LGBTQ+ Support

Strath Union's Gender Affirmation Fund, an Alumni Fund supported initiative, will now be known as Trans Health and Wellbeing Fund. This is the third year the fund will run from January 2026.

TThe initiative gives trans and non-binary Strathclyde students mini-grants of to up £150 each to buy gender affirming items, and an additional £50 for travel costs to appointments. Each student will thus be able to apply for up to £200.

How to apply

Please contact the Advice Hub if you have questions about the fund.

Contact Advice Hub

The team can provide confidential Academic, Financial, Housing and general well-being advice. You can book an online appointment with one of the Advisors to get support.

Book an Appointment 

You can report problematic behaviours such as harassment, stalking or discrimination or raise concerns about your safety to the University facility.

Report & Support

The University Services support students with any disability, mental health and wellbeing-related needs.

Disability and Wellbeing Services

The University Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Team support trans, non-binary & gender diverse students at Strathclyde.

Ask Alex

Scotland’s national charity, aiming to promote  health and well-being for LGBTI+ 13–25-year-olds across the country.

LGBT Youth Scotland

View LGBT Youth Scotland charter

Fights against discrimination or injustice towards transgender people in Scotland by holding campaigns, creating a community, and providing training and resources.

Scottish Trans Alliance

Supports LGBT+ people who are victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime and other forms of abuse.

Galop

A charity that provides free, confidential support for victims of all crimes, especially sexual harassment.

Victim Support

Supports men and people from the LGBT+ community experiencing domestic abuse.

Fear Free

This project provides legal and advocacy helplines, legal advice surgeries, advocacy support and legal representation for women*.

*Please rest assured that the genders mentioned above do not exclude trans people, and the charity will not tolerate discrimination or aggressive behaviours from any party.

Scottish Women’s Rights Centre

The service aims to improve the health, well-being and equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Scotland.

LGBT Health and Well-being

A charity that supports people living with HIV and promotes good sexual health.

Terrence Higgins Trust

The website provides useful information and articles on all sexual health-related matters for the general public.

Young Scot

LGBT Youth Scotland provides sexual health advice relevant to the LGBT+ community

Sexual Health Advice

Drink Aware website explains the symptoms of spiking, advice on how to avoid spiking and what to do if you think you or someone else has been spiked.

Spiking Awareness

Drink Aware website explains the symptoms of spiking, advice on how to avoid spiking and what to do if you think you or someone else has been spiked.

Frank

Call 0300 123 6600 or Text 82111 for confidential advice on all things drugs-related concerns.