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intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social
@intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social
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🌈 LGBT+ charity & advocacy organisation supporting people across the South West
☎️: 0800 612 3010 (Mon-Fri, 9-4)
💻: [email protected]
🖥️: https://www.intercomtrust.org.uk/
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intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social
intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social @intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social · Jan 21
We are delighted to be here on Bluesky! 🌟

Intercom Trust is a community-led charity that aims to build a South West region where vibrant LGBT+ communities live with real equality.

Find out what we do at Intercom Trust to serve our communities across the South West ⬇️

💻: www.intercomtrust.org.uk
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theeddystonetrust.bsky.social
Only three more sleeps until World AIDS Day. One of the ongoing challenges we face is the lack of up-to-date knowledge around HIV, the current landscape, and why World AIDS Day is still so important.

eddystone.org.uk/blogs/news-f...
#WorldAIDSDay #hivawareness #HIV
HIV Today: Progress, Science, and Breaking the Stigma
This World AIDS Day, discover the latest in HIV prevention and treatment, learn about U=U, and find out how you can help break stigma and support local communities.
eddystone.org.uk
November 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social
We will be offering a three day CPD Accredited Certificate Course for Counsellors, Psychotherapists and Wellbeing Professionals in January 2026 🏳️‍🌈

🏠 Intercom Trust, Prospect Park, Exeter EX4 6NA
📅 January 17th, 24th and 25th January 2026
🕘 09:30-17:00 each day
📄 CPD Accredited
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November 28, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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🗓️ Mark your calendars for Trans+ History Week 2026

04–10 May

Get the history lesson you never had, find our what’s in store, early-bird ticket alerts and a history article every day of Trans+ History Week with @wearequeeraf.com

Sign up www.wearequeeraf.com/transhistory...
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November 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social
We are delighted to announce that we will be once again running our Spiritual Abuse Awareness Training in-person at Intercom Exeter in January 2026! 🎉

📅 Saturday 31st January 2026
⏰ 09:30-16:00 - Exeter Office
📄 CPD Accredited
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November 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social
Intercom will be hosting an inclusive safe space as part of Reclaim the Night Exeter. Join us for banner making and a community-led march to demand safer streets, safer homes, and safety for all 🌟

📅 27th November 2025
📍 St Sidwell's Community Centre
🕖 Banner making 4pm, march 6pm
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November 26, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social
🎄🌈 We have a LGBTQ+ Christmas Family Day coming up this month in Exeter! 🎄🌈

🌟 LGBTQ+ Family Day - Saturday 29th November - Intercom Exeter Office - 10.00-13.00
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November 13, 2025 at 10:49 AM
intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social
Today marks the beginning of 16 Days of Action, a yearly campaign to campaign for an end to violence against women and girls 💜
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November 25, 2025 at 1:17 PM
intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social
We are excited to announce that we are running our Gender Variance in History and Culture seminar once again in December! 🌈

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November 21, 2025 at 11:11 AM
intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day for our communities to come together and honour the memory of those trans and non-binary people across the world who were taken from us too soon as a result of transphobia 🕯️🤍🏳️‍⚧️
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November 20, 2025 at 11:11 AM
intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social
💚 Today is International Men’s Day, a day to celebrate the positive contributions of men to society, to uplift inclusive and encouraging role models for men, and to create a better and safer world for all to be able to reach their potential
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November 19, 2025 at 12:32 PM
intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social
💙 Trans Awareness Week matters, because at a time when our trans communities are facing intolerance and danger, by standing together we build solidarity, protect each other, and continue our fight for real equality
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November 18, 2025 at 2:59 PM
intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social
🏳️‍⚧️ Join the University of Exeter for their annual Transgender Day of Rememberance vigil on Thursday the 20th of November at 6pm.

🩷 Please DM us to receive the link to the Eventbrite and find out about the details of this event. Tickets are required due to venue capacity.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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fflaguk.bsky.social
3 Myths About Gender Identity

1️⃣ “Gender is the same as sex.” - Nope! Gender is how someone identifies.
2️⃣ “Nonbinary people are just confused.” - False. Their identity is valid and real.
3️⃣ “There are only two genders.” - Gender is a spectrum, not a binary.

#TransRightsAreHumanRights
November 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social
🏳️‍🌈 Intercom and Together Devon are continuing our Drug & Alcohol Support Café for members of our LGBT+ communities who have issues with substance misuse

📅 These take place on Mondays from 6-8pm every two weeks at our Exeter Office

📅 Upcoming sessions: 17th November, 1st December
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November 14, 2025 at 9:59 AM
intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social
🏳️‍⚧️ Trans Awareness Week leads into Trans Day of Remembrance on 20th November, which Gwendolyn Ann Smith founded in 1999 in honour of Rita Hester, a trans women who was murdered in 1998 🏳️‍⚧️
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November 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social
🎄🌈 We have a LGBTQ+ Christmas Family Day coming up this month in Exeter! 🎄🌈

🌟 LGBTQ+ Family Day - Saturday 29th November - Intercom Exeter Office - 10.00-13.00
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November 13, 2025 at 10:49 AM
intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social
💜💛💜 Today marks Intersex Day of Remembrance, also known as Intersex Solidarity Day
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November 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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theeddystonetrust.bsky.social
We want to hear your thoughts about HIV testing, stigma, and HIV awareness. It’s super quick — it only takes 2 minutes to complete — and your feedback will help shape our services and future campaigns.

Take the survey today: bit.ly/4oQOO7C

#HIV #hivawareness #worldaidsday #sexualhealth
November 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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transactualuk.bsky.social
We’ve created an FAQ resource with common questions that might be raised by MPs.

Find the resource at: tinyurl.com/Bathroom-Ban...

Ask your MP to urge the government to scrap the bathroom ban.

You can find our resource for meeting your MP at:
tinyurl.com/Meet-Your-MP

#ScrapTheBathroomBan
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November 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social
🌏 Support Intercom by signing up to @easyfunds.bsky.social and plan your next getaway! 🌏

🌈 Link below! 🌈
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November 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social
❤️ Thursday 6th of November we will mark 30 years since the brutal homophobic attack on two gay men in Central Park, Plymouth

🏳️‍🌈 Join Pride in Plymouth Community Trust at the Clock Tower in Central Park at 6.30pm
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November 5, 2025 at 9:30 AM
intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social
🏳️‍⚧️ November is Trans Awareness Month 🏳️‍⚧️

💙 Trans Awareness Month aims to uplift and celebrate our trans communities, and also to memorialize victims of anti-trans hatred or prejudice on Trans Day of Remembrance
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November 4, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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transactualuk.bsky.social
The EHRhas sent a new draft Code of Practice which would lead to the exclusion of trans people from public life.

The decision now is up to this government, will they sign a trans bathroom ban in secret?

Use our tool to email your MP: tinyurl.com/scrap-the-bathroom-ban

#ScrapTheBathroomBan
October 31, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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lgbtfunduk.bsky.social
To find out more about who we are, what we plan to do and how we are looking to support the LGBT+ charitable and voluntary sector check out our brand new website www.lgbtfund.org.uk
October 31, 2025 at 12:33 PM
intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social
🎃🌈 Wishing you a safe and happy Halloween from all of us at Intercom! 🎃🌈

👻 We hope you enjoy this holiday as a moment to have fun and express yourself!
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October 31, 2025 at 11:35 AM