About Us
Proud to be Voluntary Led
Sparkle - The National Transgender Charity is a 19 year old, voluntary-led registered UK charity. Our reach extends to people who identify as transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming, their partners, families, friends, and wider society which they are part of.
Sparkle is run by a team of dedicated and passionate volunteers, over 80% of which identify as trans, non-binary or gender variant.
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This means no wages, no bonuses, this is simply to limit our overheads whilst we grow as an organisation, although we need investment to move to the next stage of our evolution; to reach even more people and support them with our wellbeing services, community services and our overall aims (Which you can read more about below!)
Our Mission
Our Mission is one which helps to guide our commitment to the Trans and Gender Diverse Community, through action:
Our Mission is one which helps to guide our commitment to the Trans and Gender Diverse Community, through action:
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We will lead the way with trans inclusion.
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Promoting a positive public image, awareness, and acceptance of the trans community in the UK and beyond.
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We hope to build confidence and resilience, to develop understanding and cohesion in society, and to challenge the stigma associated with being trans.
Our Activities
The ways in which we develop our mission, hold fast into the roots of our organisation but expand beyond the original scope, into further ways to celebrate our existence and champion our rights and community goals
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The Sparkle Weekend - a one-of-a-kind celebration of the magic of gender diversity and the joy of being trans!
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Fighting the unfairness and discrimination towards our trans community, with a mix of events, campaigns, and all-out advocacy.
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Spreading the love by boosting trans visibility and spreading joy in the community.
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Forming amazing collaborations within our trans, non-binary, and gender-fluid community and other organisations.
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Offering trans-led training and expert advice to bring real trans inclusion and allyship to workplaces, schools, and healthcare settings.
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Upholding tradition with the annual Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR) Vigil in Manchester.
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Supporting Local Authorities with positive outcomes in cases with Vulnerable Children and Young People.
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Taking the lead on the National Trans Memorial Project in collaboration with Arup.
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Sparkle Sanctuary events where gender diverse folks can socialise, find support, and learn new skills.
"Wow! What can I say it was just so full of diversity and community spirit. We are looking forward to our next
Sparkle Weekend"