Transvestite and Transsexual
Beaumont Society Trust
Nationwide organisation for TVs. Penfriend scheme, fortnightly magazine, meetings and social events. Assists people troubled by confusion about their gender identity and refers them to professional counsellors or self-help groups where necessary.
Address: BM Charity, London, WC1N 3XX
Telephone: 020 7730 7453
Bournemouth TV/TS Helpline
Telephone: 01202 872 354
Change
A TS support organisation run by TSs, offering caring support from initial contact to post-operative care.
Address: BM Box 3440, London, WC1N 3XX
Edinburgh TV/TS Group
Address: c/o Outright, 58a Broughton Street, Edinburgh EH1 3SA.
Telephone: 0131 556 4049
The Friendly Transvestite & Transsexual Group
Open 11am-6pm Mon-Fri, 6pm-12pm Fri & Sat.
Address: Phoenix Centre, 12 Barnsbury Road, Islington, London, N1 0HB
Telephone: 020 7837 1171
Gender Dysphoria Trust International
Address: BM Box 7624, London, WC1N 3XX.
Telephone: 01323 641 100
Gender Trust
Registered charity helping those confused about their gender. Can provide trained counsellors and psychologists and referrals to psychiatrists. The Trust's affiliated membership society The Gender Society has a network of contacts and a quarterly newsletter.
Address: BM Gentrust, London, WC1N 3XX
Telephone: 020 7730 7453 (7.30-11pm Tue & Thu)
Glasgow TV/TS Group
Address: SLGS PO Box 38, Glasgow, G2 2QF
Telephone: 0141 221 8372
International Foundation for Gender Information
Publishes International listings.
Address: IFGE, P.O.Box 367, Wayland MA 01778, USA
Telephone: 001 617 899 2212
Merseyside TV/TS Support Group
Address: 36 Bolton Street, Liverpool, L3 5LX
Telephone: 0151 709 4745 (Fri 7pm-10pm)
Northern Concord
Voluntary TV group with weekly meetings and a quarterly magazine, Cross Talk. In existence since 1965, and a very good way for nervous new 'girls' to meet others.
Address: PO Box 258, Manchester, M60 1LN
Partners Group for Partners & Families of Transsexuals
Provides confidential help for partners and relatives of transsexuals, and can put them in touch with others in the same situation.
Address: BM Box 7624, London, WC1N 3XX
Telephone: 01323 641 100
Press For Change
Campaigning for full civil rights for transsexuals once their treatment is completed.
Address: BM Network London, WC1N 3XX
St. Michael's TV/TS Support Group
Birmingham group with regular meetings.
Telephone: 0121 559 3181
Swindon TV Forum
Telephone: 01793 420 262 (Fri 7pm-10pm)
TransEssex
TV/TS Helpline.
Address: PO Box 3, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1PT
Telephone: 01268 583 761 (Wed & Sun 7pm-10pm)
Transvestite Social Group
Brighton group with weekly meetings.
Telephone: 01273 328 968 (24 hours)
TV TS News
Free newsletter for TVs & TSs.
Address: Box 2534, London
Telephone: 020 7609 1093
Fax: 020 7609 109
Email: news@crag.co.uk
TV/TS Central Region Helpline
Telephone: 01636 78438
Way Out
Has its own night club, magazine, and the guidebook Transvestites Guide to London lists everything you need to know.
Address: PO Box 70 Enfield, London, EN1 2AE
Telephone: 020 8363 0948
Website: www.wayout-publishing.com