At the Trans and Non-binary Café we offer a chance to come together with other trans people and discuss whatever you would like. Usually at some point being trans comes up but we believe there’s great value in being with other trans people, having a chance to catch up and talk and make friends with people who share the same sorts of experiences.

Our Cafes are:

• In an accessible, respectful and confidential space

• Open for all, regardless of gender, presentation, age, or whether you are involved in Trans Pride or notl - all are welcome

• With no intention of leading people to any conclusion, product or course of action

• On a not for profit basis

• Alongside drinks and snacks

How to attend

We run a private Discord server and hold monthly in-person meetings at 2 different wheelchair accessible locations on campus. We rotate our weekday meet ups between over lunch time and in the evening, so that we can best accommodate those with different schedules. We don't share the venues or discord link publicly to protect the privacy of members but you can get these by emailing transcafe@transprideexeter.org.uk or if you are already in it, in the Discord server. 

If you are nervous of coming and would like support with it, or if you have any other questions, please do get in touch with transcafe@transprideexeter.org.uk, where someone from our small, all trans organising team will be happy to help.
 

We look forward to welcoming any trans, nonbinary, intersex and/or questioning people into the events.

Who can come?

Trans and Non-binary Café does not gatekeep and we will never turn people away for 'not being trans enough'.

The Café is open to anyone over 18 who is:

• Trans and/or non-binary

• Intersex

• Questioning

• Feels that this is a group they belong in

Our aim is for this to be a space for our community to talk amongst ourselves without having to educate, cater to, or debate with cis people, if you want to be involved with the trans community as an ally we would love to see you at Trans Pride events

How can we help?

We are not a formal support service but in addition to the above feel free to contact transcafe@transprideexeter.org.uk if:

• You have questions about coming out/changing your name

• You would like support with an issue relating to transness at the university

• You would like to ask a question about trans inclusion

If you are running research or other events that involve the trans community please feel free to contact us at transcafe@transprideexeter.org.uk or chair@transprideexeter.org.uk so we can promote it.