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The Beaumont Society – help and support from the trans community.

The Clare Project – Trans support and social group based in Brighton and Hove but open to anyone wishing to explore issues around gender identity.

Gendered Intelligence – Trans-led charity that aims to improve the lives of trans and non-binary people in the UK, specialises in supporting young people.

GIRES – Gender identity research & education.

LGBT Foundation – National charity based in Manchester with trans services and resources.

Mermaids – UK charity supporting trans and gender-diverse children, young people and their families.

Mindline trans + – Emotional and mental health support helpline for anyone identifying as trans, non-binary, gender variant, and their families, friends, colleagues and carers. Their phone line is open Mondays and Fridays, 8pm to midnight. Ring 0300 330 5468.

Spectra – Peer-led trans services accessible to all trans and gender-diverse people, including 1-2-1 health advocacy support, and counselling, peer mentoring, referral and signposting to relevant partners, talks and workshops and monthly online and in-person social groups. 

Stonewall – UK charity campaigning for LGBT equality.

Switchboard – LGBT+ helpline.

THT Direct – our phone and email service for questions about sexual health or living with HIV.

Transbucket –Health care and surgery resource for the online trans community.

WPATH – Non-profit organisation devoted to trans health.

Support for hate crime, domestic abuse or sexual violence

GALOP – LGBT+ anti-violence charity supporting all LGBT+ people who've experienced hate crime, domestic abuse or sexual violence. Their helpline can be reached on 0800 999 5428.

Housing and support

Stonewall Housing have an online referral service. Their advice line is open from 10am to 1pm, Monday to Friday, on 020 7359 5767.

The Outside Project – LGBTQI+ community shelter and centre in London. Referrals are through Stonewall Housing. Also runs online socials and events in their virtual community space.