Helpful Links

National & Advocacy

• Mermaids – Supports transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse youth and their families, offers guidance and training.
   
• Gender Identity Research & Education Society (GIRES) – Research, training, and information on gender diversity; maintains Tranzwiki, a directory of support groups across the UK.
   
• LGBT Foundation – Offers trans-specific resources on healthcare, legal rights, employment, and youth support.

Community, Youth & Family Support

• Gendered Intelligence – Community building and support for trans and non-binary people and their families.
  
   
• Beaumont Society – Long-standing trans support organisation offering helplines, peer support, and events.
  
   
• AKT – Supporting Young People – Trans & LGBTQ+ youth support, including housing and social services.
  
   
• Allsorts Youth Project – Support for LGBTQ+ young people (incl. trans) under 26 and their families.
  
   
• Black Trans Alliance (London) – Support specifically for Black trans and non-binary individuals.
  
   
• The Trans Dimension – Collective of grassroots groups providing city-based community support (e.g., 56T sexual health, African Rainbow Family).

Directories & Local Groups

• Trans Unite – Online directory of support groups and communities across the UK.
  
   
• Local LGBTQ+ community centres (e.g., LGBT Health & Wellbeing in Scotland, Umbrella Cymru in Wales, Intercom Trust in Southwest England).

Health & Wellbeing

• CliniQ (London) – Inclusive sexual health and wellbeing services.
  
   
• MindOut LGBTQ Mental Health (Brighton & Hove) – Trans-affirming mental health services.
  
   
• GenderGP An online private healthcare provider offering gender affirming care worldwide.