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Useful links to other organisations that provide support and information on Transgender issues.
The Beaumont Society:
The largest and longest established transgendered support group in the UK - at the forefront of the transgender, transvestite , transsexual and cross-dressing community since 1966!
Blackpool Renaissance
Based in Blackpool, Renaissance provides a safe and friendly environment for trans people (TV/TS/TG – M2F & F2M) to be themselves, meet like minded people, and make new friends.
www.gynwayblackpool.com/renaissance_transgender_forum.htm
Depend:
A voluntary organisation offering confidential and non-judgemental advice, information and support to all family members, spouses, partners and friends of transsexual people in the UK.
Encompass:
Encompass is the new LGBT group for the North Wales and Cheshire area. It usually meets on the first Wednesday of every month at the Citizen's Advice Bureau Community Cafe in Connah's Quay.
Gender Identity Research & Education Society (GIRES):
Information about the issues surrounding gender identity and transsexualism, and a resource for gender dysphoric people and their families; the medical and other professionals that provide their care; Health Authorities; Members of Parliament and other policy makers.
Gender Matters (formerly Trans-Shropshire):
Gender Matters covers the West Midlands and all bordering regions, providing information and support to all trans people, their family, friends and to professional organisations who wish to have better understanding of Gender Dysphoria or Transgender Issues.
The Gender Trust:
The Registered Charity for adults throughout the UK who are Transsexual, Gender Dysphoric, Transgender, or those whose lives are affected by gender identity issues.
GlosCats
A social support group for the transgendered in Gloucester and beyond. In conjunction with a well established Yahoo group, GlosCats aims to bring girls together socially for mutual support, advice and fun.
Inner Enigma:
A charity supporting intersexed and transsexual people, primarily in the Manchester area.
LGBT Wrexham and District
The organisation seeks to be a voice for the LGBT communities in local and national issues, to offer a safe and confidential space for meetings and social gatherings, to liaise closely with statutory and non-statutory organisations, to provide advice, information, guidance, support and training appropriate to the needs of the LGBT communities and their friends.
Manchester Concord:
A transgender social group that meets every Wednesday evening in Manchester as a venue for transgendered people and their partners. A group has been meeting as part of the Northern Concord in various venues around the Manchester Village since 1986.
Manchester Trans Youth:
Help and support for young trans people in the Manchester area.
Northern Concord:
For many years the premier group in Northern England, Northern Concord no longer holds regular meetings but hosts Le Big En weekend once a year and issues the monthly Cross Talk magazine.
Outskirts - Birmingham's Social Support Group
The largest social support group in the West Midlands. Meeting on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at the Victoria Theatre Bar. Full details and information, links, gallery, location maps and event news are on our regularly updated web site.
Rose’s:
INTERNATIONAL TV REPARTEE is the magazine for all who cross-dress - published by Rose’s, the largest membership group for transgendered people in the UK.
Stephanie's Transition Journey:
A web site that chronicles the life of Stephanie Elizabeth Anne Butterfield, and her transition from male to female in her own words. It contains useful information and links for transsexuals.
www.stephaniebutterfield.co.uk
TransForum Manchester:
A help and support group for trans people, and anyone interested in a better understanding of transgendered people and their community - meets on the fourth Saturday of each month in St John Chrysostom's church social room, Victoria Park, Manchester.
Group Leader: Jenny-Anne Bishop - email: jennyannebuk@yahoo.co.uk
www.mccmanchester.co.uk/trans.htm
e-group: http://tinyurl.com/transforum
TransLiving International:
A voluntary self-help network, providing information and support for adults affected by issues concerning gender identity and cross-dressing.
TransWirral:
An education, advocacy, campaigning & support organisation for transsexual people in the NW England & N Wales area - meets in Birkenhead on the first Saturday of each month.