Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology, Cambridge Are you a young adult who has experienced gender identity challenges or changes while attending a Catholic school in the UK, or are an educator of these young people? If so, please get in touch! Our new research team is seeking participants for a project exploring the experiences of […]
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Terry Reed OBE of GIRES has died
It is with great sadness that I have to report that on 20th June 2021, Terry Reed OBE finally lost her long battle with cancer. The whole transgender community has lost one of their fiercest, and most able allies. She was a wonderful person who will be greatly missed who worked so hard for the […]
Using the NHS. Can you help Dorothy with her project, please?
Please can you help me with a project I’m involved with? I’m looking for people who are happy to spend 30-45 minutes on the phone or Zoom answering some questions about their experience as NHS patients. I’m particularly interested in people’s experiences of NHS gender identity clinics and other gender-related NHS experience. I’m also interested […]
Rachel Dee is NOT asking you for money or anything else!!
Unfortunately someone has cloned Rachel Dee’s email address – and/or contacts list – and is sending out messages begging for money or Amazon vouchers or similar desirables. This is a SCAM! It is nothing to do with Rachel who is one of the most genuine and honest people I know. If you have received one […]
Are you able to help this small gaming studio?
Email: iris@milkshake.gamesHello, my name is Iris, and I’m a Community Manager of a small gaming studio, working on a visual novel game with stories that are planned to be LGBTQ+ inclusive and diverse. Some of our writing staff identify as queer, however, they do not possess enough knowledge regarding nonbinary, trans, gender-fluid, agender, two-spirit, and people […]
‘This won’t improve the life of the average trans person’
Emma Elms has written a perceptive article about the announcement by Liz Truss that in response to the overwhelming for support for reforms to the Gender Recognition Act in the consultation of 2018, the Government’s only action is to reduce the fee. A welcome move, but it trivialises the whole procedure. Beaumont Society member Hannah […]
The Great British Sewing Bee is looking for new participants
If you,or someone you know, is a brilliant sewer then apply now! The closing date is Monday 24th May 2021. The team behind the programme is looking for the next collection of talented home sewers to showcase their skills on the 8th series of The Great British Sewing Bee. They are closely following government guidelines […]
Trans and non-binary peoples’ experiences of violence and abuse
We have received this request from a student doing a Masters Degree. Do you know anyone who might be able to help her either by being a participant or by helping her to focus her research? “My name is Erica (she/her). I am currently completing a master’s in domestic violence and sexual abuse at Goldsmiths […]
‘Being trans is not something you put on or take off. It is part of who you are.’
There is a wonderfully refreshing story about being trans in the Observer this morning: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/apr/18/being-trans-transgender-rights-issues-rowan-moore-felix-moore
Two petitions that seek to protect trans people in the UK
We have received this information from the LGBTIQA+ Greens, which is a sub-group of the Green Party. Whether or not you support the aims of the Green Party you might wish to support one or both of the two petitions they have designed. Protect Innocent People’s Identity – https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/protect-innocent-peoples-identity/ This petition refers to the Government […]