Spectra London

17/06/2026

Come make some banners with us!

We'll be making protest banners in preparation to Pride in London and Trans Pride on Monday, 29 June, at the Feminist Library in Peckham.

Book your slot below and join us!

p.s. all materials and food will be provided!

https://www.outsavvy.com/event/37182/banner-making-workshop-for-pride

15/06/2026

We're renewing our annual date for Pride in London and we're inviting you to join us at the march on 4 July!

Spectra has been taking part at London Pride for almost a decade, and we want to make sure that our message is loud and clear: Spectra is made by LGBT+ folks, for LGBT+ folks, and we are here to stay!

Bring your friends, parents, aunties and g-uncles and join us in a colourful day (with loads of snacks) of marching across central London.

To take part, reach out to [email protected]

12/06/2026

At our counselling sessions we make sure to provide a space that feel safe, not overwhelming and welcoming. We do that by offering you the option to have online or in-person sessions, by ensuring the space where we meet is not overstimulating and always prioritising your needs.

We offer a number of different types of counselling, such as:

- sexual health
- HIV-specific
- for trans and non-binary folks
- trans art therapy
- for s3x work3rs
- for young LGBTQIA+ people
- psychosexual
as well as a number of group therapies and social groups for both adults and young people.

Most counselling is offered both online and/or in person, check the specifications below:

https://spectra-london.org.uk/services/?tags=Mental+health&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socials&utm_campaign=counselling_services

10/06/2026

The Stronger Voices project, by the Trans Learning Partnership, researched trans people’s experiences of Housing, Healthcare, Employment and Education.

Our research found that disadvantage and discrimination within Housing, Healthcare, Employment, and Education are interlinked for trans people - it is a cycle we need to break by tackling the whole system rather than singular issues.

You can find out more about our ‘Stronger Voices’ Project here: https://lnkd.in/d4-R3wNB

The trans people we spoke to on average spend the equivalent of a year's wages on medical transition, with many unable to access timely care within the NHS. Others reported having to choose between healthcare and housing due to competing costs. Yet lack of access to healthcare can create barriers to accessing housing and employment, creating a vicious circle it is hard to break out of.

However, it is also important to us that our research holds that trans people are more than the hardships we encounter. Our research also found that through trans community we are already creating space for living and belonging. This is a strong foundation to build upon for a better future.

At Spectra we are proud to be the lead partner within the Trans Learning Partnership, and will continue to advocate of trans people to access the care they need, while also building spaces for trans people to thrive.

The Trans Learning Partnership was a result of the collaboration of Spectra, Gendered Intelligence , LGBT Foundation and Mermaids.

Thanks to:
Voice actors: Travis Alabanza, Ina Lark , K.C Finn
Animation: Fern Bailey and Millstream Productions
Funder: Trust for London
Academic partner: University of Glasgow

10/06/2026

Disadvantage and discrimination within Housing, Healthcare, Employment, and Education are interlinked for trans people - it is a cycle we need to break by tackling the whole system rather than singular issues.

But Trans people are more than the hardships we encounter; through trans community we are already creating space for living and belonging.

Link in bio to find out more about the Trans Learning Partnership’s ‘Stronger Voices’ Project.

Thanks to our voice actors :
Travis Alabanza
Ina Lark .lark
K.C Finn
the animator Fern Bailey at
our funder
our partner organisations , ,
our academic partner

01/06/2026

🌈Happy Pride month!

“We are gay and we are proud and we are going to enjoy ourselves.”

This statement was printed on the programme for Britain’s first Pride protest, which took place in London on 1 July 1972.

Every June, we remember our siblings who fought for the rights we have today and we honour them by continuing their fight all year round. Pride month is observed internationally in June, celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community and promoting equal rights.

💣It began after a series of protests that took place in Stonewall, New York in 1969, led by gay and trans folks against harsh police raids.

Spectra is led by and serves q***r people in wider London and envisions a future without discrimination or obstacles to accessing education, healthcare or social welfare services.

🔗For more information on our services and how we work for and with q***r communities, visit: specta-london.org.uk

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31/05/2026

Our June outreach sexual health sessions are here!

Join us across London this month for free, confidential sexual health support, including:

✅ HIV & STI testing
✅ Free condoms & l**e
✅ Answering all your sexual health and wellbeing related questions!

Our outreach spaces are safe, welcoming, and open to everyone 🌈

📍 Check dates & locations and come say hi.

P.s. it will probably hot 🥵for most of June, please stay hydrated and cool 🪭

https://spectra-london.org.uk/events/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=socials&utm_campaign=june_outreach

29/05/2026

Spectra offers mindfulness sessions, both online and in person, to everyone that would like to take a step back from the rhythms of everyday life and ground themselves. *

Mindfulness draws on the wisdom of thousands of years of meditative tradition and combines this with contemporary approaches from psychology and neuroscience to help you to foster a non-judgemental, compassionate relationship with yourself and others.

A qualified and experienced teacher will offer guidance and support to enable you to begin, or to develop, your mindfulness journey at two regular free monthly drop ins online, and face to face.

Book your sessions below:

https://spectra-london.org.uk/spectra_services/mindfulness/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=socials&utm_campaign=mindfulness

* These sessions are specifically for LGBTQIA+ folks!🌈

28/05/2026

We’re proud to have contributed to the latest UK Health Security Agency survey tracking England’s progress towards ending HIV transmissions by 2030.

The findings show real progress:
✔️ Fewer HIV diagnoses
✔️ Record numbers accessing PrEP (111,123 in 2024)
✔️ Over 1.3 million people tested in sexual health services

At Spectra, we’re committed to making HIV testing, prevention and support accessible to all, and helping drive this progress forward.

https://spectra-london.org.uk/working-towards-ending-hiv-transmissions-in-england-by-2030/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=socials&utm_campaign=ukhsa_survey_hiv_plan

Spectra contributes to UKHSA survey showing England’s progress in reducing HIV transmissions, highlighting rising PrEP use, expanded testing, and frontline prevention services.

26/05/2026

Wednesday Wiggles is a dance therapy group for SWers, using movement and imagination as a way to explore emotions, connect with each other, and to connect with our own bodies. Using a sense of play, imagery and creative movement, the group can help people to explore themes of identity and community, and to develop a more positive relationship with their own bodies.

Spectra's counselling service is here to support people who may be struggling with their mental health and wellbeing. In counselling with The ALEX Project, our SWers-focused service, you work with a trained therapist with lived experience to explore your emotions and feelings in a private and confidential space.

Want to find out more about our ALEX Project services? Check out what we offer below:

https://spectra-london.org.uk/services/?tags=Sex+workers&utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=socials&utm_campaign=alex_services

*These pictures show some of the props and images used and created by participants as they explored these themes.