The UK is currently facing a culture war that is leaving trans individuals without legal protection, access to medical treatment, and the ability to socially transition safely. The ongoing cost-of-living crisis has a disproportionate effect on transgender and genderqueer students that leaves them needing financial support.
The Gender Expression Fund seeks to address these barriers; giving students the option of applying for gender affirming products. This includes (but is not limited to) new clothes/underwear, chest binders, breast forms, packers, wigs, affirming sports/swimwear, makeup/nail polish, pride merchandise, and books.
Students can apply via this online application form to apply for up to £40 worth of items, with any data and items purchased being handled confidentially throughout the process. The fund is open to any currently enrolled students who identify as Transgender, Non-Binary or Gender-diverse in any way. Students across all campuses can participate in applications for the fund.
The Gender Expression Fund Board meets every 2 months to discuss and approve applications. The deadline for applications is the Friday before Each meeting.
The Fund is made up of a committee of 4 people; The Community Officer, The LGBTQIA+ Community Engagement Lead, a member of the LGBTQIA+ Society Committee, and a Staff member from the Activities Team.
Board Dates are as Follows:
Monday 28th of October 2024
Monday 2nd of December 2024
Tuesdat 25th of February 2025
Monday 31st of March 2025
Monday 12th of May 2025
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