Spectra
@spectra-london.bsky.social
Free sexual health check-ups, counselling, creative workshops & social groups. Run by people who’ve been there too.
• Confidential • Inclusive • Outreach & resources
📍London
• Confidential • Inclusive • Outreach & resources
📍London
Are you a trans writer of colour? Contribute to a new anthology of short stories dreamed up and written by trans people of colour. We will pay you a fee of £1000. Submissions are open now.
https://form.jotform.com/253423694960060
Deadline: 8 Feb, 2026
Questions? Email: [email protected]
https://form.jotform.com/253423694960060
Deadline: 8 Feb, 2026
Questions? Email: [email protected]
January 15, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Are you a trans writer of colour? Contribute to a new anthology of short stories dreamed up and written by trans people of colour. We will pay you a fee of £1000. Submissions are open now.
https://form.jotform.com/253423694960060
Deadline: 8 Feb, 2026
Questions? Email: [email protected]
https://form.jotform.com/253423694960060
Deadline: 8 Feb, 2026
Questions? Email: [email protected]
What comes to mind when you think of STIs?
It's Sexually Transmitted Infection Questions Day: a day to raise awareness about sexually transmitted infections, what they are, and how you can practise safe s*x, and Spectra is here to answer your questions!
It's Sexually Transmitted Infection Questions Day: a day to raise awareness about sexually transmitted infections, what they are, and how you can practise safe s*x, and Spectra is here to answer your questions!
January 14, 2026 at 6:03 PM
What comes to mind when you think of STIs?
It's Sexually Transmitted Infection Questions Day: a day to raise awareness about sexually transmitted infections, what they are, and how you can practise safe s*x, and Spectra is here to answer your questions!
It's Sexually Transmitted Infection Questions Day: a day to raise awareness about sexually transmitted infections, what they are, and how you can practise safe s*x, and Spectra is here to answer your questions!
Last chance to apply! Join our Trans Counselling Service as an Art Therapist!
1day (7.5hrs) a week
£34,054 per annum FTE (£6,810.80 pro rata)
ℹ️ Find the application info and full job description here: https://spectra-london.org.uk/get-involved/<a href="/hashtag/vacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#vacancies
⏰ Closing date: 5pm, 9th January 2026
1day (7.5hrs) a week
£34,054 per annum FTE (£6,810.80 pro rata)
ℹ️ Find the application info and full job description here: https://spectra-london.org.uk/get-involved/<a href="/hashtag/vacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#vacancies
⏰ Closing date: 5pm, 9th January 2026
January 6, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Last chance to apply! Join our Trans Counselling Service as an Art Therapist!
1day (7.5hrs) a week
£34,054 per annum FTE (£6,810.80 pro rata)
ℹ️ Find the application info and full job description here: https://spectra-london.org.uk/get-involved/<a href="/hashtag/vacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#vacancies
⏰ Closing date: 5pm, 9th January 2026
1day (7.5hrs) a week
£34,054 per annum FTE (£6,810.80 pro rata)
ℹ️ Find the application info and full job description here: https://spectra-london.org.uk/get-involved/<a href="/hashtag/vacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#vacancies
⏰ Closing date: 5pm, 9th January 2026
We're seeking 3 Volunteer Trainee Counsellors in different counselling services. Please visit our website for the full requirements for each role:
• Trainee Trans Counsellor
• Trainee Psychosexual Counsellor
• Trainee Sexual Health Counsellor
ℹ️ Apply here: https://spectra-london.org.uk/volunteer/
• Trainee Trans Counsellor
• Trainee Psychosexual Counsellor
• Trainee Sexual Health Counsellor
ℹ️ Apply here: https://spectra-london.org.uk/volunteer/
January 5, 2026 at 10:01 AM
We're seeking 3 Volunteer Trainee Counsellors in different counselling services. Please visit our website for the full requirements for each role:
• Trainee Trans Counsellor
• Trainee Psychosexual Counsellor
• Trainee Sexual Health Counsellor
ℹ️ Apply here: https://spectra-london.org.uk/volunteer/
• Trainee Trans Counsellor
• Trainee Psychosexual Counsellor
• Trainee Sexual Health Counsellor
ℹ️ Apply here: https://spectra-london.org.uk/volunteer/
We're back from the winter break!
Got a question about sexual health? We’re here for you!
Our team offers free, confidential HIV & STI testing in safe, welcoming spaces across London.
Check out where we will be next week on spectra-london.org.uk/all-events
Got a question about sexual health? We’re here for you!
Our team offers free, confidential HIV & STI testing in safe, welcoming spaces across London.
Check out where we will be next week on spectra-london.org.uk/all-events
January 4, 2026 at 12:01 PM
We're back from the winter break!
Got a question about sexual health? We’re here for you!
Our team offers free, confidential HIV & STI testing in safe, welcoming spaces across London.
Check out where we will be next week on spectra-london.org.uk/all-events
Got a question about sexual health? We’re here for you!
Our team offers free, confidential HIV & STI testing in safe, welcoming spaces across London.
Check out where we will be next week on spectra-london.org.uk/all-events
Are you looking for jobs to apply to during Betweetxmas?
Spectra has a few vacancies going, across different teams!
Check them out on:
https://spectra-london.org.uk/get-involved/<a href="/hashtag/vacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#vacancies
Spectra has a few vacancies going, across different teams!
Check them out on:
https://spectra-london.org.uk/get-involved/<a href="/hashtag/vacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#vacancies
December 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Are you looking for jobs to apply to during Betweetxmas?
Spectra has a few vacancies going, across different teams!
Check them out on:
https://spectra-london.org.uk/get-involved/<a href="/hashtag/vacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#vacancies
Spectra has a few vacancies going, across different teams!
Check them out on:
https://spectra-london.org.uk/get-involved/<a href="/hashtag/vacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#vacancies
Stigma around HIV still affects how people access information, testing and care.
Spectra’s outreach teams focus on meeting people where they are, creating space for open conversations about sexual health and HIV.
Your support helps us continue this work:
https://spectra-london.org.uk/donate/
Spectra’s outreach teams focus on meeting people where they are, creating space for open conversations about sexual health and HIV.
Your support helps us continue this work:
https://spectra-london.org.uk/donate/
December 29, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Stigma around HIV still affects how people access information, testing and care.
Spectra’s outreach teams focus on meeting people where they are, creating space for open conversations about sexual health and HIV.
Your support helps us continue this work:
https://spectra-london.org.uk/donate/
Spectra’s outreach teams focus on meeting people where they are, creating space for open conversations about sexual health and HIV.
Your support helps us continue this work:
https://spectra-london.org.uk/donate/
Looking back at Red Run, the biggest fundraising event for the HIV sector in the UK. We raised £2,953, more than triple what we raised in 2024! Let’s triple that again in 2026 😉
If you’re living with HIV, check out our free wellbeing workshops:
https://www.outsavvy.com/organiser/spectra-cic
If you’re living with HIV, check out our free wellbeing workshops:
https://www.outsavvy.com/organiser/spectra-cic
December 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Looking back at Red Run, the biggest fundraising event for the HIV sector in the UK. We raised £2,953, more than triple what we raised in 2024! Let’s triple that again in 2026 😉
If you’re living with HIV, check out our free wellbeing workshops:
https://www.outsavvy.com/organiser/spectra-cic
If you’re living with HIV, check out our free wellbeing workshops:
https://www.outsavvy.com/organiser/spectra-cic
Season’s greetings from everyone at Spectra!
We hope the holidays bring you rest, comfort, and moments of joy, whether you’re spending them with others or taking time for yourself.
We hope the holidays bring you rest, comfort, and moments of joy, whether you’re spending them with others or taking time for yourself.
December 25, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Season’s greetings from everyone at Spectra!
We hope the holidays bring you rest, comfort, and moments of joy, whether you’re spending them with others or taking time for yourself.
We hope the holidays bring you rest, comfort, and moments of joy, whether you’re spending them with others or taking time for yourself.
A small winter kindness can go a long way ❄️
Spectra creates safe, affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ people and wider historically marginalised communities across London.
A donation can help us continue this work into 2025.
https://spectra-london.org.uk/donate/
Spectra creates safe, affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ people and wider historically marginalised communities across London.
A donation can help us continue this work into 2025.
https://spectra-london.org.uk/donate/
December 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
A small winter kindness can go a long way ❄️
Spectra creates safe, affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ people and wider historically marginalised communities across London.
A donation can help us continue this work into 2025.
https://spectra-london.org.uk/donate/
Spectra creates safe, affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ people and wider historically marginalised communities across London.
A donation can help us continue this work into 2025.
https://spectra-london.org.uk/donate/
Are you trans, non-binary or LGBTQ+? D you want to support others in building confidence, navigating healthcare, or finding connection in community?
We’re recruiting new volunteer mentors for our next training day on:
25 Feb, 10:00-16:00 online
Email us on trans@spectra-london.org.uk
We’re recruiting new volunteer mentors for our next training day on:
25 Feb, 10:00-16:00 online
Email us on trans@spectra-london.org.uk
December 23, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Are you trans, non-binary or LGBTQ+? D you want to support others in building confidence, navigating healthcare, or finding connection in community?
We’re recruiting new volunteer mentors for our next training day on:
25 Feb, 10:00-16:00 online
Email us on trans@spectra-london.org.uk
We’re recruiting new volunteer mentors for our next training day on:
25 Feb, 10:00-16:00 online
Email us on trans@spectra-london.org.uk
Join our team as an Art Therapist in our Trans Counselling Service!
1days (7.5hours) per week
£34,054 per annum FTE (£6,810.80 pro rata)
ℹ️ Find the application info and full job description here: https://spectra-london.org.uk/get-involved/<a href="/hashtag/vacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#vacancies
⏰ Closing date: 5pm, 9th January 2026
1days (7.5hours) per week
£34,054 per annum FTE (£6,810.80 pro rata)
ℹ️ Find the application info and full job description here: https://spectra-london.org.uk/get-involved/<a href="/hashtag/vacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#vacancies
⏰ Closing date: 5pm, 9th January 2026
December 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Join our team as an Art Therapist in our Trans Counselling Service!
1days (7.5hours) per week
£34,054 per annum FTE (£6,810.80 pro rata)
ℹ️ Find the application info and full job description here: https://spectra-london.org.uk/get-involved/<a href="/hashtag/vacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#vacancies
⏰ Closing date: 5pm, 9th January 2026
1days (7.5hours) per week
£34,054 per annum FTE (£6,810.80 pro rata)
ℹ️ Find the application info and full job description here: https://spectra-london.org.uk/get-involved/<a href="/hashtag/vacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#vacancies
⏰ Closing date: 5pm, 9th January 2026
Starting in January, our HIV support team will conduct a series of four weekly online workshops on looking after your health and wellbeing while living with HIV.
Book via the link below 👇
https://bit.ly/4pHJRPf
Book via the link below 👇
https://bit.ly/4pHJRPf
December 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Starting in January, our HIV support team will conduct a series of four weekly online workshops on looking after your health and wellbeing while living with HIV.
Book via the link below 👇
https://bit.ly/4pHJRPf
Book via the link below 👇
https://bit.ly/4pHJRPf
Join our team as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist in our peer-led Trans Counselling Service!
1-2 days (7.5-15 hrs) per week
£34,054 per annum FTE (£6,810.80-13,621.60 pro rata)
ℹ️ Application info and job description here: https://spectra-london.org.uk/get-involved/<a href="/hashtag/vacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#vacancies
⏰ Due date: 5pm, 09/01/2026
1-2 days (7.5-15 hrs) per week
£34,054 per annum FTE (£6,810.80-13,621.60 pro rata)
ℹ️ Application info and job description here: https://spectra-london.org.uk/get-involved/<a href="/hashtag/vacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#vacancies
⏰ Due date: 5pm, 09/01/2026
December 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Join our team as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist in our peer-led Trans Counselling Service!
1-2 days (7.5-15 hrs) per week
£34,054 per annum FTE (£6,810.80-13,621.60 pro rata)
ℹ️ Application info and job description here: https://spectra-london.org.uk/get-involved/<a href="/hashtag/vacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#vacancies
⏰ Due date: 5pm, 09/01/2026
1-2 days (7.5-15 hrs) per week
£34,054 per annum FTE (£6,810.80-13,621.60 pro rata)
ℹ️ Application info and job description here: https://spectra-london.org.uk/get-involved/<a href="/hashtag/vacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#vacancies
⏰ Due date: 5pm, 09/01/2026
The @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social has generously awarded us funding to support our trans and non-binary staff’s wellbeing!
A huge THANK YOU to the Foundation for enabling us to provide extra wellbeing support for our team this year.
A huge THANK YOU to the Foundation for enabling us to provide extra wellbeing support for our team this year.
December 15, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social has generously awarded us funding to support our trans and non-binary staff’s wellbeing!
A huge THANK YOU to the Foundation for enabling us to provide extra wellbeing support for our team this year.
A huge THANK YOU to the Foundation for enabling us to provide extra wellbeing support for our team this year.
Could you be our new Head of Fundraising? Help us diversify our funding base and form our strategy for the future.
• 5 days (36 hours) per week
• £45,500 p/a, 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
ℹ️ Info and role description on our website: https://spectra-london.org.uk/get-involved/<a href="/hashtag/vacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#vacancies
• 5 days (36 hours) per week
• £45,500 p/a, 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
ℹ️ Info and role description on our website: https://spectra-london.org.uk/get-involved/<a href="/hashtag/vacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#vacancies
December 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Could you be our new Head of Fundraising? Help us diversify our funding base and form our strategy for the future.
• 5 days (36 hours) per week
• £45,500 p/a, 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
ℹ️ Info and role description on our website: https://spectra-london.org.uk/get-involved/<a href="/hashtag/vacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#vacancies
• 5 days (36 hours) per week
• £45,500 p/a, 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
ℹ️ Info and role description on our website: https://spectra-london.org.uk/get-involved/<a href="/hashtag/vacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#vacancies
Struggling with sexual health concerns? We’re here to help.
Spectra offers free, confidential sexual health counselling in Hillingdon.
Sign up: form.jotform.com/SpectraGMI/general-sh-counselling
📧 Questions? Email: counselling@spectra-london.org.uk
Spectra offers free, confidential sexual health counselling in Hillingdon.
Sign up: form.jotform.com/SpectraGMI/general-sh-counselling
📧 Questions? Email: counselling@spectra-london.org.uk
December 12, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Struggling with sexual health concerns? We’re here to help.
Spectra offers free, confidential sexual health counselling in Hillingdon.
Sign up: form.jotform.com/SpectraGMI/general-sh-counselling
📧 Questions? Email: counselling@spectra-london.org.uk
Spectra offers free, confidential sexual health counselling in Hillingdon.
Sign up: form.jotform.com/SpectraGMI/general-sh-counselling
📧 Questions? Email: counselling@spectra-london.org.uk
Today is Human Rights Day.
At Spectra, we are committed to supporting communities, amplifying voices, and creating spaces where diversity is celebrated and inclusion is the norm. Every person deserves to live free from discrimination and to have their voice heard.
At Spectra, we are committed to supporting communities, amplifying voices, and creating spaces where diversity is celebrated and inclusion is the norm. Every person deserves to live free from discrimination and to have their voice heard.
December 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Today is Human Rights Day.
At Spectra, we are committed to supporting communities, amplifying voices, and creating spaces where diversity is celebrated and inclusion is the norm. Every person deserves to live free from discrimination and to have their voice heard.
At Spectra, we are committed to supporting communities, amplifying voices, and creating spaces where diversity is celebrated and inclusion is the norm. Every person deserves to live free from discrimination and to have their voice heard.
We're seeking 3 Volunteer Trainee Counsellors in different counselling services. Please visit our website for the full requirements for each role:
• Trainee Trans Counsellor
• Trainee Psychosexual Counsellor
• Trainee Sexual Health Counsellor
ℹ️ Apply here: https://spectra-london.org.uk/volunteer/
• Trainee Trans Counsellor
• Trainee Psychosexual Counsellor
• Trainee Sexual Health Counsellor
ℹ️ Apply here: https://spectra-london.org.uk/volunteer/
December 9, 2025 at 12:12 PM
We're seeking 3 Volunteer Trainee Counsellors in different counselling services. Please visit our website for the full requirements for each role:
• Trainee Trans Counsellor
• Trainee Psychosexual Counsellor
• Trainee Sexual Health Counsellor
ℹ️ Apply here: https://spectra-london.org.uk/volunteer/
• Trainee Trans Counsellor
• Trainee Psychosexual Counsellor
• Trainee Sexual Health Counsellor
ℹ️ Apply here: https://spectra-london.org.uk/volunteer/
This #GivingTuesday, help Spectra support London’s most marginalised communities.
Your donation powers free sexual health services, trans peer support, and inclusive outreach.
👉 Donate today: https://spectra-london.org.uk/donate/
#SpectraLondon #Spectra #GivingTuesdayUK
Your donation powers free sexual health services, trans peer support, and inclusive outreach.
👉 Donate today: https://spectra-london.org.uk/donate/
#SpectraLondon #Spectra #GivingTuesdayUK
December 2, 2025 at 9:01 AM
This #GivingTuesday, help Spectra support London’s most marginalised communities.
Your donation powers free sexual health services, trans peer support, and inclusive outreach.
👉 Donate today: https://spectra-london.org.uk/donate/
#SpectraLondon #Spectra #GivingTuesdayUK
Your donation powers free sexual health services, trans peer support, and inclusive outreach.
👉 Donate today: https://spectra-london.org.uk/donate/
#SpectraLondon #Spectra #GivingTuesdayUK
World AIDS Day 2025.
Today, we honour the 42 million lives lost since the start of the AIDS epidemic and stand in solidarity with the 40.8 million people living with HIV worldwide.
Stand with us. Act now.
Today, we honour the 42 million lives lost since the start of the AIDS epidemic and stand in solidarity with the 40.8 million people living with HIV worldwide.
Stand with us. Act now.
December 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
World AIDS Day 2025.
Today, we honour the 42 million lives lost since the start of the AIDS epidemic and stand in solidarity with the 40.8 million people living with HIV worldwide.
Stand with us. Act now.
Today, we honour the 42 million lives lost since the start of the AIDS epidemic and stand in solidarity with the 40.8 million people living with HIV worldwide.
Stand with us. Act now.
💬 Got questions about sexual health? We’ve got answers!
What questions do you have about your sexual health?
Drop them in the comments or send us a DM. Our team is here to help you with confidential, judgment-free information. 💙
#Spectra #SpectraLondon #SexualHealth #SafeSex #HealthMatters
What questions do you have about your sexual health?
Drop them in the comments or send us a DM. Our team is here to help you with confidential, judgment-free information. 💙
#Spectra #SpectraLondon #SexualHealth #SafeSex #HealthMatters
November 28, 2025 at 10:01 AM
💬 Got questions about sexual health? We’ve got answers!
What questions do you have about your sexual health?
Drop them in the comments or send us a DM. Our team is here to help you with confidential, judgment-free information. 💙
#Spectra #SpectraLondon #SexualHealth #SafeSex #HealthMatters
What questions do you have about your sexual health?
Drop them in the comments or send us a DM. Our team is here to help you with confidential, judgment-free information. 💙
#Spectra #SpectraLondon #SexualHealth #SafeSex #HealthMatters
Join us as a Community Sexual Health Outreach Manager! Oversee our community-based sexual health services across North West & South West London.
4 days a week, £38,000 FTE (£30,400 pro rata)
ℹ️ Apply here: https://spectra-london.org.uk/get-involved/<a href="/hashtag/vacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#vacancies
⏰ Due date: Midday, 5th January 2026
4 days a week, £38,000 FTE (£30,400 pro rata)
ℹ️ Apply here: https://spectra-london.org.uk/get-involved/<a href="/hashtag/vacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#vacancies
⏰ Due date: Midday, 5th January 2026
November 27, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Join us as a Community Sexual Health Outreach Manager! Oversee our community-based sexual health services across North West & South West London.
4 days a week, £38,000 FTE (£30,400 pro rata)
ℹ️ Apply here: https://spectra-london.org.uk/get-involved/<a href="/hashtag/vacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#vacancies
⏰ Due date: Midday, 5th January 2026
4 days a week, £38,000 FTE (£30,400 pro rata)
ℹ️ Apply here: https://spectra-london.org.uk/get-involved/<a href="/hashtag/vacancies" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#vacancies
⏰ Due date: Midday, 5th January 2026
Join our team as a Young People’s Services Manager!
3 days a week
£38,000 FTE (£22,800 pro rata)
Develop & support our youth service offer across South West London
ℹ️ More info on our website: spectra-london.org.uk/get-involved/#vacancies
⏰ Closing date: Midday, 5 January 2026
3 days a week
£38,000 FTE (£22,800 pro rata)
Develop & support our youth service offer across South West London
ℹ️ More info on our website: spectra-london.org.uk/get-involved/#vacancies
⏰ Closing date: Midday, 5 January 2026
November 25, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Join our team as a Young People’s Services Manager!
3 days a week
£38,000 FTE (£22,800 pro rata)
Develop & support our youth service offer across South West London
ℹ️ More info on our website: spectra-london.org.uk/get-involved/#vacancies
⏰ Closing date: Midday, 5 January 2026
3 days a week
£38,000 FTE (£22,800 pro rata)
Develop & support our youth service offer across South West London
ℹ️ More info on our website: spectra-london.org.uk/get-involved/#vacancies
⏰ Closing date: Midday, 5 January 2026
Every week, Spectra’s outreach team visits local community hubs to offer free, confidential HIV & STI testing - and real conversations about sexual health.
Come as you are, no appointment needed. Find our where we are next week here:
https://spectra-london.org.uk/all-events/
Come as you are, no appointment needed. Find our where we are next week here:
https://spectra-london.org.uk/all-events/
November 23, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Every week, Spectra’s outreach team visits local community hubs to offer free, confidential HIV & STI testing - and real conversations about sexual health.
Come as you are, no appointment needed. Find our where we are next week here:
https://spectra-london.org.uk/all-events/
Come as you are, no appointment needed. Find our where we are next week here:
https://spectra-london.org.uk/all-events/