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Trans+ Solidarity Alliance
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Fighting for trans+ rights, together.

https://www.transsolidarityalliance.com/
https://www.transsecretsanta.co.uk/
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So proud to have been part of all of this work this year.
transsolidarity.bsky.social Trans+ Solidarity Alliance @transsolidarity.bsky.social · 5d
2025, it’s been a year.

Our small volunteer team is immensely proud of everything we’ve been able to do. We couldn’t have done any of it without your help.

We will keep fighting, together 🏳️‍⚧️
December 31, 2025 at 6:07 PM
transsolidarity.bsky.social
2025, it’s been a year.

Our small volunteer team is immensely proud of everything we’ve been able to do. We couldn’t have done any of it without your help.

We will keep fighting, together 🏳️‍⚧️
December 31, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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fruitypy.bsky.social
This was a lovely project to work on, as we rounded off what has been an incredibly challenging year. To receive messages like these has been incredibly heartwarming and are vindication of the work that we poured in to bringing joy to trans youth.
transsolidarity.bsky.social Trans+ Solidarity Alliance @transsolidarity.bsky.social · 11d
Merry Christmas to those to celebrate, from the whole Trans+ Solidarity Alliance Team 🎄🏳️‍⚧️

After a tough year - we’re so proud this winter to have delivered the largest Trans Secret Santa UK so far 💕

We wanted to share some of the lovely messages we’ve had with everyone who supported the project 🎁
Together, we brought joy to trans+ youth when it was needed the most My daughter's second gift from you just arrived. She's a Girl Guide and has had a heavy few weeks, so the lovely words made her burst into tears! Thank you for everything you do in organising this - it really makes her feel super special and we really feel the love and community. My daughter received her gift today and i would just like to thank you and all your team. The letter to a younger trans self bought tears to my eyes. In an ever increasingly scary and cruel world you have shone so much love, light and hope. Thank you for making a difference, thank you for taking time to let people know they are loved and supported and thank you for giving up your time to achieve these things. You have made a difference to our lives and im sure countless others too... Thank you so much for the lovely Trans Secret Santa gifts this year, we let our son open his up when it arrived yesterday and he was so chuffed, it really made him feel special. It’s such an important part of feeling supported for him so thank you so much for doing that. You really are making a difference Hiya I just wanted to say thank you for my box, the messages within the box have really helped me feel less alone this Christmas and given me courage to keep going so thank you so much!! 🙏
December 26, 2025 at 8:13 AM
transsolidarity.bsky.social
Merry Christmas to those to celebrate, from the whole Trans+ Solidarity Alliance Team 🎄🏳️‍⚧️

After a tough year - we’re so proud this winter to have delivered the largest Trans Secret Santa UK so far 💕

We wanted to share some of the lovely messages we’ve had with everyone who supported the project 🎁
Together, we brought joy to trans+ youth when it was needed the most My daughter's second gift from you just arrived. She's a Girl Guide and has had a heavy few weeks, so the lovely words made her burst into tears! Thank you for everything you do in organising this - it really makes her feel super special and we really feel the love and community. My daughter received her gift today and i would just like to thank you and all your team. The letter to a younger trans self bought tears to my eyes. In an ever increasingly scary and cruel world you have shone so much love, light and hope. Thank you for making a difference, thank you for taking time to let people know they are loved and supported and thank you for giving up your time to achieve these things. You have made a difference to our lives and im sure countless others too... Thank you so much for the lovely Trans Secret Santa gifts this year, we let our son open his up when it arrived yesterday and he was so chuffed, it really made him feel special. It’s such an important part of feeling supported for him so thank you so much for doing that. You really are making a difference Hiya I just wanted to say thank you for my box, the messages within the box have really helped me feel less alone this Christmas and given me courage to keep going so thank you so much!! 🙏
December 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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transsolidarity.bsky.social
A lot has happened recently with the EHRC's bathroom ban.

We've updated our MP email template with @transactualuk.bsky.social. Give your political representatives the gift of democratic engagement this Christmas 🎁

actionnetwork.org/letters/scra...
Scrap the Bathroom Ban
🚨This is urgent🚨 Bridget Phillipson, the Minister for Women and Equalities, has a decision to make. The EHRC, a regulator mired in controversy over anti-trans views, has sent a new draft Code of Prac...
actionnetwork.org
December 19, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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wearequeeraf.com
While the Levy Review correctly identifies some of the issues with Gender Dysphoria Clinics, its recommendations tinker around the edges

www.wearequeeraf.com/levy-review-...
Levy Review: A scathing audit of NHS Trans+ healthcare that isn’t radical enough to fix the problems
While the Levy Review correctly identifies some of the issues with Gender Dysphoria Clinics, its recommendations tinker around the edges
www.wearequeeraf.com
December 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM
transsolidarity.bsky.social
Have you written yet? actionnetwork.org/letters/scra...
December 22, 2025 at 1:58 PM
transsolidarity.bsky.social
A lot has happened recently with the EHRC's bathroom ban.

We've updated our MP email template with @transactualuk.bsky.social. Give your political representatives the gift of democratic engagement this Christmas 🎁

actionnetwork.org/letters/scra...
Scrap the Bathroom Ban
🚨This is urgent🚨 Bridget Phillipson, the Minister for Women and Equalities, has a decision to make. The EHRC, a regulator mired in controversy over anti-trans views, has sent a new draft Code of Prac...
actionnetwork.org
December 19, 2025 at 9:29 AM
transsolidarity.bsky.social
The long-awaited Levy Review is out.

This is tinkering around the edges of a failing system.

Until trans people can access our healthcare based on informed consent, from the same doctors in the same communities as everyone else, issues will remain unsolved.

www.england.nhs.uk/publication/...
NHS England » Operational and delivery review of NHS adult gender dysphoria clinics in England
NHS England » Operational and delivery review of NHS adult gender dysphoria clinics in England
www.england.nhs.uk
December 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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transactualuk.bsky.social
We’re calling on the Prime Minister to make 2026 the year the Government publishes a draft Bill to #BanConversionPractices.

We can’t accept another year of inaction.
Join the campaign 👉 bit.ly/3LdEsQZ

#BanConversionPractices
Image shows a document on top of a brown envelope. The text reads: Christmas Wish. Dear Prime Minister, Will you give the LGBTQ+ community the gift of safety and acceptance by finally making harmful conversion practices illegal?
December 18, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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bigissue.com
Trans Secret Santa UK is a community project, now in its third year. Danielle St James writes about why it is so important.
Why you should spare a thought for young trans people this Christmas
www.bigissue.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:47 AM
transsolidarity.bsky.social
Why we do Trans Secret Santa UK - by one of our amazing volunteer elves Danielle St James in @bigissue.com www.bigissue.com/opinion/tran...
Why you should spare a thought for young trans people this Christmas
Trans Secret Santa UK is a community project, now in its third year. Danielle St James writes about why it is so important.
www.bigissue.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:42 AM
transsolidarity.bsky.social
ICYMI: This is what we've been doing with your amazing Trans Secret Santa UK donations. Thank you to everyone who supported the project ☃️

www.attitude.co.uk/news/trans-s...
Trans+ Solidarity Alliance breaks Christmas record supporting trans youth this winter
Trans+ Solidarity Alliance broke its Trans Secret Santa UK record this weekend, delivering festive gifts to nearly 900 trans youth.
www.attitude.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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December 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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The initiative makes a huge difference, which is clear from what people have said in response to opening presents in the previous three years of the project
My daughter received her gift today. The card made her cry, the messages were so beautiful. Her gift is under the tree. I cannot thank you enough for this wonderful effort. Trans Secret Santa Feedback The difference it made in previous years is clear to see I’m spending my Christmas with my unsupportive family which really takes its toll. It meant the world to me to open this up and see the amazing messages from everyone who contributed and the amazing stickers (most of which are on my laptop!) I showed my boyfriend and he hugged me too. We both love the items. The trans rights are human rights poster will be getting a frame and will be taking pride of place in our future shared apartment ❤️ Trans Secret Santa Feedback My daughter was so happy this afternoon when she opened her card, she doesn't always show her emotions but she was smiling from ear to ear and had little watery eyes ❤️ thank you so so much for brightening so many faces this Christmas 💖 😊 Trans Secret Santa Feedback
December 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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wearequeeraf.com
Organisers Jude and Octavian say, they want Trans+ youth to know "authenticity is your superpower"
Trans Secret Santa UK co-founder Octavian Starr (he/him) said: "It's a privilege to be able to bring joy and messages of hope to trans youth after what has been a horrible year for them and for all of us. The winter period can be especially difficult for young trans people, a lot of whom can feel really isolated, and supporting almost 900 people with joyful festive gifts will hopefully bring some cheer to the end of the year for many.” “The message I really want to send to trans youth is that your authenticity is your superpower, a light that helps others find themselves in the dark. Remember that the most powerful thing you can do, in a world that tells you who to be, is to unapologetically be who you are.” Jude Guaitamacchi Co-founder Trans Secret Santa, Trans+ Solidarity Alliance
December 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Organisers say it's so important to spread joy, in a year where Trans+ youth have been facing healthcare restrictions, a proposed bathroom ban, restrictions on joining youth groups like Girl Guiding, and controversial new schools guidance.
Two people wrapping presents, in colourful Christmas jumpers with text: This year’s record demand of nearly 900 trans and gender diverse young people signing up comes after a horrific year for the UK trans community; facing healthcare restrictions, a proposed bathroom ban, restrictions on joining youth groups like Girl Guiding, and controversial new schools guidance.
December 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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wearequeeraf.com
For the third year in a row, Trans Secret Santa UK brought together volunteers, LGBTQIA+ advocates, and allies to send gifts to Trans+ children and young people who may otherwise feel isolated during this time of year.
Trolley with boxes pushed by three people in Christmas hats, and text: TL;DR For the third year in a row, Trans Secret Santa UK brought together volunteers, LGBTQIA+ advocates, and allies to send gifts to Trans+ children and young people who may otherwise feel isolated during this time of year. The initiative, open to Trans+ people under 25, was supported by a number of Trans+ icons coming together to sign a card with messages of hope and solidarity, including Ella Morgan, Abigail Thorn, Jasmine.4.T, Danielle St James, Zelah Glasson, Munroe Bergdorf and Airyn De Niro.
December 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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wearequeeraf.com
🎅 Trans Secret Santa is coming to town… again!

@transsolidarity.bsky.social are delivering a whopping 896 presents to Trans+ youth all over the UK, who may otherwise feel isolated during this time of year 🧵
Christmas wrapping scene, with text that reads: It’s been a difficult year for the Trans+ community in the UK, especially for Trans+ young people. This initiative is delivering hope. Trans Secret Santa has sent 896 presents to bring holiday cheer to Trans+ youth across UK
December 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Record-breaking number of presents sent to trans+ youth by Trans Secret Santa 🎁

The initiative has touched the lives of nearly 900 people
Record-breaking number of presents sent to trans+ youth by Trans Secret Santa
The initiative has touched the lives of nearly 900 people
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December 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
transsolidarity.bsky.social
Thank you to every single person who supported Trans Secret Santa UK ⛄

We have broken our previous records, sending festive gifts to the nearly 900 young trans+ people who signed up for 2025 🎁

It's been a horrible year, and it's a privilege to bring some joy 🎄

www.scenemag.co.uk/trans-secret...
Trans Secret Santa UK delivers festive joy to record number of trans+ youth
This year's Trans Secret Santa UK is delivering festive joy to a record number of trans+ youth, with nearly 900 trans+ young people supported by the project for 2025. The community project by Trans+ ...
www.scenemag.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 11:16 AM
transsolidarity.bsky.social
The wheels are falling off the EHRC's bathroom ban:

Two employment tribunal judgments have now made clear: trans inclusion can be perfectly lawful. The EHRC said otherwise.

What will the new chair do now?

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Scottish nurse wins part of her tribunal in trans doctor changing room case
Sandie Peggie wins harassment claim but tribunal dismisses allegations of discrimination and victimisation
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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transsolidarity.bsky.social
You can help us support the project by donating or buying our amazing festive cards by trans+ artists ❄️

UK card orders now get FREE 1st class shipping to get them in time 📮

Your donations can help us make this year more special than ever 🎁

Thank you for your support ❤️🏳️‍⚧️

www.transsecretsanta.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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transsolidarity.bsky.social
With anti-trans news every day, we're on a mission to bring festive joy to trans+ youth 🎄

We have just closed sign ups for this year's Trans Secret Santa with hundreds and hundreds of registrations. 🎅

Now we we need your help making the gifts as magical as possible ✨

www.transsecretsanta.co.uk
Trans Secret Santa 2025
Help us bring festive joy to trans youth
www.transsecretsanta.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM