Supporting trans, non-binary and intersex adults in Sussex

The Clare Project began in 2000 when a group of trans women started meeting in the back room of a hairdressing salon to discuss issues affecting their local community. We are now a registered charity run by and for trans, non-binary, gender-variant and gender-questioning people in Brighton & Hove, West Sussex and East Sussex. We run psychosocial support groups, information sessions, workshops and excursions, as well as providing information and training for individuals and organisations on community needs, and connecting people to affirmative peer support, psychotherapy and healthcare. We also offer some support and advocacy for people who are intersex / have variations in their biological sex characteristics.

The Clare Project is not a mental health crisis service. If you are worried about your own or someone else’s mental health, please see the resources on our Mental Health Help page.

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Events in November 2026

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2 Neurodivergent Group 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm The Ledward Centre, 14a Jubilee St, Brighton BN1 1GE The Clare Project Neurodivergent drop-in is a monthly space where people who are autistic/neurodivergent and also trans, nonbinary, intersex, gender-variant or gender-questioning can come along to connect with each other, chat and find out more about local support services. You do not need to inform us before coming along, but if you are feeling nervous, please do feel free to get in touch with us and we can arrange for you to meet with a facilitator beforehand who will introduce you to the space and answer your questions. The group is run by facilitators who are trans/nonbinary and autistic/neurodivergent. More information	3 Tuesday Drop-in 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Ledward Centre, 14a Jubilee St, Brighton BN1 1GE The Clare Project Tuesday drop-in is a weekly space where trans, non-binary, intersex, gender-variant and gender-questioning people can come along to connect with each other, chat and find out more about local support services. You do not need to inform us before coming along, but if you are feeling nervous, please do feel free to get in touch with us and we can arrange for you to meet with a facilitator beforehand who will introduce you to the space and answer your questions. More information, Meet & Eat 7:15 pm - 9:00 pm Las Iguanas, 7-8 Jubilee Street, Brighton BN1 1GE The Clare Project Meet & Eat is a monthly opportunity for trans, non-binary, intersex, gender-variant and gender-questioning people to go out to a chosen pub or restaurant and have a meal together. All of the places we visit have gluten-free and vegan options and are reasonably priced (approx. £15 for a main meal). They are all wheelchair accessible and in central Brighton close to transport links and have a gender-neutral toilet (sometimes this is the disabled toilet). You are welcome to bring a PA, friend or family member with you. Meet & Eat happens directly after the Tuesday Drop-in. More information	4	5	6	7 Over 50s Towner Gallery Visit 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Towner Eastbourne, Devonshire Park, College Road, Eastbourne BN21 4JJ Join the over 50s group as we take a visit to the Towner Gallery in Eastbourne. Enjoy a leisurely visit to the gallery and The Ravilious Collection - featuring watercolours, preparatory drawings, prints and ceramics by Eric Ravilious, one of Eastbourne's most celebrated artists. Alongside this, our visit will coincide with the monthly outdoor farmers market for delicious food, beverages and wares from local makers. Please click the link below to see more information and sign up for the event. More information	8
9 Online Social 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online Our Online Social is a space for any adult who identifies as trans, non-binary, intersex, gender-variant or gender-questioning to socialise with other community members. Facilitators are on hand to ensure everyone feels included and can signpost people to further support if needed. This is a drop-in space, so you can arrive and leave at any time, but we invite first-time participants to attend promptly at 6pm for a brief chat with a facilitator to run through what to expect. There is no pressure to have your camera or mic on, and you don't have to be based in the Sussex area. To get the Zoom links to our online events, please join our mailing list. More information	10 Tuesday Drop-in 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm The Ledward Centre, 14a Jubilee St, Brighton BN1 1GE The Clare Project Tuesday drop-in is a weekly space where trans, non-binary, intersex, gender-variant and gender-questioning people can come along to connect with each other, chat and find out more about local support services. You do not need to inform us before coming along, but if you are feeling nervous, please do feel free to get in touch with us and we can arrange for you to meet with a facilitator beforehand who will introduce you to the space and answer your questions. More information	11	12	13	14	15
16	17 Tuesday Drop-in 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm The Ledward Centre, 14a Jubilee St, Brighton BN1 1GE The Clare Project Tuesday drop-in is a weekly space where trans, non-binary, intersex, gender-variant and gender-questioning people can come along to connect with each other, chat and find out more about local support services. You do not need to inform us before coming along, but if you are feeling nervous, please do feel free to get in touch with us and we can arrange for you to meet with a facilitator beforehand who will introduce you to the space and answer your questions. More information	18 Online Care Navigator Drop-in 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Online Care Navigators with lived experience host these drop-ins to ensure you have a space to ask questions, give feedback and learn more about the Sussex Gender Service (SGS). We can help provide information for your personal transition journey. You can chat and bring questions, feedback in a group, or ask to speak to a Care Navigator privately in a breakout room. Other staff from the Sussex Gender Service are sometimes present to talk to and answer questions as well. This drop-in is open to everyone, including people already using the service and people who want to find out more about it. You don’t need to be under SGS to attend. More information	19	20 Group Walk 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Join us for a facilitated group walk for trans, non-binary, intersex and gender-questioning community members (18+) plus well-behaved dogs! Please click the link below to see more information and sign up for the event. More information, TDOR - Brighton Vigil 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Jubilee Square, 17 Jubilee St, Brighton BN1 1GE Please join us for the annual TDOR Vigil in Brighton, where we will be remembering trans+ lives lost. The event will include music from The Rainbow Chorus, speeches from community members, a display of names of people we have lost, and a candlelit vigil where we spend time quietly remembering. The event is co-organised by The Clare Project, Not A Phase and Trans Pride Brighton. More information	21	22
23 Care Navigator Drop-in 11:00 am - 1:00 pm The Ledward Centre, 14a Jubilee St, Brighton BN1 1GE Care Navigators with lived experience host these drop-ins to ensure you have a space to ask questions, give feedback and learn more about the Sussex Gender Service (SGS). We can help provide information for your personal transition journey. You can chat and bring questions, feedback in a group, or ask to speak to a Care Navigator privately. Other staff from the Sussex Gender Service are sometimes present to talk to and answer questions as well. This drop-in is open to everyone, including people already using the service and people who want to find out more about it. You don’t need to be under SGS to attend. Snacks and drinks are provided free of charge. There is also a hybrid option to join by Zoom. More information, Online Social 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Online Our Online Social is a space for any adult who identifies as trans, non-binary, intersex, gender-variant or gender-questioning to socialise with other community members. Facilitators are on hand to ensure everyone feels included and can signpost people to further support if needed. This is a drop-in space, so you can arrive and leave at any time, but we invite first-time participants to attend promptly at 6pm for a brief chat with a facilitator to run through what to expect. There is no pressure to have your camera or mic on, and you don't have to be based in the Sussex area. To get the Zoom links to our online events, please join our mailing list. More information	24 Tuesday Drop-in 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm The Ledward Centre, 14a Jubilee St, Brighton BN1 1GE The Clare Project Tuesday drop-in is a weekly space where trans, non-binary, intersex, gender-variant and gender-questioning people can come along to connect with each other, chat and find out more about local support services. You do not need to inform us before coming along, but if you are feeling nervous, please do feel free to get in touch with us and we can arrange for you to meet with a facilitator beforehand who will introduce you to the space and answer your questions. More information	25 Over 50s 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Alcampo Lounge, 84-86 London Rd, Brighton BN1 4JF If you're a trans, non-binary, intersex or gender-questioning person over the age of 50, you're invited to this informal monthly meet-up. We can treat you to a soft/hot drink and a snack of your choice. You'll be able to find us by looking for the facilitators with trans flag lanyards. More information	26 [DIFFERENT VENUE] Pizza and Paperwork 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Ledward Centre, 14a Jubilee St, Brighton BN1 1GE Please note that this event will take place at a different venue than usual. Get help with paperwork like name changes, applying for a GRC, CVs, renewing a passport or updating your driving licence. There will be a laptop available for people to use but we encourage you to bring one, or a smartphone or tablet if possible. Free copies of common forms, WiFi, a printer, stationery (envelopes etc) and free postage are available. Please click the link below to see more information and sign up for the event. More information	27	28	29
30 [MOVED] Group Nourish 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Community Kitchen, 113 Queens Rd, Brighton, BN1 3XG This event has been moved from November 16 to November 30. Group Nourish offers a chance for culinary creativity, cooking skills-shares and tasty meals with other community members, with the added nourishment of an after-meal circle of connection led by Serge Nicholson and Victoria Oldman. Please click the link below to see more information and sign up for the event. More information

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