Trans Secret Santa sending joy across the UK to trans youth
Think2Speak have made it our mission to help bring joy to trans young people this festive season!
Trans Awareness Week - a week of celebration and joy
This week is Trans Awareness Week - and this is a week of celebration and joy!
URGENT APPEAL
Think2Speak are facing closure without your help. We HATE asking for money. If we had a way to avoid it we would, but unless we get funds, Think2Speak will have no choice but to close.
“there is no where else he is completely free to be himself”
Our services are a lifeline, offering a confidential and non-judgmental space for LGBTQ+ children, young people and their families to connect, share experiences, and receive emotional support. Our latest blog piece shares the impact and stories from the families who access our support from across the UK.
“Shockingly poor”
Think2Speak response to ‘Gender Incongruence Service for Children and Young People: Service Specification for the National Referral Support Service’ consultation.
LGBT+ Youth Summit
Think2Speak headed to Manchester for The Proud Trust’s LGBT Youth Summit
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Walking out full of hope!
April saw our latest Residential happen in Edale. Read more to hear in the words of the families who attended how amazing the weekend was!
Changing Conversations
We understand and respect the importance of pronouns, but we know that lots of people aren’t sure how to talk about it with other people. Conversations matter, and so in order to aid successful conversations about pronouns we have created these phrases to help.
Think2Speak awarded £90,000 for LGBTQ+ youth mental health support
Think2Speak, a social enterprise in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, has been awarded £90,000 to provide mental health support to LGBTQ+ children, young people and their families. The funding is being provided by the UK Youth Fund – Thriving Minds, a new programme being delivered by leading national youth work charity UK Youth.
Trans Awareness Week 2021
Our HodgePodge Community have kindly agreed for us to share their words
New ‘Let’s Talk’ game for Christmas
Pre-order your Let’s Talk About card game ready for Christmas chatter! Suitable for all ages, and an ideal stocking filler gift, the cards feature questions to inspire, get people thinking and chatting.
New online trans youth group starts 3rd November
Think2Speak are launching a new online youth group for trans, non-binary and gender exploring young people aged 13-18.
Fresh Starts & Pencil Cases
It’s September, it’s back-to-school-time and it’s a time for new beginnings. This year, invest in your Pencil Case of New with Think2Speak.
August: Pockets of Disorder free banner making workshops
August workshops for all future change-makers: activists, rebels, artists, bookworms, adventurers, daydreamers, movers, shakers, those with a lot to say and those with a lot to think about. We’re ready to chat, create and make change.
Think2Speak and Think2 takeover BBC Radio Humberside
Think2Speak takes over BBC Radio Humberside’s No Filter programme for LGBTQ+ History Month.
Think2Speak welcomes Artist in Residence
Think2Speak are proud to welcome the brilliant Rebecca Strickson as Artist in Residence.