Human Resources Division

LGB&T Staff Network

Transgender Links/Resources

Please email equality@admin.cam.ac.uk to add a contact.

Safe Contacts

Any LGB&T member of the University community who would like to discuss an issue related to sexual orientation or gender identity in the workplace can contact a Network volunteer for support. There are Network volunteers who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgendered and can be contacted directly:

Transgender
Rachael Padman (rp10001@cam.ac.uk)

Additionally, the Network works closely with the Dignity@Work team who can provide assistance on more specific cases of discrimination, bullying, harassment and victimisation.

Mentoring

Members of the Network are available to act as informal mentors for any member of staff who would be interested in this. The mentoring programme is linked to the University's existing provision. If you are interested in being mentored or would like to volunteer to be a Mentor contact the Secretary Clare Dickinson (tel. 65743, email cll30@cam.ac.uk) for further information.

New Members Supporters

Designed to welcome new members, the LGB&T Network has set-up New Members Supporters. It allows a member of the Network to meet with a volunteer member before a Network event. Contact either the Chair Naomi Young (tel. 35369, email ney21@cam.ac.uk) or the Secretary Clare Dickinson (tel. 65743, cll30@cam.ac.uk) for more information.

Local organisations

  • The CUSU LBGT supports the needs of lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender students at Cambridge University.

  • Dhiverse is a local charity concerned with HIV and STD education; their site is a good source of information and there is potential for volunteering and making friends.

  • The Encompass Network is an independent umbrella organisation for the LGBTI communities in Cambridgeshire and the surrounding areas.

  • The Open Out Scheme was set up by Cambridgeshire's Community Safety Partnerships in 2001 following the Steven Lawrence Inquiry. It aims to provide a third-party reporting scheme for victims and witnesses of hate crime.

    Hate crime takes on many forms from bullying to harassment and attack. It is subjecting people to harassment or victimisation because of their race, faith, sexual orientation, gender, or disability.

    Open Out is now working with other charities and organisations to offer support, advice and information to victims or witnesses of hate crime. As well as receiving anonymous reports they can act as an intermediary with the police should someone choose to report an incident.

    For more information about hate crime and the scheme, or to talk to a trained Open Out worker you can call 01223 823552 or 07850 131583 9am–5pm Monday to Friday.

  • LGBT Cambridgeshire is a space for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender employees across public services in Cambridgeshire. Member organisations include the Cambridge City Council, Cambridgeshire County Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council, Cambridgeshire Fire Service, Cambridgeshire Constabulary and the University of Cambridge.

    To join you need to register with the IDEA's community of practice and then you will be able to access the community.

Regional organisations

  • GayEastAnglia.co.uk is a website aimed at the LGBT Community of East Anglia.

  • The London Lesbian & Gay Switchboard (tel. 020 7837 7324) is a helpline that provides 24hr advice and information for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people.

  • The Suffolk Lesbian & Gay Switchboard (tel. 0808 808 2322) is open Tuesday and Saturdays 7.30–9.30pm.

National organisations

  • Broken Rainbow (tel. 0845 265 260 4460) offers support to LGBT victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse.

  • Press for Change is an equality organisation that champions equality and rights for Trans people.

  • The Gender Trust (tel. 0845 231 0505) is the UK's largest charity for people with gender identity issues.

  • TCrime.net enables Trans hate crimes to be reported confidentially and leaves it the individual to decide what information should be passed on to the police.

  • Iraqi LGBT is a UK-based organisation working on sexual orientation and gender identity issues in Iraq and in neighbouring states.

  • The Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement is a UK-based international Charity which challenges homophobia and transphobia, especially within the Church and faith-based organisations, as well as working to create and praying for an inclusive church.

  • Imaan supports LGBT Muslim people, their families and friends, to address issues of sexual orientation within Islam.

  • Sarbat is a national organisation that provides information and resources for Sikhs who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgendered.

Resources