The well-publicised recent supreme court ruling regarding the validity of transgender identities and their legal protections, in addition to "defining" lesbian identities, has been the target of considerable well-deserved backlash over the past few days.

Hailsham Queers and the Eastbourne Transgender Association (ETA) were proud to represent our community at the Hastings protest on 19th April 2025. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Hastings Trades Union Council and Trans Pride Hastings for arranging the event, in addition to all the speakers from the Hastings & Rother Rainbow Alliance, Hastings Women’s Voice, Hastings Stand Up to Racism, Hastings Green Party, the Socialist Workers Party, the National Education Union (NEU), and the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS). It meant a lot to all our trans members to see the overwhelming level of support from so many allies, and it allowed us to make connections with other local LGBT+ organisations so we can continue the fight for our rights together.

This ruling CANNOT be allowed to stand.

It goes against every intention behind the Equalities Act 2010, legitimises the ever-increasing violence and legal attacks on the TNBI community, and paves the way for the erosion of human rights for cisgender women, the neurodiverse and disabled community, refugees, and any other "minority" group that the far right choose to target next.

Whilst Hailsham Queers are not in a position to provide legal advice or financial support, we ARE able to share a number of excellent organisations who are doing exactly that. Check out the below if you need help or want to donate.

And to all our trans siblings; we see you, we celebrate you, and you are NOT ALONE.

Stay proud, stay loud. Lean on your community. We WILL get through this.

As you may have noticed, it's getting increasingly expensive just existing right now...

That's why Hailsham Queers needs your help! Aside from the community grant, we receive no funding other than that provided by our founder. Our website and MeetUp page have allowed us to reach people who would otherwise struggle to find their community, but neither of them are cheap to run.

If you can, please consider clicking the DONATE button in the top right. A regular contribution could allow us to take the first step towards becoming self-sufficient, but absolutely any amount will be gratefully received. Thank you for supporting us!

This year's Hailsham Town Council community grant scheme will soon be opening for applications, and Hailsham Queers will once again be submitting a request for funding.

Watch this space for further announcements...

We're proud to announce that we're a Hailsham Town Council 2024 community grant recipient!

Thank you for your generous contribution to our local community group. The money is funding a portion of our online presence and advertising, and helping our lower income members to attend social events they might not otherwise be able to afford.

Congratulations to Stand Proud in Hailsham and the White Hart for making our town's first ever Pride event a huge success! We look forward to having even more fun next year.