Our new UK-wide project, Turning the Tide, is looking for a panel of LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-25 to guide the project and make sure it is truly youth-led. Joining the Youth Panel is a great opportunity to meet new people, learn new skills, develop your confidence and have a real impact on a major […]
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Trans Leadership Charter
In summer 2025, as part of a project funded by LGBT+ Consortium’s Equity Fund, we at The Kite Trust have explored what it means to embed and practice trans-centred leadership in an LGBTQ+ organisation. This was undertaken in conversations with trans, non-binary, gender diverse and gender questioning staff and young people who use our services. […]
Fundraiser Spotlight: Laura Porro (she/her)
We are delighted to share that Laura Porro (she/her), Associate Director of Leadership and Organisational Development at Cambridge and Peterboroguh NHS, has reached out to us to let us know that she is fundraising for us by taking on a massive challenge: walking the Route of Truce in Greece! In her own words: “The Route of […]
LGBTQ+ History Month Events in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
Heritage Project Launch 3rd FebruaryThe Kite Trust is delighted to invite you to the launch of our new exhibition, It Takes Time To Grow, which will be touring the county’s museums in 2025.The exhibition documents 50 years of queer history across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. From the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality in 1967, through to the […]
Statement in response to Continued Criminal Ban on Puberty Blockers
Thursday 12th December 2024 As LGBTQ+ sector organisations, we are deeply disappointed that the UK Government has decided to continue criminalising the prescription of puberty suppressing medicines for trans children and young people outside of a proposed NHS research study. Every single child and young person, across all nations of the UK, should be able […]
#TransJoyIsReal
TKT Pride Month Campaign 2024 Happy pride month 2024! We are celebrating at the Kite Trust with the launch of our #TransJoyIsReal campaign. Trans. Joy. Is. Real. Yup. Repeat that to yourself. At The Kite Trust, fun is pretty high up the list of our priorities and joy is to be found in all sorts of […]
Our Statement in Response to the Cass Review Report
The report acknowledges, and we agree, that the NHS has been failing trans children by not providing the timely and holistic support that all children deserve.
We appreciate having the opportunity for trans young people from The Kite Trust to have a voice as part of the review.
#My Ways To Wellbeing
During Mental Health Awareness Week 2023, we are campaigning in support of LGBTQ+ young people’s mental health and wellbeing in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. #MyWaysToWellbeing highlights a range of positive wellbeing strategies that we can use to keep ourselves well, and places we can reach out to for support if we need help. Take Part We […]