Leicester Demonstration for Trans Rights:

What’s Next?:

First off—thank you. If you joined us at the Trans Rights Demonstration today, your presence mattered. Every person who showed up helped amplify a message of solidarity, visibility, and defiance in the face of ongoing attacks on trans rights. We proved that our community is powerful when we come together—but as we know, one protest is not the end. It’s the beginning of what must be an ongoing commitment.

So where do we go from here? How do we keep showing up for trans lives beyond the march?

Trans activist and educator Katie Neeves has compiled a brilliant list of actions you can take right now. You can read her full blog post here: All Women Should Be Worried, but here are some key highlights to get you started:

💸 Donate to the Fight for Justice

The Good Law Project—in collaboration with the UK’s first transgender judge, Victoria McCloud—is preparing to challenge recent harmful rulings in the European Court of Human Rights. This legal battle is crucial and potentially historic, but it’s expensive. If you’re able to, please donate to support their efforts.

📝 Write to Your MP

Raise your voice with those in power. Write to your MP to explain how these issues are affecting trans, non-binary, intersex people, and everyone who doesn’t conform to rigid gender norms. Letters carry more weight than emails—send one to:

[Your MP’s Name] MP, The House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA

Need help writing a strong letter? Use this excellent guide by Prof. Stephen Whittle OBE to make your voice count.

✊ Join Ongoing Campaigns

The Trans Healthcare Campaign led by Leicester Citizens is always looking for passionate individuals—especially trans voices—to get involved. Email LLCHealthcareCampaign@gmail.com to find out how you can take part.

Stay informed, stay engaged, and look out for updates on initiatives like TransPilot, a developing project aiming to improve trans healthcare access and visibility.

🧠 Stay Educated, Stay Loud

Check out resources from organisations like TransActual UK, which uplifts trans voices and fights misinformation. Another brilliant resource is Trans Pilot – a new review platform for transgender, nonbinary, queer and intersex people in the United Kingdom to write their experiences when going to businesses, shops, events etc.

💗 Access Support

We know the current climate can feel overwhelming, frightening, and even isolating. You are not alone, and support is available – both locally and nationally.

Leicestershire LGBTQ+ Centre

For nearly 50 years, the Leicestershire LGBTQ+ Centre has been a cornerstone of support for LGBTQ+ individuals and families across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. Our mission is to provide safe, inclusive spaces where people can feel supported, empowered, and connected.

Counselling & Support

• General Counselling: Free, confidential one-on-one counselling, available in person, by phone, or online. Support is open to all, whether related to gender, sexuality, or other life challenges.
• Domestic Abuse Counselling: A dedicated service for LGBTQ+ individuals (14+) currently or previously affected by domestic abuse, with a trauma-informed and identity-affirming approach.

Self and professional referrals welcome:
📧 counselling@leicestershirelgbtqcentre.org or 🌐 Self-referral form

Groups & Social Support
(All groups meet at Voluntary Action Leicester, 9 Newarke Street, LE1 5SN unless stated. For groups after 5pm, please access via the back gate on Chancery Street)

• Wellbeing Wednesday: Drop-in wellbeing support for LGBTQ+ individuals. Alternate Wednesdays, 11am–12:30pm.
• Trans Social & Support Group (18+): Trans-led, social and support group for anyone under the trans+ umbrella. Alternate Wednesdays, 6–8pm.
• LGBTQ+ Social & Support Group: Open to all LGBTQ+ adults. Alternate Thursdays, 6–8pm.
• LGBTQ+ Choir: No experience needed—just drop in! Tuesdays, 7–9pm.
• Quest: Dungeons & Dragons Group: All experience levels welcome. Fridays, 6–9pm.

Youth & Family Support

• LGBT+ Youth Groups (Ages 13–17):
• Leicester: Mondays (excluding bank holidays), 6–7:30pm
• Hinckley: Fridays, 5–7pm, Hinckley Children and Family Hub
• Melton: Starts 5 June 2025, alternate Thursdays, 5–7pm, Melton Venture House Family Hub
• Strong Ties: For loved ones of trans individuals. First Monday of the month, 5–6:30pm.
• Rainbow Families: A social group for LGBTQ+ parents and carers with kids. First and third Saturdays, 10:30am–12:30pm.

Contact Us

📧 info@leicestershirelgbtqcentre.org | ☎️ 0116 254 7142 (Mon–Wed, 9am–5pm)

📍 Voluntary Action Leicestershire, 9 Newarke Street, Leicester, LE1 5SN

Trade Sexual Health

Trade is Leicester’s LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing charity, providing support around sexual health, HIV prevention, and broader wellbeing for LGBTQ+ communities.

Historically, Trade was primarily a sexual health charity for gay and bi men, and this work still represents the core of our funded services, but we are slowly expanding the range of health advice and support we offer to the whole LGBTQ+ community. 

Health Promotion Services

• Clinic Xtra: Weekly LGBTQ+ sexual health clinic (Fridays, 1:30–3:30pm) – STI screening, advice about PrEP, and relevant vaccinations.
• Rapid HIV Testing: Available weekdays (10am–4:30pm) with results in 20 minutes.
• Information, and Advice: Guidance on STI/HIV prevention and access to PrEP.

Counselling – Approach Counselling
LGBTQ+-affirming, person-centred counselling service. Our counsellors are specialists in supporting those exploring sexuality and gender identity, and supporting survivors of sexual violence. We also support LGBTQ+ people experiencing poor mental health.
📄 Self and professional referrals welcome via tradesexualhealth.com

Social & Peer Support Groups

(At the Trade Office, unless otherwise advertised)

• Dosti: For LGBTQ+ people from South Asian & Middle Eastern backgrounds. Last Friday of the month, 6–8pm.
• NeuroQueer: For neurodivergent LGBTQ+ people. Second Tuesday of the month, 6–8pm.
• Queercovery: Peer-led group for LGBTQ+ individuals in recovery. Last Wednesday of the month, 6–7:30pm.
• Walking Positively: Monthly walks for LGBTQ+ people 50+ living with HIV.

Contact Us

📧 info@tradesexualhealth.com | ☎️ 0116 254 1747
📍 27 Bowling Green Street, Leicester, LE1 6AS
🌐 tradesexualhealth.com

The Fight Continues

Showing up once is powerful. But showing up again and again—in your community, in your conversations, in your inbox, at the ballot box—that’s how we make change.

Let today be your starting point. The protest may be over, but the movement is not.

Keep showing up. We need you.
Trans rights are human rights—always.