A small group of runners from Brighton SHAC (Sexual Health And Contraception) , led by Saxon Absalom and Clare Fowler, will be taking part in the London Pride 10K this September to raise funds for The Clare Project, a charity supporting trans, non-binary, and intersex people in Brighton & Hove. In these uncertain times, we are raising funds to support our local trans, non-binary, and intersex community, showing that we care deeply and stand with love and solidarity. Running the Pride 10K is our way of demonstrating just how much this community means to us.

The Clare Project began in 2000 when a group of trans women started meeting in the back room of a hairdressing salon to discuss issues affecting their local community. We are now a registered charity run by and for trans, non-binary, gender-variant and gender-questioning people in Brighton & Hove, West Sussex and East Sussex. We run psychosocial support groups, information sessions, workshops and excursions, as well as providing information and training for individuals and organisations on community needs, and connecting people to affirmative peer support, psychotherapy and healthcare. We also offer some support and advocacy for people who are intersex / have variations in their biological sex characteristics.

"This is a scary and confusing time for the trans, non-binary and intersex communities. We are seeing a dramatic rise in demand for our support services, while at the same time staff and volunteers (all trans, non-binary and intersex ourselves) are facing the same issues as the people we work with. We are deeply grateful for your support both in raising funds and awareness of our work. Thank you." (August Reid, Services Manager, The Clare Project).