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Trans in the City
Founded2017
FounderBobbi Pickard
Area served
UK
Websitewww.transinthecity.co.uk

Trans in the City is a UK based not-for-profit organisation that supports transgender and non-binary people in business. They provide workplace training for companies and host events to support trans people in business.[1]

History

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Trans in the City was founded by Bobbi Pickard in 2017, following her positive experience coming out as transgender in her workplace at BP.[2] In 2022 the organisation became a registered company.[3]

Trans in the City runs Student Connect, a support network for transgender, and non-binary students in the UK. Through Student Connect, they host events, share work experience opportunities, and CV building support.[4] They also run the Student Ambassador Scheme, pairing students with mentors who are able to support their professional development.[5][6][7]

To mark Transgender Awareness Week 2023, Trans in the City launched their free Trans Inclusion E-Learning course. Made in collaboration with Cool2BTrans, and Global Butterflies, the course is intended to support businesses and organisations to provide diversity, equity, and inclusion for their employees.[8][9][10]

In 2022 PinkNews announced a three-year media partnership with the Trans in the City, promising to give Trans in the City expanded news coverage.[11]

The Art of Trans Joy Exhibition was held in 2025 as a collaboration between Trans in the City, University of the Arts London, and the British LGBT Awards. Participants were encouraged to submit work around trans joy, and allyship, with the long listed works being showcased in a public exhibition. Three finalists had their work displayed at the British LGBT Awards, and a winner received £500. The artworks were auctioned off, with the funds being contributed to the Trans in the City Arts Bursary.[12][13][14]

Trans in the City Awards

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The Trans in the City Awards are presented at an annual gala, and celebrate individuals, organisations, and allies who have championed trans advocacy.[15]

2022

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  • Trans Community Champion - Katie Neeves and Eva Echo
  • Young Trans Community Champion - Emily Waldren
  • Trans Ally - Avril Clark, Co-founder of Trans Radio UK
  • Trans Corporate Champion - Leng Montgomery, Equality, diversity and inclusion manager at Burberry

2023

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  • Trans Community Champion - Lucy Clark
  • Trans Ally - Catherine Craig
  • Trans Community Champion Student
  • Trans Corporate Champion - Den Hudson
  • Trans Inclusive Organisation - OVO

2024

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The 2024 awards were sponsored by University of the Arts London, with the Gala being hosted at the London College of Fashion.[21][22]

  • Trans Community Champion England - Safe Haven Cornwall
  • Trans Community Champion Wales - Kate Hutchinson, Diversity Role Models
  • Trans Community Champion Scotland - Oliver Ellis, Waverley Care
  • Trans Community Champion Northern Ireland - Trans Pride NI
  • Trans Community Champion International - Rebecca Tallon De Havilland
  • Trans Ally - Jackie Swarbrick, Co-founder of Safe Haven

References

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  1. ^ "WHAT WE DO". Trans in the City. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
  2. ^ "That conversation probably saved my life". bp global. 19 November 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
  3. ^ "Find and update company information". GOV.UK. 24 March 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  4. ^ "STUDENT CONNECT". Trans in the City. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
  5. ^ "MENTORING SCHEME". Trans in the City. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
  6. ^ "UAL provides ongoing support for Trans in the City". UAL Halls Life. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
  7. ^ UAL (24 July 2024). "Trans+ Pride 2024". UAL. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
  8. ^ "Trans in the City releases free trans inclusion e-learning course in collaboration with Cool2BTrans and Global Butterflies". Trans in the City. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
  9. ^ SAdams (20 June 2024). "True Diversity feat. Trans in the City". ADLIB Recruitment. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
  10. ^ "Being a Trans Ally | Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Team | University of Bristol". www.bristol.ac.uk. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
  11. ^ Hansford, Amelia (31 October 2022). "PinkNews proudly partners with trailblazing group Trans in the City". PinkNews. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
  12. ^ "The Art of Trans Joy Exhibition". Trans in the City. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
  13. ^ "Submit your work to Art of Trans Joy Competition!". UAL Halls Life. Archived from the original on 16 February 2025. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
  14. ^ "The Art of Trans Joy". Trans in the City. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
  15. ^ "Celebrating the Winners of the 2024 Trans in the City Awards". Trans in the City. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
  16. ^ "Trans in the City Gala 2022". Trans in the City. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
  17. ^ Wakefield, Lily (15 November 2022). "Trans trailblazer Roz Kaveney shares 'most basic, but most important' form of activism". PinkNews. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
  18. ^ Gauci, Ella (16 November 2023). "Trans In The City presents the CEO's award to the Welsh Government for their LGBTQ+ Action Plan". Retrieved 14 July 2025.
  19. ^ "Trans in the City Awards". transinthecity.co.uk. Archived from the original on 22 September 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
  20. ^ Billson, Chantelle (14 November 2023). "Trans in the City honours Mark Drakeford with CEO accolade". PinkNews. Retrieved 15 July 2025.
  21. ^ "Celebrating the Winners of the 2024 Trans in the City Awards". Trans in the City. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
  22. ^ "Come celebrate Trans Awareness Week at our events". UAL Halls Life. Archived from the original on 15 January 2025. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
  23. ^ Gaubert, Adrien; Gaubert, Pierre (19 November 2024). "Celebrating 2024's Trans in the City Awards Winners". myGwork. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
  24. ^ "Susie Green Wins Trans In The City's CEO Award 2024". Anne - trans+ gender affirming healthcare. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
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