Trans support charity, The Clare Project, welcomes new Executive Director
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Brighton-based trans support charity The Clare Project has welcomed new Executive Director, Beck Cedar (they/them).
Earlier this year, The Clare Project, a pioneering charity supporting trans, non-binary, and intersex (TNBI) adults across Sussex, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a heartfelt event. The celebration brought together founding members, current staff, and community participants to reflect on the charity’s journey from humble beginnings to a cornerstone of TNBI support in the region.
Founded in 2000 by a small group of trans women meeting in the back room of a hairdressing salon, The Clare Project has grown into a TNBI-led organisation offering weekly drop-ins, workshops, social events, and one-to-one support. Today, it runs over 200 events annually, fostering connection, wellbeing, and empowerment for TNBI individuals.
The Clare Project | Transgender support and social group
<p>The Clare Project Tuesday drop-in is a weekly space where trans, non-binary, intersex, gender-variant and gender-questioning people can come along to connect with each other, chat and find out more about local support services. You do not need to inform us before coming along, but if you are feeling nervous, please do feel free to get in touch with us and we can arrange for you to meet with a facilitator beforehand who will introduce you to the space and answer your questions.</p>
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Beck says: “I am chuffed to announce that I am stepping into the role of Executive Director at The Clare Project. It’s been a challenging year that has called for resilience and determination for our members, staff, and volunteers. Yet through it all, I have seen the compassion, courage, and commitment of our community to keep things going.
"I am excited to build on this energy and ensure our organisation continues to grow alongside doubling down on our commitment to The Clare Project’s mission - to empower trans, non-binary and intersex adults to thrive with dignity, safety and agency, working toward a future where health and social systems are equitable, inclusive and led by community voices.
"Thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey so far. I look forward to this new chapter with purpose, optimism and a firm belief that together, we can make a meaningful difference.
"Here’s to the next chapter - let’s do this together.”
