Fundraiser launched for political campaigner and trans pioneer Charlie Kiss, who died in 2022
Family and friends of the late political campaigner, trade unionist and trans pioneer Charlie Kiss have launched a fundraiser in his name, which will raise funds to support counselling services for the trans community through a collaboration with CliniQ – a trans-led not-for-profit organisation base
Family and friends of the late political campaigner, trade unionist and trans pioneer Charlie Kiss have launched a fundraiser in his name, which will raise funds to support counselling services for the trans community through a collaboration with CliniQ – a trans-led not-for-profit organisation based at King’s College Hospital, London.
After transitioning in 2002, Charlie became the first trans man to run for parliament in the UK in 2015, standing for the Green Party in Islington South & Finsbury. He sadly died in 2022.
A New Man, the memoirs of Charlie Kiss, which describe his life as a trans man, is to be reprinted to coincide with the launch of the fundraiser.
In a statement, the family of Charlie said: “We wanted to continue Charlie’s remarkable legacy of activism and awareness by supporting others in the trans community.
“Counselling services are a powerful way of doing this, so we joined up with CliniQ – a trans-led, not-for-profit organisation run in partnership with King’s College Hospital. You can read more about CliniQ on their website.
“You can make a one-off donation, or establish a monthly subscription, however small. All donations go directly to CliniQ, a registered UK Community Interest Company, to help provide counselling and mentoring services for trans people in need.”
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