Organisations, websites and resources
Local organisations and groups
- Transpire Southend - voluntary community group supporting people who identify as trans
- LGBTQ+ Church Southend - Christian Community Groupsthat are LGBTQ+ friendly and affirming
- Southend Pride
- Trust Links - have a youth programme. Support a number of young people who are transitioning
- Southend Youth Council have a LGBTQ+ Officer. Have produced a LGBTQ+ Resource pack for schools
- Brook Southend - sexual health services
National organisations and support
- Stonewall
- Colours Youth Network - supporting LGBTQ young people of colour
- Mermaids - helping gender-diverse children, young people and their families
- LGBT Foundation - national charity providing advice, support and information
- akt - LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity