportunity to express themselves freely.

“The Ledward Centre is a perfect symbol of why I love this city - a vibrant community where people help one another, creativity is encouraged and differences are celebrated.

“I would have had a happier youth just knowing that the centre existed and as an adult I believe we should try to be the change we want to see.”

Centre director Duncan Lustig-Prean encouraged people to get involved and support the centre in a fun and creative way.

He said: “Your tile will be a part of a lasting community project and your contribution will bring this existing work of art to life in an eye-catching and inspiring way.”

The campaign can be found through the centre’s website.