USEFUL CONTACTS
(Last Updated: 17/05/13)
Help from support groups can be a valuable source of information, and also often
provides opportunities to socialise with like-minded people. Unfortunately, not all
services are available in all areas. This list should not be considered comprehensive, so
much as a starting point. Local libraries and Citizens Advice Bureau branches may have
information and contact details for other organisations. The internet can be a massive
support to people in the form of internet forums and blogs, information sharing and
resources. Support from family and friends is also valuable, and some of our
postoperative clients are willing to offer occasional support to other transgendered
people.
NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS
www.tranzwiki.net
TranzWiki.net attempts to be a comprehensive directory of the groups campaigning for,
supporting or assisting transgender people across the UK, and has been developed by
GIRES.
People have many reasons for contacting support groups. Some of them may be the
victim of a crime related to their being transgender and need to know who to turn to for
support.
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a:gender is the support network for staff in government departments / agencies who
have changed or need to change permanently their perceived gender, or who identify as
intersex. Contact
Website:
Email:
http://www.agender.org.uk/
agender@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
Phone: 020 7035 4253 or 0114 207 2547
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The Beaumont Trust is a charitable educational resource for medical, voluntary and lay
people who require to increase their knowlededge on the subjects of Transexualism and
Transvestism and offers support to those affected by the issues they raise. The Trust
provides a telephone helpline 07000 287878 (07000 BTRUST) (Tuesdays & Thursdays
between 1900 and 2300 hours)
Website:
EMail:
http://www.beaumont-trust.org.uk/
beaumonttrust@gmail.com
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This information has been compiled without prejudice and without any liability being taken by
the Leeds Gender Identity Service for the content of any information obtained through the
contact list.
Beaumont Society
The Beaumont Society is a national self help body run by and for those who cross-dress
or are trans-sexual. We welcome all transgender people and their partners, regardless
of gender, sexual orientation, race, creed or colour, and all varieties from nervous new
transgender people to those who are experienced and confident in their second gender.
Together with our sister organisations, since 1966, we've been at the forefront of
supporting transgendered people, their partners and families, as well as advising and
training on transgender issues. Provides advice and support for transvestites, but also
has some transsexual members. Often runs local groups and produces various literature.
Website:
Email:
http://www.beaumontsociety.org.uk
enquiries@beaumontsociety.org.uk
Helpline (Tuesday & Thursday 19:00 – 23:00):
Information Line (24 Hours):
07000 287878
01582 412220
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Broken Rainbow UK runs the only National LGBT Domestic Violence Helpline providing
confidential support to all members of the LGBT communities, their family & friends,
and agencies supporting them.
Website:
http://www.broken-rainbow.org.uk/
National LGBT Domestic Violence Helpline: 0300 999 5428 (LGBT) - If you are in
immediate danger, call 999.
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Brighton FTM
Website:
www.ftmbrighton.wordpress.com
Email:
info@ftmbrighton.org.uk
Tel:
07504 652 129
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Bristol MIC (Masculine Identified Community) Support Group every first Thursday of
the month, 7.30pm.
Email:
micbristolinfo@gmail.com
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The Clare Project (Brighton & Hove) Support group Drop in for all trans people (FTM &
MTF) every Tuesday afternoon 2.30pm – 5.30pm at Dorset Gardens Methodist Church
(off St James Street, Brighton)
Website:
www.clareproject.org.uk
This information has been compiled without prejudice and without any liability being taken by
the Leeds Gender Identity Service for the content of any information obtained through the
contact list.
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CTSAR (Cornwall Transgender Support & Resource)
Website:
www.ctsar.org
Email:
khnneumann@yahoo.co.uk
Tel:
07786 969 248
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Devon, Cornwall and Dorset Support Group: LGBT Helpline 0800 612 3010
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Depend
We are a voluntary organisation whose aim is to provide support, advice and information
for anyone who knows, or is related to, a transsexual person in the UK.
Website:
EMail:
http://depend.org.uk/
info@depend.org.uk
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Gendered Intelligence has a background in teaching in schools, colleges and universities,
as well as working with young people in non-statutory settings. They are also active
members of our community engaging in trans-activism, academia and the arts.
Website:
http://www.genderedintelligence.co.uk/index.htm
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Gender Trust
A registered charity offering advice and support to transsexual and transgendered
people, partners, carers, families, and professionals. Produces a magazine called,
“Gems”. Their web site also carries details of regional support organisations and
affiliated groups around the UK and across the world.
Online:
Email:
Email:
http://www.gendertrust.org.uk
info@gendertrust.org.uk
gentrust@mistral.co.uk
Helpline (Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00)
Information Line (Mon – Fri, 19:00 – 22:00)
01273 234024
07000 790347
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Gender Matters is now based in Wolverhampton, drop-in day and Sanctuary evening
every Thursday. Phone or go online for more information.
Website:
www.gender-matters.org.uk
This information has been compiled without prejudice and without any liability being taken by
the Leeds Gender Identity Service for the content of any information obtained through the
contact list.
Tel:
01902 744424
Email:
info@gender-matters.org.uk
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Gloucester Support Group every first Thursday of the month at 7.00pm
Mobile:
07971 332 698
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Lancashire Lads Support Group (Blackpool) meet 2nd Tuesday of every month.
Email: aldeane8@gmail.com (Adam)
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Liv.Fast Liverpool (formerly MerseyBois) An FTM peer support group for anyone on
the FTM spectrum. We meet on the first and third Wednesday of the month in
Liverpool, to attend meetings you must be aged 18 and over.
Website:
www.facebook.com/LIV.FASTNetwork
Tel:
0741 200 1011 (Sam)
Email:
Liverpool.ftm@gmail.com
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London FTM 1st Saturday of the month at 6.30pm in the Trinity United Reform Church,
Buck Street, Camdem. Camden Town tubstation. Partners and significant other are
welcome to attend from 8.15pm for social time only.
Website:
www.ftmlondon.org.uk
Tel:
07948 250 778
Email:
f2mlondon@hotmail.com
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Mermaids is a support group for gender variant children and teenagers, and their
families.
Offer
support
to
parents,
families,
carers
and
others.
Raise
awareness
about
gender
issues
amongst
professionals
(e.g. teachers, doctors, social services. etc.,) and the general public
Campaign for the recognition of this issue and an increase in professional service
Website:
http://www.mermaidsuk.org.uk/
EMail:
info@mermaidsuk.org.uk
Information line: 020 8123 4819 Monday to Saturday, 3pm until 7pm when staffed,
answerphone at other times - local rates.
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This information has been compiled without prejudice and without any liability being taken by
the Leeds Gender Identity Service for the content of any information obtained through the
contact list.
Merseyside IN-TRUST providing support and guidance for men and women with an
intersex or transgendered history in Merseyside, contact Anthony Griffin via the “who
are we” page of the website.
Website:
www.merseysideintrust.org
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Newcastle Upon Tyne Trans Group support for all trans people (FTM & MTF) meeting
twice per month.
Tel:
07976 344 441 (Tara)
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Norfolk FTM meeting in Norwich, call Mark at the LGBT Project office.
Website:
Tel:
Email:
www.facebook.com/FTMNorfolk
01603 219 299
ftmnorfolk@gmail.com
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The NTPA exists primarily to provide support to serving and retired Police Officers,
Police Staff and Special Constables with any gender identity issue including, but not
exclusively, Trans Men, Trans Women, people who identity as 'Transgender', Androgyne
or Intersex. Also the NTPA will give support to people who identify as Cross Dressers.
The NTPA further aims to provide support to all serving and retired police officers,
police staff and special constables who are dealing with people with a gender identity
issue whether that person is a colleague, family member or a member of the public
involved in a police matter.
Website:
Phone:
http://www.ntpa.org.uk/
07799 885440 (Bailey)
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The Gendys Network is for all who have encountered gender identity problems
personally, transsexuals, transgendered people and gender dysphoric people of either
sex, and for those who provide care, both professional and lay.
Website:
EMail:
http://www.gender.org.uk/gendys/
gendys@gender.org.uk
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Press for Change
This information has been compiled without prejudice and without any liability being taken by
the Leeds Gender Identity Service for the content of any information obtained through the
contact list.
Campaigns for equal civil rights for transsexual and transgendered people. Also provides
legal help and advice, and produces publications.
Online:
Email:
Tel:
http://www.pfc.org.uk
letters@pfc.org.uk
0161 4321915
QwesT FTM UK is a new charity that amalgamates both the FTM Network and Western
Boys into one organisation.
Website:
Email:
Tel:
http://www.qwestftmuk.org/index.html
info@qwestftmuk.org
01823 661 579 / 07811 814302
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LOCAL (YORKSHIRE and HUMBER) ORGANISATIONS
Renaissance Blackpool run meetings that provide a safe and friendly environment for
trans people (TV/TS/TG – M2F & F2M) to be themselves, meet like minded people, make
new friends. Partners are also most welcome at the meetings.
Website:
EMail:
Tel:
http://www.gynwayblackpool.com/renaissance_transgender_forum.htm
suzanne@renaissanceblackpool.org
Lynda or Petra on 01253 314747
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GenderShift aims to help create a fairer world in which every persons gender, gender
identity and gender expression is accepted and respected. GenderShift is a social
enterprise located in Hull, in East Yorkshire and providing training and consultancy
services primarily to Yorkshire and the Humber region.
Tel: 01482 441002 Email: admin@gendershift.com Website:http://www.gendershift.com
Inner Enigma is a charity supporting intersexed and transsexual people, primarily in the
Manchester area of the UK. They run a monthly social meeting in central Manchester at
a sympathetic, lively venue. Membership is free and is open to transsexual and
intersexed people, their partners and immediate family. They offer counselling for
people facing trans-sexual issues at reasonable rates, and operate an outreach
befriending service.
Phone:
0161 660 8488 Helpline: 0845 838 1264 (7pm - 10pm)
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This information has been compiled without prejudice and without any liability being taken by
the Leeds Gender Identity Service for the content of any information obtained through the
contact list.
LGBT Rotherham Ltd is a support group for LGBT people in Rotherham. They provide
support and information as well as a monthly support group and a helpline.
Website:
Email:
Phone:
http://site.lgbtrotherham.org.uk
info@lgbtrotherham.org.uk
01709 871858
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Open Walking is a group that meets for country walks around scenic parts of Northern
England. The main focus is LGBT people but they are exceptional in that they also
actively encourage straight people to participate.
Website:
Email:
http://openwalks.webs.com/
jenny4walk@yahoo.co.uk
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Spirit Level is a support group for transgender people in Liverpool. We meet on the 1st
and 3rd Monday of each month at the NHS Armistead Project, Liverpool (see map),
where we have exclusive use of the facilities for the evening from 7.30pm onwards. We
welcome anyone who has issues of gender identity, male or female, and at any part of
the gender spectrum or anyone else affected by gender identity issues; friends, family,
professionals etc. Membership is free. We can provide support to individuals who are
considering or in the process of transition, as well as their friends and family. Advice on
medical treatment and dealing with the NHS, relationships, housing, transition in the
workplace and sexuality.
For cross dressers and transvestites we provide a safe environment, help and support.
Limited changing facilities are available. Please contact us for more information. After
the "official" part of the evening we normally move onto one of the local clubs or bars
for a drink and chat.
Website:
Phone:
http://www.spirit-level.org.uk
0151 227 1931
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Northern Concord
A self-help group providing space for the social gathering of transsexuals over the age
of 18. Based in Manchester.
Online:
Email:
http://www.northernconcord.org.uk
JennyB@northernconcord.og.uk
SAFE-T Yorkshire A safe space for Trans people with regular meetings in Bradford. A
group for Tran people, family and friends where we can share experience, information
and socialise. PO Box Bradford BD1 5XT.
This information has been compiled without prejudice and without any liability being taken by
the Leeds Gender Identity Service for the content of any information obtained through the
contact list.
Website:
Tel:
Email:
www.safetuk.org
01274 395 815 / 07910 633 365
safeT@mesmac.co.uk
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Switch is a long running West Yorkshire social group for all Trans people which meets up
every last Tuesday of the month at 6-8pm.
EMail:
Phone:
switch@mesmac.co.uk
Tom on 0113 244 4209
Switch provides a great opportunity to meet up with other Trans people and to make
friends in a safe Leeds city centre location at our Yorkshire MESMAC meeting room.
Switch is run by Trans members who kindly volunteer and will give a warm welcome to
new visitors.
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T-BOYS YORKSHIRE 3rd weekend of every month, meets in venues around the
Yorkshire area.
Website:
Tel:
www.t-boys.co.uk www.facebook.com/tboysyorkshire/info
07563 233 403
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Trans-Youth
A group for young people (all members must be under the age of 25), meeting the second
Wednesday of each month, and alternating between meetings in Leeds and Sheffield.
Email:
cpr.lgbtqyouth@leeds.gov.uk
Telephone:
07903 319435
Gendered Intelligence
Company offering arts programmes, creative workshops and trans awareness training,
particularly for young trans people.
Email:
jay@genderedintelligence.co.uk
catherine@genderedintelligence.co.uk/index.html
Gires
Gender identity research education society.
Email:
Telephone:
www.gires.org.ukadmin@gires.org.uk
01372 801554
This information has been compiled without prejudice and without any liability being taken by
the Leeds Gender Identity Service for the content of any information obtained through the
contact list.
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Manchester MORF We meet on the fourth Monday of the month but check website
(from 22 April 13 moving to) Lesbian & Gay foundations, 5 Richmond Street, Manchester
M13 3HF
Website:
www.morf.org.uk
Tel:
0794 824 3289
Email:
morf@morf.org.uk
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Transliving Aiming to provide the friendship, support and advice that can sometimes be
so hard to find.
Website:
http://www.transliving.co.uk/
EMail:
stacy@transliving.co.uk
Phone:
01268 583761 - 9am to 8pm Monday to Friday
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Wobs:Women of the Beaumont society operated by and for wives, partners, families and
friends of those who cross dress.
Email:
www.gender.org.uk/wobsmatters
wobsmatters@aol.com
Operate a Helpline from their personal experiences and knowledge of being in a
relationship with a gender dysphoric person and can therefore empathise with their
callers, anyone else should contact the Beaumont Trust or the Beaumont Society .
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WOBS can be contacted by email at WOBSMatters@aol.com for support and
advice, though primarily a telephone helpline. The number is: 01223 441246.
Transbare All website: transbareall.co.uk/transbareall@gmail.com
TRANS +VE – A group for anyone who identifies as Trans
Meetings are in Bradford, 2nd Thursfay of the month, 6-8.30pm at the Equity Centre,
Providence Street, BD1 2TP
Trans+@equitypartnership.org.uk or 01274 727759
This information has been compiled without prejudice and without any liability being taken by
the Leeds Gender Identity Service for the content of any information obtained through the
contact list.