27/05/2026
The new guidance from the EHRC will allow organisations to exclude trans* people from “single-s*x” spaces based on their biological s*x. The guidance says that organisations are legally required to provide a fair alternative to avoid committing illegal discrimination, but this isn’t good enough, and continues to “other” and dehumanise trans* people. For a clear summary of what is included in the guidance and the effect it’s likely to have on trans* folk, check out ’s post "The EHRC Code of Practice - what you need to know".
What can I do?
MPs have 40 days to raise any concerns about the draft guidance before it becomes law, so now is the time to email your MP, and ask your friends and family to as well. has a template you can use: https://buff.ly/AcpJXcM and the have also shared a template outline: https://buff.ly/neF3qJJ
Where can I find support?
If you need some extra support in the midst of this, here are some places to look:
- If you’re a trans* Christian student, join the SCM Trans* Theology Group (TTG). TTG meets twice a month online for talks and socials, as well as having an active WhatsApp chat. Email [email protected]
- specifically supports LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence. Call 0800 999 5428 or email [email protected]
- specifically supports trans*, non-binary, and gender-diverse children, young people (up to age 25), and their families. Call 0808 801 0400
- , support helpline and signposting service for people who identify as Trans*, agender, non-binary, gender q***r: 0300 330 5468
And finally, as an organisation, we want to reaffirm that trans* folk are equal members of the body of Christ, created in God’s image, and deserve to be treated with dignity.
We are angry at the way trans* lives have been put under the microscope for all to dissect, and the way in which trans* people’s right to exist has been turned into a political debate.
We will continue to campaign for equality for trans* folk, as an organisation made up of both cis allies and trans* members. Please know that you are loved to your very core, by all at SCM, and by God.
