Happy December! Here’s what we were up to in November
Published on December 11, 2023 by Sam Woodward
We received £1,497.37 from 87 financial contributors, and we spent £4,449.20. Our current balance is £23,951.15. Thank you so much to @SedDistro for raising money for us through sales of their amazing set of 5 postcards to celebrate Trans Awareness Week and featuring @liberajanee ‘s art!
Throughout the month, we have attended various protests in solidarity with Palestine. Thank you to @WelshUGN , @PscRct , and @voice_wales for supporting these events.
On 10th November, we held our monthly Big Splash event - an event for our community to have private access to a pool and gym. Thank you to @NotAPhaseOrg for funding this event and collaborating with us to allow for free tickets! These events are always so fun, and we’re thankful to everyone who attended this month!
On 20th November, we took part in Trans Day of Remembrance. Thank you so much to those who attended. Thank you also to those who gave speeches to help us remember those we’ve lost. As always, thank you to @NotAPhaseOrg for supporting this event.
Here are some reminders of resources:
If you need a witness for statutory declarations, please check out @LGBTQLawClinic : https://x.com/LGBTQLawClinic/status/1721930309329956975?s=20
The @BigQueerPicnic have grown considerably and need extra help! Check out their needs here: https://x.com/bigqueerpicnic/status/1723294227956646350?s=20
Would you like to help get trans, intersex, and nonbinary people food? Please consider volunteering for our Meal Share Scheme! You’ll only need a few moments each week. https://x.com/transaidcymru/status/1724849940776505596?s=20
@diyhrtDOTmarket have created a guide on HRT for transfemme people! Check it out here: https://x.com/diyhrtDOTmarket/status/1726268468855705872?s=20
If you live in an apartment in Cardiff and haven’t heard of ACORN, here’s some information about the tenancy union: https://x.com/transaidcymru/status/1729082466772877783?s=20
If you have been affected by the London Transgender Clinic closing, please check out some resources here: https://x.com/transaidcymru/status/1729799233954329085?s=20
Finally, we will be on break from 20th December through 15th January. In the meantime, you can contact the LGBT Foundation helpline via their website, their number 03453 303030, or email [email protected] https://x.com/transaidcymru/status/1730557481913298986?s=20
Happy November! Here’s what we were up to in October -
We received £2,873.44 from 100 financial contributors, and we spent £3,030.18. Our current balance is £26,646.67. Thank you so much to @maycomedy who donated ticket sales from her comedy show on 30th October to us!! A huge well done and thank you to Owen who ran the Cardiff Marathon for us, and raised £420 for us! And another thank you also to the KIN + ILK art show which raised £187 for us at their Queer Art Exhibition! Sounds like a fun time! You can join the next one on the 18th of November in the Central Library. Feel free to come and invite anyone!
This month, we boosted Winter’s fundraiser. They are now recovering from surgery and are so close to their goal! Please consider donating here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-winter-get-bottom-surgery
We also boosted Corn’s fundraiser for surgery that could drastically improve their quality of life. Please consider donating here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-my-friend-corn-fund-their-top-surgery
On the 5th of October, some of our volunteers attended the BAGIS conference with Flatboy and raised £168.50! A massive thank you to Flatboy who also donated £200 to us from their takings! Thank you to those who stopped by to chat and donate!
On the 7th of October, we had our monthly Cardiff meetup. Thank you as always to @NotAPhaseOrg for funding the event and for collaborating with us! Thank you to everyone who attended!
On the 13th of October, we held our monthly Big Splash event - an event for our community to have private access to a pool and gym. Thank you to @NotAPhaseOrg for funding this event and collaborating with us to allow for free tickets! These events are always so fun, and we’re thankful to everyone who attended this month! Join us for our next swim meet on Friday, 10th November!
Here’s what we have coming up:
On 4th November, there will be an open space event about queer spaces and culture in Wales at the University of South Wales! Find out more here:
We contributed to a @voice_wales article about the state of healthcare for young trans people across Wales. Get the full story here: https://www.voice.wales/for-young-trans-people-in-wales-gender-services-barely-exist/
Please also stay tuned as we will share TDOR events happening across Wales.
Here are some resources we’d like to highlight this month:
@Genderintell have created an online support group for trans women and transfem people over 50! Find out more here: https://twitter.com/Genderintell/status/1704858396959121542
Struggling with your energy bill? The £150 Warm Home Discount is open for applications! Find out more here: https://x.com/MoneySavingExp/status/1713464763437502970?s=20
As a reminder, we also have £60 monthly grants available. Find out more about the application process by viewing our guide: https://transaid.cymru/how-to-apply-for-grants/
Finally - Keep an eye out for protests supporting Palestine! We also encourage you to keep sharing news about what is happening there, to keep up with the boycotts, and continue advocating for a cease fire! Please also take some time to review your rights around protest if you aren’t already familiar. @GBCLegal has some free training sessions coming up. Find more info here: https://x.com/GBCLegal/status/1719086178840793508?s=20
That’s all for now. Stay tuned for our next monthly recap!