Organisations

Each strand was run in association with specific organisations.

ªt. association for the study and defence of the right to gender identity

ªt. is a non-profit association, dedicated to give relevance, psychological, legal and social support to every person whose gender identity is not socially and culturally recognised. We intend to develop the study of and the support for those that feel themselves culturally out-of-bounds with regard to their gender identities. Only by having a full sense of the problems faced, can we fulfil the goals we propose. We hope that we can contribute to better education and comprehension of diversity and the concept of gender identity.

Apartado 30293, EC Bom Sucesso, 1401-991 Lisboa ­ Portugal


FTM London

FTM London is a social support and information group for all female to male transgender and transsexual (trans) people and those who think they might be. FTM London is run by the community, for the community. We are a membership organisation with an elected committee.

FTM London meetings are held at: The Trinity Reform Church, Buck St, Camden, London. NW1 (on the corner of Buck St & Kentish Town rd) Every 1st Saturday of the month starting at 6pm. Significant others, friends, families and allies (Soffas) are welcome from 8.15pm.

FTM London. BCM FTM London. London.WC1N 3XX.



Galop

Galop is London's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community safety charity. We are a driving force in changing the way the police work with our communities and give advice and support to those affected by homophobic and transphobic violence or hate crime.



Our main services are:

  • Helpline and advocacy
  • Consultation and development of policy
  • Training
  • Research

Galop offers a service called Assisted Reporting (or Third Party Reporting). This means that if you have experienced or know of a homophobic or transphobic incident in the Greater London area but do not feel able to report it directly to the police, you can report it to us instead, either online, or by calling our shout line. We promise not to reveal your identity to the police unless you want us to and we will never pressure you to take any action you are uncomfortable with.

Galop, PO Box 32810, London, N1 3ZD

Tel: 020 7704 2040 (shout line)

Tel: 020 7704 6767 (admin)


The Gender Trust

The Gender Trust is a Registered Charity that helps adults throughout the United Kingdom who are Transsexual, Gender Dysphoric and Transgender, and those whose lives are affected by gender identity issues. Their mission is to improve the quality of life of trans people and their families by supporting them and working with anyone who is affected by gender identity issues, and our vision is that everyone will accept and support the right of trans people to be valued members of society.

There are a number services that the Gender Trust can supply:

  • Information about trained counsellors, psychologists and psychotherapists, and if required we can advise on initiating the proper referral procedure to a choice of psychiatrists.
  • Help for those who are Intersex, and try to provide care for partners and families of all these individuals
  • Guidance and information for those who may encounter gender issues in the course of their work, including employers, social workers, welfare workers, the media and the medical profession
  • Training for employers and other organisations on the legal, medical and social aspects of the lives of transsexual and transgender people

PO Box 3192, Brighton BN1 3WR, United Kingdom

Office Tel: +44 (0)1273 234024 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)


GIRES

The focus of the Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES) is on people who experience atypical gender identity development, especially trans people, whether or not they are also affected by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Intersex issues. This reflects the special interest of the trans people in the charity's membership. GIRES is concerned that society often treats this particular group harshly. This includes shortcomings in the provision of medical services.

GIRES was founded in 1997. Its membership does not include only trans people. There is an equal number of non-trans people, who are family members or, for other reasons, wish to support GIRES' work. All those who serve on GIRES' Executive Committee are trans people or family members.

Although GIRES has a narrowly defined focus, it recognises how much common ground there is between the various groups that serve LGBTI people, and seeks to collaborate with all the others working in this broad field.

Melverly,The Warren, Ashtead, Surrey KT21 2SP

Tel: 01372 801554


Mermaids

Mermaids is a support group for gender variant children and teenagers. Mermaids, whose members consist of young trans people and their families, also offers support to parents, families, carers and others by providing information, by being a listening ear, by sharing members' own experiences and by expressing genuine empathy and understanding - sometimes, just knowing that there's somebody else out there who understands how you feel can help.

The primary purpose of Mermaids is to act as a support group for children and teenagers, up to the age of 19, who are trying to cope with gender identity issues. The secondary purpose of Mermaids is to try to raise awareness about gender issues amongst professionals and the general public, campaigning for the recognition and proper acknowledgement of gender identity issues in young people and for the increase and improvement of professional and medical services.

Helpline: 07020 935066 (12 noon - 9pm UK time, when staffed)


Press for Change

Press for Change is a political lobbying and educational organisation, which campaigns to achieve equal civil rights and liberties for all trans people in the United Kingdom, through legislation and social change. Their site explains their work, but also supports all those who campaign with them to achieve full equality and rights for gender diverse people

in modern society.

“Nowhere else in the world will you find such a comprehensive collection of information about the trans rights campaign, and details about the legal, medical, political and social issues surrounding the people it represents. If you’re a trans person, we aim to raise your consciousness. If you’re a researcher or a journalist we want you to have everything you could possibly want to report us accurately and fairly. If you’re a campaigner already, we want to provide you with the very best resources. And if you’re not, we’d like to show you what an astonishing challenge we continue to face even though many fundamental forms of protection are now in place through UK law.”


Trans Youth Manchester

Trans Youth Manchester is a social and support group for young gender-questioning, gender-variant, trans(gendered/sexual), intersexual people, aged between 14-25 years, in the Manchester/North-West region.

We provide a friendly and welcoming space for young people to come along and discuss/explore their gender issues in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental atmosphere. We aim to equip young trans people with the necessary tools for (self) knowledge, (self) confidence and (Self) empowerment and provide up-to-date information about trans issues, including health and legal information, in keeping with the promotion of equal rights and social justice for all trans people.

Our monthly drop-in is held on the last Saturday of the month, from 1-3pm at:

The LGBTQ Centre (formerly the Lesbian and Gay Centre, Manchester), 49 - 51 Sidney St (off Oxford Road, behind the 8th day cafe), Manchester, England M1 7HB

You can send post, mail to:Trans Youth c/o LGYM P O Box 153, Manchester M6 1LP

Our phone line is: 0161 273 7838. There you can leave your message/number and someone will call you back.