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Sparkle - The National Transgender Charity

Volunteer-led charity delivering events and other activities supporting trans lives and futures.

The Charity also organises Manchester’s Transgender Day of Remembrance service, one of the largest events of its kind in the UK, and offers guidance and training to businesses, public sector organisations, and educational institutions on how to support gender variant colleagues, customers, service users, students, and other stakeholders. Sparkle also undertakes projects throughout the year to further its aims of promoting a positive representation of the trans, non-binary/genderfluid and intersex community.

10/09/2026

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day

Swipe for our list of resources.

Remember to reach out if you are struggling - there are fantastic support services out there to help 🩷

***dePrevention

09/09/2026

Our volunteers didn't let the rain dampen their spirits at Manchester Village Pride!

07/09/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

We are very excited to announce that our next Family Fun Day will take place on Sunday 25th October 2026, 12pm - 5pm!

Taking place at the Proud Place, Manchester, M1 7HB

🆓FREE to attend
🏳️‍🌈Open to LGBTQIA+ folks & allies
🥪Lunch, soft drinks & snacks provided
🎃Halloween activities for all ages

More details and tickets coming soon!

04/09/2026

We invite you to September's Sparkle Sanctuary 🏳️‍⚧️⁠
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📅 Sunday 27th September
🕘️ 12.00pm - 4.00pm⁠
📍 The Proud Place, Manchester⁠
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Sparkle Sanctuary is facilitated by trans, non-binary & gender diverse people for our wonderful community. All ages are welcome.⁠
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What else can you expect:⁠
🧊 Icebreakers for newcomers or those who want to meet new people
📖 Q***r Book Swap - bring a book, take a book, or both!
🎨 Crafts & colouring⁠ - you are welcome to bring your own projects too⁠
👜 Tote bag decorating⁠
🎲 Board games⁠
☕️ Chilled conversations⁠
🥘 Hot meal & soft drinks provided⁠
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Accessibility information:⁠
- The Proud Place is accessible by wheelchairs including power chairs⁠
- There are gender neutral toilets, including an accessible toilet⁠
- A quiet sensory space is available for those who might need to decompress⁠
- Masks and hand sanitiser available⁠
- The Proud Place is a sober venue⁠
- Friendly volunteers on hand to help all afternoon⁠
- Different food options available, including vegetarian, vegan, meat, and gluten free⁠
- Sanctuary is a nut-free event⁠
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Make sure you grab a free ticket - tinyurl.com/sep-sanctuary
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***rBookSwap

18/08/2026

Sparkle Sanctuary - this Sunday! 🏳️‍⚧️⁠
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📅 Sunday 23rd August⁠
🕘️ 12.00pm - 4.00pm⁠
📍 The Proud Place, Manchester⁠
⁠
Sparkle Sanctuary is facilitated by trans, non-binary & gender diverse people for our wonderful community. All ages are welcome.⁠
⁠
What else can you expect:⁠
🪧 Placard making for Manchester Village Pride - with The Placard People (Lazypins)⁠
🎨 Crafts & colouring⁠ - you are welcome to bring your own projects too⁠
👜 Tote bag decorating⁠
🎲 Board games⁠
☕️ Chilled conversations⁠
❤️ Chat to us about volunteering⁠
🥘 Hot meal & soft drinks provided⁠
⁠
Accessibility information:⁠
- The Proud Place is accessible by wheelchairs including power chairs⁠
- There are gender neutral toilets, including an accessible toilet⁠
- A quiet sensory space is available for those who might need to decompress⁠
- Masks and hand sanitiser available⁠
- The Proud Place is a sober venue⁠
- Friendly volunteers on hand to help all afternoon⁠
- Different food options available, including vegetarian, vegan, meat, and gluten free⁠
- Sanctuary is a nut-free event⁠
⁠
Make sure you grab a free ticket - tinyurl.com/sanctuary-aug
⁠

17/08/2026

Volunteers needed 📢🏳️‍⚧️

Our friends at have launched their Trans Without Abuse Community Ambassador Program.

They are seeking trans and non-binary folks who live in Cheshire.

Full training will be given by their service lead.

If you're part of the community or know someone who is and would be interested, please follow the QR code or email: [email protected] with the subject line: Community Ambassador

09/08/2026

We invite you to August's Sparkle Sanctuary 🏳️‍⚧️⁠
⁠
📅 Sunday 23rd August⁠
🕘️ 12.00pm - 4.00pm⁠
📍 The Proud Place, Manchester⁠
⁠
Sparkle Sanctuary is facilitated by trans, non-binary & gender diverse people for our wonderful community. All ages are welcome.⁠
⁠
What else can you expect:⁠
🪧 Placard making for Manchester Village Pride - with The Placard People (Lazypins)⁠
🎨 Crafts & colouring⁠ - you are welcome to bring your own projects too⁠
👜 Tote bag decorating⁠
🎲 Board games⁠
☕️ Chilled conversations⁠
❤️ Chat to us about volunteering⁠
🥘 Hot meal & soft drinks provided⁠
⁠
Accessibility information:⁠
- The Proud Place is accessible by wheelchairs including power chairs⁠
- There are gender neutral toilets, including an accessible toilet⁠
- A quiet sensory space is available for those who might need to decompress⁠
- Masks and hand sanitiser available⁠
- The Proud Place is a sober venue⁠
- Friendly volunteers on hand to help all afternoon⁠
- Different food options available, including vegetarian, vegan, meat, and gluten free⁠
- Sanctuary is a nut-free event⁠
⁠
Make sure you grab a free ticket - tinyurl.com/sanctuary-aug
⁠

09/08/2026

Just a few of our fantastic volunteers at the Sparkle Weekend 2026! 🏳️‍⚧️

Thank you to everyone who supported the event - whether it was setting up, litter picking, running the stage, fundraising, greeting visitors, event running, supporting the Sanctuary Pop-Up, or taking lovely photos like these!

We couldn't have done it without you ❤️

Photos by

***rJoy

09/08/2026

Our friends at Salford Pride are hosting this event: Holding Space in Solidarity

Our community has been through a difficult few weeks.

Following the attack at Berlin Pride, we’re creating a space for our LGBTQIA+ community to come together, connect and heal — and hopefully find a little peace surrounded by community. ❤️

Come as you are.

🍽️ Share some food
🌈 Make friendship bracelets
💌 Write letters of love and solidarity to our community in Berlin
💬 Meet and talk with others
❤️ Or simply spend some time with community

There’s no pressure to talk or take part in anything. This space is yours.

📅 20th August 2026
⏰ 6.30pm–8.30pm
📍 Islington Mill, Salford
🎟️ FREE

Book your free place: tinyurl.com/solidarity-event

Together, we hold space. Together, we stand in solidarity. 🏳️‍🌈

07/08/2026

Research Request 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

If you are an LGBTQIA+ parent/guardian with a child in the ADHD assessment process, we want to hear from you for a Northumbria University PhD research project! You'll be asked to tell your story in a relaxed interview format - either in person or online.

The experiences of navigating the ADHD pathway as a q***r family are under-researched, and they matter.

Scan the QR code or email [email protected] for more information

Address

83 Ducie Street
Manchester
M12JQ

Website

https://www.sparkle.org.uk/

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