Our Mission

Drawing inspiration from pride's origins as an intersectional protest against violence and erasure, as well as contemporary movements (Queer Picnic, UK Black Pride, Trans+ Pride Brighton) LTP exists to serve many goals, all grounded in our core mission:

To grow a community-facing, grassroots pride celebration and protest organised by and for trans+, non-binary, gender non-conforming and intersex people, as a means of highlighting our needs, struggles, successes, and experiences in a social and political climate where trans+ voices often go unheard.

The world we work towards is defined by deep social equity and fairness. It is a world where no-one has to fight for their basic rights, as we and so many others are doing today; where the unique healthcare needs of our community are well-provided for by the public healthcare system; where it is not the responsibility of trans+ people to repeatedly educate others about our needs and histories; where we can live as our truest selves without being at risk of discrimination and violence; where we can go to work and don't have to perform an idea of gender that does not align with our own; where the protection of our rights is guaranteed.

All our work is aimed at supporting the transition to a society that is equitable and just for all. Our specific role in this transition is to speak and work for the unique needs of trans+ people living in the UK. We seek to collaborate and engage with fellow community groups, wider organisations, trans+ community members, as well as allies in order to work towards this shared goal. We recognise our unique position as a trans-led and trans-centred community organisation that is based in London, which is home to core governmental, legal and financial institutions. It is our intention to use this position to leverage for positive change and bring together the efforts and voices of trans+ organisations and individuals across the UK.

Looking ahead to the distant future of our organisation, we hope that there will no longer be a need for London Trans+ Pride to exist in its current form as a catalyst for protest and systemic change, but rather that it will be able to exist as a commemorative celebration of our hard-won rights.