About Us
No one else is coming to save us.
The threats against us are not abstract, but concrete.
Labour and resources are leaving the Trans community at a rate they do not return.
There is no perfect moment to begin.
WE ARE GLASGOW TRANS COLLECTIVE
We are a Glasgow based intra-community support system. We want to create an emergency fund to help trans people in Glasgow flee danger to life. So we're going to.
How are funds built?
We need new ways and new places to find and care for each other. We're putting on a series of trans-led events in Glasgow to raise money for our* fund whilst simultaneously giving trans people an opportunity to meet and foster community.
How will funds be used?
[We are currently setting up our hotline.] The money will be used to provide emergency accommodation and provisions in Glasgow for trans people in immediate danger. We are continuously disheartened by key services' lack of care for trans people, so it's time to build our own confidential and judgement-free support.
Events
In addition to our emergency fund, we run two types of events: Fundraisers and Community Spaces.
Fundraisers
Our fundraisers are arranged specifically to raise money that we use to support those in need with accommodation, food, and travel. Events like these and donations from caring community members are how we cover the cost of our operations.
Community Spaces
Our community space events are a bit different. They have a priority of accessibility. And while all our events have had ongoing no-one-turned-away-for-lack-of-funds policies, our community events aren’t cash-driven, and are about providing specifically leisure and services. These have been clothes-swaps, exhibitions, meals, and meetings.
Get in touch!
If you’re interested in supporting either of these with a location, an idea, or getting involved, get in touch! We’d love to hear from you.