G(end)er Swap is the UK's first LGBTQ+ style outreach org for trans/GNC people supporting individuals to access style support via workshops, popups and digital resources.
We have been operating as a CIC since 2019 and have delivered 100's of programmes, initiatives and events by/for the Trans+ community.
G(end)er Swap relies on funding for our initiatives. We have secured funding from National Lottery Fund and LGBT Consortium in the past. We are about to embark on an Arts Council application but need funds quite urgently to support our operational costs.
We have reached out to several entities to help fundraise for us. It seems however that it's harder for smaller orgs like us to get the platform that we need so we are turning to Go Fund Me for help!
We are finding it unsustainable financially to run G(end)er Swap currently so we need your support. This would also help alleviate Santi (director/founder) from steering the ship on their own and to get some other support on hand including social media support and admin support.
Your donations would mean a lot to us!
Here is a breakdown of only some of our (approx) costs:
Accountancy fees: £1500
Social media support: £600/month
Administration (emails/event bookings/funding proposals/budget management): £1500/month (for 40 hours a week!!!!)
Website platform hosting/email/domains: £300/year
Event production costs: £300-500 per event
Materials: £500 per year
Marketing design/materials printing: £1000 and up/per year
Travel: £100 per event - minimum £500 per year
Public liability insurance: £100/year
Other fees: postage, event support/helpers, funding bid writers etc.
Any donation would really help us. Thank you for your ongoing support <3
You can learn more about us here: