Keep the Ladies Pond Inclusive: Fund Trans Rights

Keep Hampstead Heath's Ladies' Pond Inclusive: Fund Trans Rights!

The Hampstead Heath Ladies’ Pond is a cherished sanctuary, known for its peace and inclusivity. It has long been a safe haven for all women, including trans women, who have swum there for years "without incident".

But now, this vital inclusive space is under immediate and pressing legal threat.

The trans hostile group Sex Matters is crowdfunding legal action against the City of London Corporation to ban trans women from the Ladies' Pond.

They cite a Supreme Court ruling from April 2025, claiming it mandates exclusion based on "biological sex".

TransLucent believes trans women should still be able to use the pond, and our lives are not a debate.

The City of London Corporation has, so far, maintained its policy allowing trans women access since 2019, stating they are reviewing policies but will continue to put up signs welcoming transgender women.

The Kenwood Ladies’ Pond Association (KLPA) also supports keeping the pond open to all women and girls over the age of eight.

Legal experts confirm the Supreme Court ruling does not mandate exclusion, but only justifies it in "limited and proportionate circumstances".

There is no history of safety issues here.

Sex Matters aims to raise £50,000 for its legal challenge. We must match their efforts to defend trans inclusion at Hampstead Heath and set a precedent for inclusivity across the UK.

Your donation is a direct investment in justice and equality:

Legal Defence: Funds will support our legal team in monitoring Sex Matters’ legal action and potentially intervening in any case they launch. Sadly, the fact is that without Translucent’s intervention, the potential is no other organisation may put themselves forward to defend trans rights. Nor, can we depend on the City of London maintaining a position of inclusion. Sex Matters plans to lodge their claim in August 2025, making immediate fundraising critical.

Public Awareness: We will launch powerful campaigns to counter misinformation and share stories of trans women and allies, using our IT, Communications, and Web-social network strengths.

Sustained Advocacy: Your support enables TransLucent to continue advocating for transgender rights on a national level, particularly at Westminster, where we work closely with MPs and the government.

Join the fight! Stand with TransLucent and the entire community to protect this beloved space and defend the rights of all trans people.

Please chip in today to "Keep the Ladies Pond Inclusive: Fund Trans Rights" and help us reach our £50,000 target. Your donation, no matter the size, is a vital part of our fight!

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All funds will be directed to TransLucent. Org.UK (CIC) Company Number 14437177

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