--- title: "Trans organisations & support | The Gender Hormone Clinic" description: "UK trans organisations and curated support resources: peer support, crisis helplines, legal help, GP maps, cervical screening and family support." url: https://thegenderhormoneclinic.com/community/trans-organisations/ --- Section Community The work we do beyond appointments: patients, partners, people. [Community The wider work of the clinic, beyond appointments.](https://thegenderhormoneclinic.com/community/) [Documentary "What is Trans?" film series.](https://thegenderhormoneclinic.com/community/what-is-transgender-documentary-series/) [Trans organisations UK trans-led and trans-supporting groups we point patients to.](https://thegenderhormoneclinic.com/community/trans-organisations/) [GP outreach Training & support for GPs across the UK.](https://thegenderhormoneclinic.com/community/gp-outreach/) [Follow us Where to find us between visits.](https://thegenderhormoneclinic.com/community/follow-us/) Want in? Share your story or come to a meet-up. [Get in touch](https://thegenderhormoneclinic.com/make-an-enquiry/) - [Community](https://thegenderhormoneclinic.com/community/) - [Documentary](https://thegenderhormoneclinic.com/community/what-is-transgender-documentary-series/) - [Trans organisations](https://thegenderhormoneclinic.com/community/trans-organisations/) - [GP outreach](https://thegenderhormoneclinic.com/community/gp-outreach/) - [Follow us](https://thegenderhormoneclinic.com/community/follow-us/) # The people we point you toward. UK trans-led and trans-supporting organisations and resources our patients have found genuinely useful: peer support, crisis and mental-health helplines, legal help, GP maps, cervical screening and family support, all beyond the clinic walls. (image: Two people bumping fists in support at a community gathering) Peer support & community 12 - [ (image: The Clare Project logo) The Clare Project The Clare Project now provides a variety of support options for the trans, non-binary, and intersex (TNBI) community in Brighton and across Sussex. Over the years, we have welcomed thousands of TNBI people through our doors, regardless of their gender identity, gender expression, or biological sex variation. More information More information ](https://clareproject.org.uk/) - [ (image: Consortium logo) Consortium Consortium is an incredible resource hub, linking and providing information on a large variety of local and nationwide resources, that is invaluable for those outside of cities such as London and Manchester. More information More information ](https://www.consortium.lgbt/) - [ (image: G[end]er Swap logo) G\[end\]er Swap G\[end\]er Swap is a UK based LGBTIQ+ clothing outreach organisation and community interest company that supports trans and gender non-conforming individuals to access clothes and community with bespoke pop-ups, LGBTQ style workshops and exhibitions that support trans individuals with style, makeup and wellness resources. G\[end\]er Swap is based in England and Wales but operates UK/EU wide. More information More information ](https://genderswap.org/) - [ (image: Gender Construction Kit logo) Gender Construction Kit Providing guides for almost everything someone might need, be it at the start of their journey or years in, the Gender Construction Kit is a vital resource for trans people in the UK. More information More information ](https://genderkit.org.uk/) - [ (image: GIRES logo) GIRES Gender identity research and education society, with regional resources and information for adults and families. More information More information ](https://www.gires.org.uk/) - [ (image: London LGBTQ+ Centre logo) London LGBTQ+ Centre Started in 2017, with a grassroots group of volunteers coming together, inspired by other major cities’ community centres, and working towards our shared vision. Their ethos is “for the community, by the community”, with intersectionality at its core. The London LGBTQ+ Community Centre is a sober, intersectional community centre and café where all LGBTQ+ people are welcome, supported, can build connections and can flourish. More information More information ](https://londonlgbtqcentre.org/) - [ (image: Mermaids logo) Mermaids Mermaids has been supporting transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people, and their families since 1995. Today they have evolved into one of the UK’s leading LGBTQ+ charities, empowering thousands of people with its secure online communities, local community groups, helpline services, web resources, events and residential weekends. Helpline: 0808 801 0400 (Mon–Fri 9am–9pm). More information More information ](https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/) - [ (image: Not A Phase logo) Not A Phase Not A Phase is a trans-led, grassroots charity committed to uplifting and improving the lives of trans+ adults, through awareness campaigning, social projects and funding trans+ lead initiatives. Organising a variety of events such as Trans Remembrance vigils and the incredible Misfits fitness and wellbeing group. More information More information ](https://notaphase.org/) - [ Q Queer Craft Club Norwich Queer craft community in Norwich. More information More information ](https://www.instagram.com/queercraftclubnorwich/) - [ (image: Solent Mind logo) Solent Mind Peer support for trans and non-binary people in Southampton and across the south coast. More information More information ](https://www.solentmind.org.uk/training/peer-support-for-trans-and-non-binary-people/) - [ (image: Spectra (London) logo) Spectra (London) Peer support and therapy services for LGBTQ+ communities, with specific trans programmes. More information More information ](https://spectra-london.org.uk/) - [ (image: Transunite logo) Transunite Database to find local trans support groups across the UK. More information More information ](https://www.transunite.co.uk/) Crisis & mental health support 4 - [ (image: LGBT+ Foundation logo) LGBT+ Foundation Helpline 0345 3 30 30 30, Mon–Fri 9am–9pm, Sat–Sun 10am–6pm. More information More information ](https://www.lgbt.foundation/) - [ (image: Mermaids logo) Mermaids Mermaids has been supporting transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people, and their families since 1995. Today they have evolved into one of the UK’s leading LGBTQ+ charities, empowering thousands of people with its secure online communities, local community groups, helpline services, web resources, events and residential weekends. Helpline: 0808 801 0400 (Mon–Fri 9am–9pm). More information More information ](https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/) - [ N National Trans 24 Helpline 07527 524034, available 24/7. Call Call ](tel:07527524034) - [ (image: Switchboard logo) Switchboard LGBTQ+ helpline on 0300 330 0630, available 24/7. More information More information ](https://www.switchboard.lgbt/) Housing 1 - [ (image: AKT logo) AKT LGBTQ+ housing support for young people aged 16–25 at risk of homelessness or in hostile environments. More information More information ](https://www.akt.org.uk/get-immediate-support/) Family support 2 - [ (image: The Clare Project: supporting a loved one logo) The Clare Project: supporting a loved one Tips for patients’ loved ones on how to support during transition. More information More information ](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g2ZGydZJbOmELSQifoZkvDUUucmGB3JY/view) - [ (image: GIRES: family support logo) GIRES: family support Information and support for families of adult trans, non-binary, and non-gender people. More information More information ](https://www.gires.org.uk/information-and-support-for-families-of-adult-transgender-non-binary-and-non-gender-people/) Legal & advocacy 2 - [ (image: Trans Actual logo) Trans Actual Resources on surgery, GP advocacy, and how to appeal HRT refusals. More information More information ](https://transactual.org.uk/) - [ (image: Trans Legal Clinic logo) Trans Legal Clinic Trans-led specialist gender-identity legal practice. Free and accessible legal help. More information More information ](https://www.translegalclinic.com/about-us) Exercise & lifestyle 2 - [ B Bender Defenders Trans-friendly muay thai and boxing gym in London. More information More information ](https://benderdefenders.com/) - [ (image: G[end]er Swap logo) G\[end\]er Swap G\[end\]er Swap is a UK based LGBTIQ+ clothing outreach organisation and community interest company that supports trans and gender non-conforming individuals to access clothes and community with bespoke pop-ups, LGBTQ style workshops and exhibitions that support trans individuals with style, makeup and wellness resources. G\[end\]er Swap is based in England and Wales but operates UK/EU wide. More information More information ](https://genderswap.org/) Cervical screening for trans men & non-binary patients 5 - [ (image: Butterfly Clinic (Liverpool) logo) Butterfly Clinic (Liverpool) Liverpool-based trans-specific cervical screening. More information More information ](https://www.axess.clinic/axess-services/cervical-screening/) - [ (image: Clinic T (Brighton) logo) Clinic T (Brighton) Brighton-based trans-specific cervical screening. More information More information ](https://brightonsexualhealth.com/service/clinic-t/) - [ (image: CliniQ (London) logo) CliniQ (London) Trans-specific cervical screening at King’s College Hospital. More information More information ](https://cliniq.org.uk/) - [ (image: No Barriers @ 56 Dean St (London) logo) No Barriers @ 56 Dean St (London) Trans men and non-binary cervical smears at 56 Dean Street. More information More information ](https://www.dean.st/health-amp-wellbeing/trans-men-non-binary-cervical-smears/) - [ (image: Onyx Clinic (Manchester) logo) Onyx Clinic (Manchester) Manchester-based trans and gender-diverse sexual health. More information More information ](https://thenorthernsexualhealth.co.uk/trans-and-gender-diverse/) Trans-friendly GPs 5 - [ A Action for Trans Health Spreadsheet of trans-friendly UK GPs. More information More information ](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1b5SSnb7LBUlWSjasN2ld7qPGmEchgDG8voUY-SkfAlw/edit#gid=0) - [ M My Trans GP Crowdsourced directory of trans-friendly GP practices, rated by patients. More information More information ](https://mytransgp.org/) - [ (image: Trans Aid Cymru logo) Trans Aid Cymru Welsh trans-friendly GP map with full information for patients in Wales. More information More information ](https://transaid.cymru/our-projects/) - [ (image: Trans Healthcare Intel logo) Trans Healthcare Intel Searchable map of trans-friendly UK GP practices. More information More information ](https://www.transhealthcareintel.com/trans-friendly-gps) - [ T Trans-Friendly GP Map Community-updated map of trans-friendly GP practices across the UK. 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