5 Practical Ways to Support Trans People in the UK Right Now (As a Cis Ally)
Feeling helpless? You’re not alone. But you’re not powerless, either.
In the wake of the UK Supreme Court ruling and the EHRC’s (Equality and Human Rights Commission) harmful guidance, trans rights in the UK are under threat. For cis allies, now is not the time to be passive. It’s time to act.
Here are five practical, meaningful things you can do today to stand with the trans community and make a difference.
1. Write to Your MP
The recent Supreme Court ruling and EHRC guidance are dangerous steps backwards for trans rights, and your MP needs to hear from you.
Tell them you oppose these developments. Demand they push back against policies that exclude and endanger trans people.
Take action: Use these excellent templates from the Trans Legal Project or Barrister Oscar Davies (@non-binary barrister). Just copy, paste, personalise — and hit send.
It only takes a few minutes, and it genuinely matters.
2. Educate Yourself and Stay Informed
Don’t let the media spin distort the truth. Trans people are not committing any crime by existing in public spaces.
Despite the ruling, trans people are still protected by the Equality Act — to work, to access services, to use facilities like toilets that match their gender.
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but staying informed is a form of resistance.
Start here:
Follow trusted, trans-led outlets on social media like @wearequeeraf, @pinknews, and the Trans Legal Project for updates and insights.
Listen to trans people, not just about them.
3. Donate to Support Trans Lives
The fight for trans rights needs funding — for legal battles, for healthcare, and for community care. If you have the means, contribute to organisations doing the work.
Where your money can help:
Good Law Project — challenging the Supreme Court ruling in court
Trans Legal Clinic Crowdfunder — offering free legal support for trans and non-binary people
Anne Health crowdfunder — helping trans people access free or subsidised gender-affirming healthcare
Even a small donation sends a big message: You’re in this fight, too.
4. Be a Visible Ally
Allyship shouldn’t be invisible. Show up — not just in private, but in public.
Wear a badge, carry a sign, repost campaigns like #TransWomenCanShareMySpace by Katie Neeves (@cool2btrans) and speak up in your communities.
Try this: An "I'll Go With You" badge signals to trans folks that you're willing to accompany them into bathrooms or changing spaces where they may not feel safe. That visibility matters.
Make it clear: You’re not neutral. You’re with us.
5. Call Out Transphobia
Silence is complicity.
When you hear misinformation, jokes, or outright hate — online or in person — call it out, if it’s safe to do so. Use your voice and your platform to challenge assumptions and correct the record.
You don’t have to be perfect. But you do have to try.
Final Word: Don’t Wait for Someone Else
Trans people in the UK are facing a coordinated campaign to strip away their rights. We are past the point of raising awareness — now is the time for action.
If you're cis and you care, don’t wait for someone else to speak up. Be that someone.
Share this guide. Talk to your friends. Post. Donate. Protest. Act.
Because trans rights are human rights, and they’re under threat right now.