A newly established mutual aid group in Bristol say they are taking matters into their own hands to urgently support trans, intersex and non-binary people across the city. Following the political ethos of “solidarity not charity” , Trans Aid Bristol wants to ensure trans and non-binary visibility by directly tackling issues such as discrimination, safe housing, medical care and more.
By remaining self-reliant, Trans Aid Bristol ultimately hopes that many can find community and care through the group’s services - in the midst of a challenging social and political climate. Trans Aid Bristol organisers, Sabrina and Kat, speak to Bristol Live about how sharing community resources are not only integral for LGBTQ+ folk, but also life-changing.
Sabrina said: “Something that has been kind of absent I guess has been a network of care, which is often how we frame our work of mutual aid. We felt really inspired by Trans Aid Cymru, which is based in Cardiff primarily, as well as Trans Aid Greater Manchester.
