Support for our trans, non-binary, genderqueer or gender non-conforming students

The Gender Expression Fund is for any trans, non-binary, genderqueer or gender non-conforming students of Leeds University Union that want access to items that will help them feel more comfortable. Whether it’s to combat gender dysphoria and/or support gender euphoria, we want our trans students to feel safe and healthy.

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Applications are open from 10am on Friday 3 May 2024 until 4pm on Friday 14 June 2024.

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Accessing the fund

The maximum amount that can be applied for is £50, and can be used to pay for an item(s), in part or in full.

Please note that the fund is intended for physical items (see here) or minor cosmetic procedures (such as ear piercings or hair cuts) only. We cannot fund medical procedures, therapy costs, hormone costs, transport to appointments, or contribute to savings/fundraisers for surgical procedures.

Once the application window closes and applications are assessed, you will be contacted for further information on how to receive the funds through a UK bank transfer, if you have been selected on this occasion as an awardee.

  • Submit the application form.
  • Your application will be reviewed by the Equality and Liberation Officer, a member of the LUU Advice Team, and LUU’s Liberation and Campaign Assistant, no longer than 5 working days after the application close date.
  • Once your application has been reviewed, you will be informed of the outcome by email (normally within 2 working days of the review) and asked to provide payment details.
  • Once we have received your payment details, we will pay you the amount applied for via BACS (bank transfer) within 3-5 working days.

Eligibility

  • You must be a registered student at the University of Leeds, and a member of LUU.
  • You must identify as either transgender, non-binary, intersex, genderqueer, gender-diverse or gender non-conforming.
  • You must be able to provide a clear outline of what you need from the fund, with some reasoning.
  • Your request must not exceed £50.
  • You must not plan to use the Fund to contribute to fundraisers, ‘GoFundMe’ pages or to give to others.

Applications are accessed on the basis of the following:

  • Meeting the eligibility criteria
  • Financial need
  • Impact the fund could have on the applicant’s sense of belonging and engagement at LUU

If you have any questions, please email LUU.PET@leeds.ac.uk.