Trans Community Resources & Support
- cerys35
- Apr 17
- 2 min read
Disability Arts Cymru stand together with our trans members and the trans community always. We have put together a list of Wales and UK based resources and support networks that we hope could be of help at this challenging time:
Trans Aid Cymru:
Trans Aid Cymru aims to help Transgender, Non-Binary and Intersex (TIN) people through mutual aid support. The project is run by TIN people for TIN people, making it inclusive and understanding of the community needs.
Umbrella Cymru:
Umbrella Cymru’s services include support services include emotional support, practical support, information and signposting, listening services, and advocacy.
Switchboard:
Switchboard is the national LGBTQIA+ support line. For anyone, anywhere in the country, at any point in their journey.
TransActual UK:
TransActual are a national, trans led and run organisation focussed specifically on working for trans adults in the UK.
Queer Emporium (Cardiff):
Almost exclusively operated by trans / intersex / non binary community members, The Queer Emporium is a home for minority genders and strives to create an affirming safe space with needed events and workshops for the community.
LLyfrau Lliwgar (Bangor & Cardiff):
Llyfrau Lliwgar (Colourful Books) is an LGBTQ+ book club which was founded in Bangor September 2021 and which later developed a branch in Cardiff September 2022. Both Bangor and Cardiff groups meet once a month to discuss various texts by LGBTQ+ authors or which include queer representation (even if the representation is not the best).
Snowdrops (West Wales):
Snowdrops is a self-help support group serving Transgender people (M-F, F-M and gender neutral), their partners, families and friends. We are based in the West Wales area and meet every second Saturday of each month between 7:30pm and 11:00pm.
UNIQUE Transgender Network (North Wales and West Cheshire):
UNIQUE Transgender Network is a voluntary group supporting Trans (transgender), Non-Binary and Gender Diverse people in North Wales and West Cheshire.
Tawe Butterflies (Swansea):
Tawe Butterflies is a free-membership, transgender support group, with over 400 members, in the Swansea area.
