It’s really obvious how many people who should know, either ignored or didn’t know that yesterday was Transgender Day of Remembrance by their lack of social posting about it. We see you. Yes, we do. So do our ally’s. And next time you want our votes and/or support forget it.

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. Amid anti-trans politics, today is a day of reflection. A day to mourn those we have all lost. Each name is a reminder to love and fight for each other, and especially for those most marginalised. With solidarity, we will build a better world for us all.

A message from parents who love trans people Today, we remember the trans people whose lives were taken far too soon. For those of us who are parents of trans children of all ages, this day carries a particular kind of weight...

Less than £10 including P&P and you could own a beautiful 2026 calendar filled with amazing images made by our young participants @infocuscio.bsky.social Buy 2 and gift one! Christmas sorted!

New blog post from our @artswork.bsky.social Breakthrough Programme Admin & Comms Assistant, Dylan! They document their first experience at In Focus meetings and our Youth Leadership Group, where we had guest speaker Daniel Crow! https://www.infocusedu.co.uk/2025/11/14/team-meeting-youth-leadership/

It’s #LivingWageWeek! We are proud to be an accredited living wage employer by @livingwageuk.bsky.social    !🎉⁠  We join employers who are taking ‘A Step beyond’ by becoming Living Wage accredited and paying a real Living Wage. Find out more #LivingWageFoundation

What is Trans Day of Remembrance (TDoR) and how is it observed?

This week is #TransAwarenessWeek. Trans people have the same right to freedom, joy, safety, and healthcare as everyone else. But in the UK and across the world, their rights are under attack. We need to stand up to transphobia and guarantee everyone’s dignity.

This week (like every week at TransActual) we continue to fight for better access to healthcare, to protect our rights in law and to empower and amplify the voices of trans people. #TransAwarenessWeek #Trans #Transgender #NonBinary #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransRights #Equality

And as such a booming industry why is still so very little known about it? And why is it missing from education? And why don’t my doctors surgery feel informed enough to talk me through options/symptoms etc

🎄Christmas shopping Sorted ✔️ Our 2026 calendar is ready for pre-order! This A4 wall calendar features work made during all of our sessions with talented young artists! 🧑‍🎨📸 Please note this calendar is a pre-order shipping no later than 5th Dec for delivery before Xmas! infocusedu.co.uk/calendar

Yesterday the best news was announced by @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social @musicvenueprop.bsky.social that The Joiners venue in #Southampton has been saved. As an investor I was invited down to do an interview with the BBC where I raved about how much I love the venue! Support your local music venue!

Christmas shopping sorted when you buy an @infocuscio.bsky.social calendar full of the amazing photos made by the young participants! And at the same time you can feel good about supporting a small charity to continue their work! #christmas #charity

Sometimes I feel so small… Pt 3 Kos 3rd set in a series of photographs of small me whilst in Kos.

Sometimes I feel so small… Pt 3 Kos 3rd set in a series of photographs of small me whilst in Kos.

I really enjoyed the @artswork.bsky.social Your Stories workshop we supported at @infocuscio.bsky.social last week. I hadn’t sewn in ages and I it gave me the opportunity to add a square for the quilt making Southampton a Safe and welcoming Space

These are so beautiful ❤️ It makes me feel better seeing something good happening to these texts.

“Southampton has always been a city built on diversity and hard work — people coming together from all walks of life to make something better." Southampton residents and organizations raise concerns over large anti-migrant demonstration planned for Sunday. www.in-common.co.uk/2025/10/24/s...

Happy World Pasta Day to all those who celebrate.

Thanks trans allies for stepping up. You’re needed more than ever 🏳️‍⚧️✨

Every movement started in a small room somewhere. Sometimes underfunded and misunderstood. But that’s how roots grow. That’s how scenes start. That’s how heroes are formed. That's what keeps every single one of us at MVT, and all our members, motivated in protecting.

"We don’t want our community to be divided” The local people who are regularly taking to the streets with a message of welcome to refugees in Southampton. “We welcome refugees” – on the street with the counter-protesters www.in-common.co.uk/2025/10/20/w...

Ace Week, formerly Asexual Awareness Week, is an international campaign dedicated to raising awareness and expanding education of asexuality. We stand in solidarity with our Ace siblings, team members and supporters! #AceWeek #AsexualityAwareness #Asexual #LGBTQIA

As a micro charity we really do appreciate every single donation we get. So if you’re thinking about supporting a charity or changing who you regularly donate to please think of @infocuscio.bsky.social so we can keep working with the young people we support. #LGBTQIA #Autistic #ADHD #audhd

Who has the best team ever? 👋 That’s us! Last week we had our In Focus team day - sharing ideas, getting creative & even a collage workshop led by one of our young #DSLR1625 participants. Grateful for this inspiring bunch 🤍 More to share soon!

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This video reminds us there is hope. Trans people aren’t all perfect, but then neither are cis folk. But EVERYONE deserves dignity and respect. And Mamdani uses the full LGBTQIA+ which is really important, especially for those of us who are the + otherwise we are excluded and erased further.

I share an artists studio with Faye and we are The Stationary Cupboard (check Insta). Today we took some of the things we’ve made to a little festival to see how the general public like them! We had a lovely time and met lots of friendly people. We will do it again sometime!

👋 Looking for half term plans? Ages 10–17 in Southampton can dive into photography, creative writing, collage, mixed media + more. 💷 £30 a day – or plan ahead: book Oct + Feb and get April half price! 📍 Network Eagle Labs, Portland Terrace, SO14 7SJ 🎟 Book now: https://tr.ee/infocushol

This goodest of doggos had surgery yesterday. Turns out he also has a heart condition so now has to takes meds everyday. He was so brave ❤️❤️❤️ #dog #bestfriend

Spent Friday evening at the National Diversity Awards as @infocuscio.bsky.social was shortlisted in the Community Organisation for #LGBT category. What a privilege to meet so many amazing people! #nda25 #nationalsiversityawards

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Finally my petition is approved! There’s a list of flags you can fly in England and Wales without planning permission, including the rainbow flag. Sign here (anyone in the UK) to try and get the progress flags added to the list. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...

Genuinely THE BEST TEAM EVER! And we’re a good looking bunch too!!!!! 🤣❤️

Demure & Daemon. I can do both.

Genuinely THE BEST TEAM EVER! And we’re a good looking bunch too!!!!! 🤣❤️

Will you help us fight this EHRC code @laboursatvir.bsky.social @darrenpaffey.bsky.social ?? Trans people deserve to be treated with humility not this hatred.

✨ On 13 June, young people from In Focus’ DSLR programme unveiled And Everything In-Between: their latest group exhibition. See the full feature + video here: https://www.infocusedu.co.uk/2025/08/14/and-everything-in-between/

In Focus #dslr1625 sessions are supported by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social  & The National Lottery, @blagravetrust.bsky.social , The Quilter Fund and Quakers

🤯We can’t believe it’s been a whole year since 'They Will Not Take You Seriously' at God’s House Tower! The young LGBTQIA+ artists continue to amaze us today🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 One of the standout pieces was a powerful poem written and performed by the group, take a minute to watch/listen 💖

🆓🎟️FREE! No booking needed, just show up! 🚰📸Refreshments and equipment provided. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️All In Focus groups are a safe and inclusive space for everyone. 📍 Network Eagle Lab, Portland Terrace, Southampton SO14 7SJ (opposite ASDA, next to Cex) 📧Questions? Email: [email protected]

Sessions: 🗓️ Tuesdays | 6-7:30pm | LGBTQIA+ (16-25yrs) 🚨new timings for: 🗓️ Wednesdays | 4:30-6:00pm | Open to all (16-25yrs) 🗓️ Thursdays | 1-2:30pm | Open to all (16-25yrs)

✨ Join our FREE Photography & Creative Workshops! ✨ Explore your creativity, connect with others, and learn new skills in a safe, relaxed and inclusive space. Open to ages 16-25! Perfect for young creatives in Southampton / Hampshire who want to build skills in photography and art.

www.reddit.com/r/transgende... Guess what? The story about the trans M&S employee and the bra fitting is a pack of lies and distortions. Want to know what really happened and how colleagues stood up for her? Read her own account here.

✨ Free tickets: https://tr.ee/yourstories Your Stories is led by @artswork.bsky.social  in partnership with In Focus Education & Development, supported by Southampton Forward, National Lottery Heritage Fund & Foyle Foundation as part of #JaneAusten250

🖤 Blackout Poetry – Sat 16 Aug, 13:00 ✂️ Collage – Sat 30 Aug, 14:00 👗 Fashion – Sat 6 Sept, 13:00 🦸 Comic Creation – Sat 13 Sept, 13:00 ✍️ Poetry Writing – Sat 4 Oct, 13:00 🎨 Abstract Painting – Sat 11 Oct, 13:00 🧵 Textiles – Sat 18 Oct, 13:00 free tix:

🎨 Your Stories: Free Jane Austen-inspired workshops in Southampton to share your story through art 💬 Your work joins a digital + public exhibition before her 250th birthday 🎉 🧃 Free snacks 📍 Southampton 📅 11+ (U18s with adult) https://tr.ee/yourstories In partnership with @artswork.bsky.social

Anti-racists groups invite locals to take part in counter-demonstration in Southampton on Sunday www.in-common.co.uk/2025/08/12/a...

🚨HAPPENING NOW: Hundreds arrested in Parliament Square in protest organised by Defend Our Juries The arrest of otherwise peaceful protesters is a violation of the UK’s international obligations to protect the rights of freedom of expression and assembly. 1/3

Aside from anything else… what a complete waste of taxpayer’s money. This government say they don’t have money but how much money do you think it costs to make 474 arrests? It ain’t cheap! And it’s completely unnecessary.