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 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.
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Shards of Broken Sky
I’ve always wanted to do this. People have been telling me since before my first puberty that I’m hot stuff with words, and, ever since my egg cracked, I’ve had a burning desire to tell my story and share my observations about being trans, in the hope of empowering...
Survey: Trans/TNBI Patients in Sussex
The Clare Project is looking to collect feedback from trans, non-binary and intersex GP practice patients across Sussex - and you can win a £100 voucher for taking part! NOTE ON ACCESSIBILITY: if you require assistance in completing this form either face to face, or...
Vaccination Drop-in
Tuesday, August 2, 2-4pmDorset Gardens Methodist Church, Brighton, BN2 1RL Facilitated by a Clare Project member of staff. First, second or booster vaccinations available. No appointment needed. All team members are briefed on trans inclusion beforehand.
Events in August 2022
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August 1, 2022(2 events)
Neurodivergent Group
August 1, 2022 Neurodivergent Group
The Clare Project Neurodivergent drop-in is a monthly space where people who are autistic/neurodivergent and also trans, non-binary, intersex, gender-variant or 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. The group is organised and run by facilitators who are trans or nonbinary and autistic/neurodivergent. Online Social
August 1, 2022 Online Social
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have started running some of our core services online as well. This gives people who cannot attend our drop-in, because of geographical distance, financial issues, disability, or anxiety, the chance to meet and socialise with our community and access support online. They also run in the evening, giving people who work 9-5 the opportunity to join us more easily. The online socials run fortnightly and are spaces 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 answer your questions. To get the Zoom links to our online events, please join our mailing list. |
August 2, 2022(3 events)
Vaccination Drop-in
August 2, 2022 Vaccination Drop-in
Facilitated by a Clare Project member of staff. First, second or booster vaccinations available. No appointment needed. All team members are briefed on trans inclusion beforehand. Tuesday Drop-in
August 2, 2022 Tuesday Drop-in
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. Meet & Eat
August 2, 2022 Meet & Eat
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. £10 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. |
August 3, 2022(1 event)
Green Room
August 3, 2022 Green Room
A friendly and affirming safe space specifically for those considering or in the early stages of transition seeking further information, a safe space to explore or the opportunity to ask any questions they may have. This could include speaking to your GP, accessing care, coming out, social transition, the effects of HRT and much more. To get the Zoom links to our online events, please join our mailing list. |
August 4, 2022 | August 5, 2022 | August 6, 2022 | August 7, 2022 |
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August 9, 2022(1 event)
Tuesday Drop-in
August 9, 2022 Tuesday Drop-in
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. |
August 10, 2022(1 event)
TNB Hastings
August 10, 2022 TNB Hastings
TNB Hastings meets once a month to take part in a facilitated activity, workshop, or discussion on a particular theme, with time for discussion, or socializing. We often invite guest co-facilitators from the community or other specialist organizations. It provides the community with a safe space to explore subjects and issues that may affect the trans community differently. To get the Zoom links to our online events, please join our mailing list. |
August 11, 2022 | August 12, 2022 |
August 13, 2022(1 event)
Social walk
August 13, 2022 Social walk
To get more information about this event, please join our mailing list. |
August 14, 2022 |
August 15, 2022(1 event)
Online Social
August 15, 2022 Online Social
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have started running some of our core services online as well. This gives people who cannot attend our drop-in, because of geographical distance, financial issues, disability, or anxiety, the chance to meet and socialise with our community and access support online. They also run in the evening, giving people who work 9-5 the opportunity to join us more easily. The online socials run fortnightly and are spaces 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 answer your questions. To get the Zoom links to our online events, please join our mailing list. |
August 16, 2022(2 events)
Tuesday Drop-in
August 16, 2022 Tuesday Drop-in
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. Rainbow Alliance Social
August 16, 2022 Rainbow Alliance Social
The social is held in a safe space and is exclusively for the LGBTQIA+ community – allies welcome. If you are new to the area and not used to going out to pubs and bars locally you will receive a warm welcome and will find this the perfect opportunity to meet others. If you are on your own, the team will be easily recognisable and there to greet you and introduce you to people. There will be someone on the door to ensure it remains a safe space. The bar has wheelchair access and accessible toilet facilities. |
August 17, 2022 | August 18, 2022 | August 19, 2022 | August 20, 2022 | August 21, 2022 |
August 22, 2022(1 event)
Nourish
August 22, 2022 Nourish
Nourish Groups offer a chance for culinary creativity, cooking skills-shares and having tasty meals with other community members, with the added nourishment an after-meal circle of connection led by our transgender psychotherapist, Serge Nicholson. |
August 23, 2022(1 event)
Tuesday Drop-in
August 23, 2022 Tuesday Drop-in
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. |
August 24, 2022 | August 25, 2022 | August 26, 2022 |
August 27, 2022(1 event)
Nourish
August 27, 2022 Nourish
Nourish Groups offer a chance for culinary creativity, cooking skills-shares and having tasty meals with other community members, with the added nourishment an after-meal circle of connection led by our transgender psychotherapist, Serge Nicholson. |
August 28, 2022 |
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August 30, 2022(1 event)
Tuesday Drop-in
August 30, 2022 Tuesday Drop-in
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. |
August 31, 2022(1 event)
Hastings Social
August 31, 2022 Hastings Social
A drop-in safe space to socialise with others or chat one to one with our TNBI facilitators. Complimentary drinks and snacks are available, along with a monthly clothes exchange. Changing facilities and parking on site. To get more information about this event, please join our mailing list. |
September 1, 2022 | September 2, 2022 | September 3, 2022 | September 4, 2022 |