TransActual are a UK based, trans led and run organisation. We’re a national advocacy and education organisation focussed specifically on working for trans adults in the UK. Our work is broad ranging, but we have a particular focus on healthcare and trans people’s legal protections. We seek to raise trans people’s voices and raise awareness of trans people’s lived experiences.
Our mission
TransActual are working for a UK (and a world) where all trans people can live safely, in dignity and with access to the healthcare that we need.
This of course includes working for Black trans people and trans People of Colour, neurodivergent trans people, disabled trans people, trans people of all faiths and none, trans people of all ages, trans people of all genders, intersex trans people, and any other trans person.
Our aims
We are working to improve and/or protect:
1. Trans and non-binary people’s experiences of healthcare;
2. Trans and non-binary people’s legal rights and protections;
3. Representation of trans and non-binary people’s lived experiences.
TransActual are committed to ongoing community engagement. If you’re trans and/or non-binary and have a question about our aims and why we selected them, get in touch.
Our history and remit
TransActual UK was founded by a group of British trans people in 2017 as a response to increasing press hostility, transphobia and misinformation. In June 2020 we expanded our scope and remit to:
- share reliable information about trans and non-binary people’s lives and about trans rights in the UK, as well as dispelling common myths;
- amplify the voices of trans and non-binary people so that the wider world may hear the experiences of a wide range of trans men, trans women and non-binary people;
- educate people about trans and non-binary people’s lives and the issues we face;
- advocate for trans and non-binary people;
- empower trans and non-binary people to bring about change in their lives and in the community.
Our commitment to our communities
TransActual are committed to ensuring our work is anti-racist and that an intersectional approach is embedded in all that we do. We make sure that people of colour, people of all genders (and none), and disabled people are actively involved in planning our work and making decisions.
As an organisation, we commit to ongoing community engagement work to ensure that we hear as many trans and non-binary people’s voices as possible.
You can read our equality and diversity policy.
More than a hashtag
#BlackTransLives matter is more than just a hashtag to TransActual.
We’re committed to:
- Amplifying the voices of Black trans people and trans people of colour through quotes, blog posts and through a report into the experiences of trans and non-binary people that is truly representative of the whole community. Our research will always seek to capture intersectional experiences so that we can shine a light on and work to improve the experiences of trans People of Colour and the Black trans people.
- Committing to ensuring that Black trans people and trans People of Colour are represented within our organisation. Whether that be completing a survey, volunteering opportunities or the strategy meeting outlining our annual aims. Representation matters.
- Ensuring that there are Black trans people and trans People of Colour on our board of directors.
Work with us
Community empowerment and education
Community empowerment and education is at the heart of everything we do, whether that’s through the information we share on our website or on social media, or by facilitating a group session. A member of team TransActual can facilitate a session for your trans or LGBTQ+ group.
Training and consultancy
TransActual’s experienced team are available to train you and your colleagues around trans inclusion. We’re also able to offer consultancy on your organisation’s policies, literature and research design.
Healthcare providers will find more information about our healthcare-specific training and consultancy offer at transactual.org.uk/training
Other organisation types can email info@transactual.org.uk for more information on our bespoke training and consultancy offer and on our fees.
Speaking appearances
Our team have a range of specialisms and a range of lived experiences. If you’re looking for a speaker for your event, e-mail info@transactual.org.uk .
It will be useful if you let us know how much you are able to pay, and if you’re looking for a speaker with a particular lived experience or area of expertise.
When planning an event with multiple speakers, we encourage you to make sure that disabled people and of Black people and People of Colour are included in your line up.
How can you help TransActual?
Write for us
We welcome article pitches from trans people and can offer a fee. Visit our Write for Us page for more information on what we’re looking for.
Volunteer with us
To find out if we’re currently looking for volunteers, visit our volunteering page.
Help sustain our work
TransActual are fundraising to ensure that our work remains sustainable. You can donate here.
Press enquiries
If you have a press enquiry, email our press office: press@transactual.org.uk.
Is there something else we could be doing?
If there’s something you think we ought to be working on, or if you’ve got an idea for a new initiative, we’re open to suggestions. Email us at info@transactual.org.uk.
Legal Stuff
We are registered as a Community Interest Company in England – Companies House number 12772196.
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