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Useful Links
We at Swindon and Wiltshire Pride want to ensure you have support throughout the year. So we have compiled a list of both local and national LGBTQ+ charities and resources. If you know an LGBTQ+ charity that should be on the list, contact us using the button below or reach out to us on our social media platforms.
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Transgender Support
Gender-diverse kids, young people and their families
Swindon TG Group - The Swindon local Transgender support group.
Find a Transgender Support Group Near You
Gendered Intelligence - Understanding gender diversity in creative ways including KA-POW (Knowledge is Power) is a new online resource from GI for young Trans and variant people.
Binding- Using a binder to reduce the apparent size of breasts.
Mindline Trans+ - an emotional and mental health support helpline for anyone identifying as transgender, non-binary, genderfluid… (Trans+ support helpline) 0300 330 5468
Supporting Trans Employees Podcast- discuss how employers can support trans employees
Young People
Out of the Can Plus LGBTQ+ Youth Group – This is a well-established group with lots of young people (aged 13-19).
It Gets Better - Project created to inspire hope for young people facing harassment.
ChildLine - A free, private and confidential service for anyone under 19 years old, whether it's something big or small, our trained counsellors are here to support you.
The Albert Kennedy Trust - supports LGBT homeless young people in crisis.
Swindon Trailblazer - An early help mental health service for children and young people between the ages of 5-19 years within Swindon.
LGBTQ+ Support
Wiltshire Police – Report a hate crime.
LGBT Switchboard - A place for calm words when you need them most.
Stonewater - provides quality homes and services for people in housing who need
FFLAG - supporting parents and families and their LGBT+ members.
It's all about your wellbeing - Wellbeing resources for LGBTQ+ people in SW England
A place to find inclusive menopause resources.
Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Service
Support for all genders 24/7 365 days of the year with specialist LGBT support.
Helpline 01793 610610
LGBTQ+ antenatal and postnatal education.
The Swindon & Wiltshire Sexual Assault Referral Centre is the first point of contact for people who have experienced rape and serious sexual assault.
Citizens Advice Swindon- Advice on money, benefits, housing, employment or discrimination problems.
National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline 0800 999 5428
LGBT+ Hate Crime Helpline 020 7704 2040
LGBTQ+ Social Groups
LGBT Social Group - Meet Ups are neighbours getting together to learn something, do something, share something.
Gay outdoor club- Our main focus is the monthly program of walks and a very active Bristol based cycling group.
Swindon TG Group - The Swindon local Transgender support group.
Education
Schools Out - For Schools, Teachers and Students offer training, resources, news and links to make our schools safe and inclusive for everyone.
Diversity Trust - Provides equality, diversity and inclusion training and consultancy.
Stonewall - Campaigns for equality of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans people.
MyUmbrella LGBT+ - A voluntary-led project of Reading Pride to raise awareness of the lesser-known identities across the sexuality, gender, romantic and fetish spectrum's collectively known as LGBT+.
Pronouns A guide from GLSEN- This guide is created to help anyone learn how to use people’s correct pronouns.
An introduction to supporting LGBT children and young people - Getting you started in supporting LGBT children and young people to thrive in education.
BAME
Imaan - The UK's leading LGBTQ Muslim charity
Stonewall - Community BAME/PoC LGBTQ Role Models programmes
Inclusivity - Supporting BAME Trans People booklet
RCASU - Black-led LGBTQIA organisations to know about
Disabled and LGBTQ
Regard - Regard is a national organisation that supports people who are disabled and lesbians, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ).
Pride flags and Identities
Click here to view a range of the Pride flags and sexual identities.
Other Prides in Wiltshire
Swindon or Wiltshire LGBTQ+ social groups
Swindon TG Group - The Swindon local Transgender support group.
Out of the Can Plus LGBTQ+ Youth Group – This is a well established group with lots of young people (aged 13-19).
Gay outdoor club - Monthly program of walks
Salisbury LGBT+ social - People in Salisbury and surrounding areas wanting to meet up and socialise in a coffee shops or pubs etc
Sexual health
Terrence Higgins Trust- Terrence Higgins Trust is a British charity that campaigns about and provides services relating to HIV and sexual health.
Swindon Sexual Health Clinic- They offer a drop-in service and also offer free emergency contraception, condoms and Chlamydia self-test kits from selected local pharmacies.
Sexual health for lesbian and bisexual women- Women who have sex with other women can pass on or get STIs. Know how to protect yourself.
Living with HIV and Aids-As well as taking HIV treatment, there are many things you can do to improve your general health and reduce your risk of falling ill.
HIV Self Test Kit Order Form-LGBT foundation
LGBT health and wellbeing-Sexual health resources and information
Sexual health for trans and non-binary people- How you can manage risks and maintain good sexual health, and feel good about your sex life.
Disclaimer
Swindon & Wiltshire Pride give notice that the inclusion of links to organisations listed on this website is not an endorsement of their activities and services, nor of any views expressed by them. Swindon & Wiltshire Pride have no control over the nature, content and availability of the sites you are able to link with through this website.