Resources
Local groups
Afternoon T.E.A.
Group for trans young people ages 16-25. Group takes place on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, 3-5pm at 49/51 Sidney Street, Manchester, M17HB.
Action for Trans Health
UK’s largest campaign for democratic trans healthcare. They give small grants to trans people to enable them to access healthcare, deliver training to medical professionals, provide healthcare advocacy, and support and deliver local trans health initiatives. They have groups in Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds and Brighton.
Connect
Connect is a relaxed and friendly social space for trans people aged around 18-35, including people who are questioning and those with trans history. It takes place on the 1st Monday and 3rd Friday of every month from 15th April, 6-8pm at LGBT foundation.
Rainbow Noir
Rainbow Noir is a social nd peer support group for people of colour who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexuaual, trans, queer and or intersex (LGBTQI). They meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at Manchester LGBT Centre on Sidney St.
Rideshare Sexual Assault
This article provides important information on preventing and responding to sexual assault incidents occurring in rideshare services. Learn about resources, steps to take if you've experienced assault, and how to stay safe when using rideshare platforms.
Femolition squad
Femolition Squad is a group for trans woman and trans femme young people aged 11-25. The group takes place on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, 2-3 pm at 49/51 Sidney Street, Manchester, M17HB.
Forge
Forge Manchester’s social and peer support group for trans men, trans-masculine people, and non-binary people who were assigned female at birth (aged 18+), who wish to discuss relevant issues and have fun in a safe environment. The group meets every 4th Monday of the month, 6-8pm at LGBT Foundation. Their first launch event will be on 30th September for this month, at 6pm, at LGBT Foundation.
MXER
Mxer is a social group for non-binary people aged 18+ that runs on the first Friday of the month, 6-8pm, at LGBT Founbdation. This group is for non-binary people, regardless of whether you identify as trans.
TransForum
A peer support group and discussion forum for all trans people and those in any way questioning their gender. Takes place every 4th Saturday of the month, 3:30-7pm, at New Hall at Wilbraham St Ninian’s Church, Wilbraham Road, Chorlton, Manchester, M210UB.
Turtles
Turtles is a group for trans young people aged 11-15. The group takes place on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, 12-2pm at 49/51 Sidney Street, Manchester, M17HB.
Helplines & Sites
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ youth. They provide information & support to LGBTQ young people 24/7, all year round.
GLAAD
GLAAD is an American non-governmental media monitoring organization, founded as a protest against defamatory coverage of gay and lesbian people. Its agenda has since extended to LGBT and the entertainment industry and its portrayal of these groups.
Galop
Galop support for domestic violence. Tuesday 1-5pm is a trans specific service.
Mind
Mind helpline provides information on different types of mental health problems and how to get help, as well as legal advice on mental health.
Resources for parents
Mermaids UK: How do I best support my transgender child?FFLAG: supporting familities and their LGBT+ loved ones
LGBTQ+ themed films
LGBTQ+ themed books
- Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (Simonverse) by Becky Albertalli
- Carry On (Simon Snow) by Rainbow Rowell
- Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green
- Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan
- The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephan Chbosky
- They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
- Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas
- Nothing Burns as Bright as You by Ashley Woodfolk
- I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston
- The Summer of Bitter and Sweet by Jen Ferguson
- The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes