Run by and for young trans people aged 11-26, Trans Youth Network is a new UK-wide long-term project to provide advocacy, support, social, empowerment, signposting and training opportunities to young trans people and young people unsure of, questioning, and generally exploring their biological sex, gender or gender identity in any way at all.

Spectrumlondon

a peer support forum for all trans people and those questioning their gender along with partners, family, friends and allies

Mermaids

Family Support Group for Children and Teenagers with Gender Identity Issues

a:gender

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.

Depend

Organisation offering support to all family members, spouses, partners and friends of transsexual people in the UK

FTM International

The voice of FTMs throughout the world…

FTM Network

The FTM network is an informal and Ad hoc self help group, open to all female to male transgender and transsexual people, or those exploring this aspect of their gender.

Gender Advisory Bureau

Providing Transgender awareness training for professionals either in the Public or Private sector in the midlands.

GENDYS

GENDYS is a network 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..

Gender Matters

Gender Matters is a registered charity covering the west middlands and all bordering regions.

Gender Recognition Panel

Official site for guidelines and applications for a Gender Recgnition Certificate in the UK

Gender Spectrum UK

Campaigning for respect, equality and rights for Gender Variant people in the UK

GIRES

Gender Identity Research and Education Society… Is also a resource for gender dysphoric people and their families; the medical and other professionals that provide their care; HealthAuthorities; Members of Parliament and other policy makers.

Hudson’s FTM Resource Guide

This Guide is intended to provide information on topics of interest to female-to-male (FTM, F2M) trans men, and their friends and loved ones.

Press For Change

Campaigning for respect and equality for trans people, mainly transsexual.

The Beaumont Society

the largest and longest established transgendered support group in the UK

The Gender Trust

UK Charity Helping with Gender Identity Issues

The Seahorse Society of Great Britain

A self-help and support group for Transvestites, those who see themselves as being Transsexual, their Families, Friends, and others involved with their welfare.

The Yogyakarta Principles

The Yogyakarta Principles are a set of principles on the application of international human rights law in relation to sexual orientation and gender identity.

The United Kingdom Intersex Association (UKIA)

education, advocacy, campaigning and support organisation which works on behalf of intersexed people.

Translondon

TransLondon is a discussion/support group for all members of the ‘trans’ community, whatever their gender identity (or identities) and whatever stage in their ‘transition’ they have reached (if at all). However, all members must themselves be trans-identified or ‘questioning’.

Trans Matters

provides trans awareness and diversity training on site which can be classroom led or one to one, along with consultancy focusing on the benefits of being more inclusive with both staff and clients in regards to trans people ensuring the best use of a available workforce.

Trans Oxon

Support group for all trans people and those questioning their gender, along with support for their partners, family and friends.

Special thanks to Spectrum London for use of their links

Jigsaw has a group of young people developing resources around homelessness for other LGBT young people; if you would like you can GET INVOLVED.

housing

Finding private rented accommodation
This brief fact sheets provides some handy tips on where to find privately rented accommodation for LGBT people.

Download finding private rented accommodation

Co-ops
Housing co-operatives include different types of housing, which is jointly managed and controlled by the people who live in it. This fact sheet proves some background information and a list of co-ops.

Download Co-ops Factsheet

Day centres
Are very useful for people who are homeless and living on the streets.
Download day centres

Safety

Safety First
This guide is written primarily for international students but it quite useful. It contains tips on topics such as protecting your identity to keeping safe on the streets.
Download Safety First

Keep Safe
This booklet is produced by the Home Office although its not going to win any awards for they way it looks it actually contains some good tips, if you can see past the animation.
Download Keep Safe

Sorted Men
Is a guide for men who are selling sex. It provides practical tips to help you keep safe. It also provides tips for trans workers.
Download Sorted Men

Keeping Safe
This is a guide for sex workers in the UK. Providing tips to help keep you safe.
Download keeping Safe.

Sexual Health

Beating About the Bush
Aims to provide all the basic information you need to know about sex and sexual health if you’re a woman who has sex with women.
Download Beating About the Bush

The Bottom Line
Written in a friendly and accessible style, this gay man’s guide to anal health covers a wide variety of topics
Download the Bottom Line

Below the Belt
This sister publication to The Bottom Line, deals with the penis and testicles and how to stay healthy.
Download Below the Belt

The Manual
This helpful manual takes an in-depth look at sexually transmitted infections, exploring what they are, how they are passed on, how to tell if you have one and what you can do to treat and prevent them.
Download the Manual

Trans

A Guide For Young Trans People
Published by the Department of Health this guide is provides useful tips and information for young trans people and those questioning their gender identity.
Download A Guide For Young Trans People

Shine @ Galop
Shine @ Galop is a trans project from Jigsaw partner Galop. This fact sheet explains about the project and its aim.
Download Shine @ Galop

Asylum Seekers

Asylum and Humanitarian Protection for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual (LGB) People

A guide designed to provide an overview of asylum law and humanitarian protection for
lesbian, gay and bisexual people produced by Stonewall.

Download this guide