Help & Support
Local
Inclusive, tailored support for mental well-being in West Cumbria. They host a weekly drop-in group for LGBTQ+ young people aged 11–25, as well as counselling and support needs.
Based in Carlisle, hosting many groups and initiatives including PiNC LGBT+ Youth (Pride In North Cumbria), Cumbria LGBT Pride, Free Counselling, 3rd Party Hate Crime Reporting Centre, Anti-Bullying Campaign, social & support groups.
Hosts the Transgender Wellbeing Hub, offering a social space, a listening ear and face to face psychotherapy to Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender-Diverse people in Cumbria. Based in Carlisle, open for drop-ins between 12–7pm every Monday (except Bank Holidays).
A group supporting and enabling the LGBTQIA+ community to go on big & small adventures and connect with nature in the Lakes. They host walks, crafting, outdoor games, sing-alongs, and more.
For all people who experience gender dysphoria. They offer referrals for hormones and surgical interventions.
Run the Whitehaven Colours Inclusion Hub & Café, an open space for the LGBTQIA+ community in Cumbria. They host regular workshops, social meetups, and more events in the Hub itself, and also organise broader community activities.
National
A confidential emotional, mental health support helpline and signposting service for people who are Trans, Non-Binary, and Genderfluid. They provide a safe place to talk about your feelings confidentially. They have Trans and Trans allies volunteering to respond to your calls and are open one evening a week on a Friday from 8pm to 11pm.
Working towards a world where trans people can live safely, in dignity and with access to the healthcare that we need. A national, trans led and run organisation focussed specifically on working for trans adults in the UK. Their work is broad ranging, but has a particular focus on healthcare and trans people's legal protections. They provide a lot of online resources for Trans people and allies alike.
The world's largest free mental health resource created by and for the trans+ community. The library contains 52 self-led mental health programmes that address the most pressing issues for the trans+ community. Whether you're managing the emotional toll of waiting for gender-affirming care, or building resilience against transphobia, there is something designed to help you.
A trans-led and trans-involving charity that works to increase understandings of gender diversity and improve the lives of trans people. They hold online youth groups, educational mentoring, a yearly summer camp, voice workshops, a support line, and more.
A free fitness, wellbeing and self defence programme created by Not A Phase. Focussing on confidence building whilst breaking down the barriers between the Trans+ community and traditional gym spaces. Run in partnership with various gym spaces across the UK, all with beautiful, modern gym spaces that operate with a zero-tolerance policy to prejudice.
One of the UK's leading trans-focused charities. Mermaids supports transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse children and young people, as well as their families and professionals involved in their care. It provides a wealth of resources for Trans people, and operates online and in-person peer support groups as well as a Support Helpline and Chat services, open Monday – Friday, 1pm – 8:30pm.
Resources and information for supporting trans, non-binary & gender diverse applicants, students and staff in Further and Higher Education. They offer workshops, advice on setting up a Trans Policy for educational organisations, support trans students and scholars with name changes on documents and publications, and provide further online resources and support.
A charity supporting men's health in England, Wales and Scotland. They have created a publication called Your Body, Your Health. Written and developed by trans men, it explains the various aspects of transition healthcare in an easy-to-read, non-technical way to help you make decisions about your own wellbeing.