Gendered Intelligence

Gendered Intelligence (GI) is a charity. We were originally a Community Interest Company, established in 2008. Our mission is to increase understandings of gender diversity. Our vision is of a world where people are no longer constrained by narrow perceptions and expectations of gender, and where diverse gender expressions are visible and valued. We work with the trans community and those who impact on trans lives; we particularly specialise in supporting young trans people aged 8-25. Gendered Intelligence Aims and Activities GI’s aims are: to increase the quality of trans people’s life experiences, especially those of young trans people to increase the visibility of trans people’s lives and to raise awareness of trans people’s needs, especially those of young trans people, across the UK and beyond to contribute to the creation of community cohesion across the whole of the trans community and the wider LGBT community throughout the UK to engage the wider community in understanding the diversity and complexity of gender We do this by: Delivering regular activities for young trans people Deliver an annual residential trip for young trans people Delivering varied arts-based programmes and creative workshops for young trans and young LGBQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Queer) people from across the UK, including some opportunities for people over 25 Providing educational sessions and workshops for young people in schools, colleges and other settings Mentoring individual young trans people Providing professional development sessions, trans awareness training and policy development consultation for statutory and other professionals, agencies and businesses Running themed trans community conferences Running events for parents, carers and family members of young trans people Offering volunteering roles that provide opportunities for personal and professional skills development Publishing and distributing booklets, publications and other resources Bringing trans people and professional services together to form partnerships and run projects that will benefit the trans community Generating discussion and debate around gender and the ways in which it presents challenges in our everyday lives