At Trans in the City, we don’t provide bespoke advice on specific issues that individuals might face during their working life. We also don’t offer advice to businesses or organisations on ongoing legal disagreements – we simply don’t have the resource and it’s not what we were set up to do. However, these incredible organisations are here to help whenever you need it – so please do reach out to them.
Stonewall
Stonewall stands for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQIA+) people everywhere. They imagine a world where all LGBTQIA+ people are free to be themselves and can live their lives to the full.
Mermaids
Mermaids supports transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse children and young people until their 20th birthday, as well as their families and professionals involved in their care. They also currently offer web chat support to students up to the age of 25.
Gendered Intelligence
Gendered Intelligence is a registered charity established in 2008 with the purpose to increase understanding of gender diversity and improve trans people's quality of life. They’re a trans-led and trans-involving grassroots organisation with a wealth of lived experience, community connections of many kinds, and a depth and breadth of trans-community knowledge that’s second to none.
Press For Change
Press For Change are the UK's leading experts on transgender law and provide legal advice, training, and research to trans people, their representatives, and public and private bodies.
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline
Founded on 4 March 1974, Switchboard’s information and support helpline operated for five hours every evening in a small room above a bookshop near King’s Cross Station. Now, available over phone from 10am till 10pm every day, they're here to help with whatever you want to talk about. Nothing’s off limits and they understand how anxious you might feel before you pick up the phone.
TransUnite
TransUnite is a comprehensive resource for people in the UK searching for support in the transgender community. Their easy-to-use, mobile-friendly directory connects you to an established network of trans support groups near you.
akt
akt supports LGBTQIA+ people aged 16–25 in the UK who are experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment. They help these young people find safe homes and can support with things like employment, education and training, in an environment that celebrates LGBTQIA+ identities.
FFLAG
FFLAG is a national voluntary organisation and registered charity that’s dedicated to supporting parents and families and their LGBTQIA+ members.
They offer support to local parents’ groups and contacts in their efforts to help parents and families understand, accept and support their LGBT+ members with love and pride.
TRANS DIMENSION
The Trans Dimension is an online community hub connecting trans communities in London. They collate news, events and services by and for trans people. They see and experience the barriers in place for trans, non-binary, and gender diverse people trying to meet, connect, and socialise and know that for disabled trans people the challenge is even harder. Their goal is to support and facilitate community connections through safe spaces and networks across the UK.