To mark Trans Day of Visibility 2026, Trans in the City has unveiled its inaugural Trans and Non-Binary Changemakers List, recognising individuals making a meaningful difference across the UK’s business, not-for-profit and grassroots sectors.
The list celebrates those advancing inclusion, creating supportive spaces and championing progress for trans and non-binary communities. It shines a spotlight on individuals whose work is often overlooked, despite its profound and far-reaching impact.
UNSUNG HEROES
Many of those featured are described as “unsung champions” – individuals deeply committed to supporting others and creating change, often without seeking recognition.
Commenting on the launch, Bobbi Pickard, CEO of Trans in the City said: “It gives me such joy to release the inaugural Trans in the City Changemakers List, released on Trans Day of Visibility 2026, as a celebration of the trans and non-binary people that work so tirelessly helping the trans community in business, not-for-profits and community organisations throughout the UK.
“These are the unsung champions, the people too busy and too humble to shout about the work they do and their achievements, those who help improve trans and non-binary people’s lives and wellbeing, in some cases truly saving lives, without expecting attention or gratitude. Today we highlight them and give thanks to them for being the positive role models not just for our community but for all society.”
The Changemakers List aims not only to recognise individual contributions, but also to raise awareness of the breadth of work being done to support trans and non-binary people nationwide.
TRANS IN THE CITY CHANGEMAKERS LIST 2026
The full list of Trans and Non-Binary Changemakers 2026 (in alphabetical order by first name), include:
- Adelle Barker
- Antonia Belcher OBE
- Ayla Holdom
- Ben Pechey
- Bobby Harding
- Cerian Hedd
- Charlie Martin
- Chay Brown
- Christina Riley
- Connor Freel
- Danielle St James
- Dewi Emberton
- Eden Edenbrow
- Elizabeth Hirst
- Ella Slade
- Emma Cusdin
- Dr Finn Mackay
- Fox Fisher
- Freddy McConnell
- Gabbie Santos
- Grace Sangster-Wall
- Hafren Jones
- Hannah Graf MBE
- Helen Belcher OBE
- Jacqui Gavin
- Jak Matthews
- Jake Graf
- James Dean
- Jamie Rinkert
- Jane Fae
- Jay Crawford
- Jay-Harley Rees
- Jay Stewart
- Jenny-Anne Bishop OBE
- Jess O’Thomson
- Jia Wei Lee
- Jill LeFlour
- Joanne Lockwood
- Joanne Monck OBE
- Joshua ‘Satch’ Satchell
- Jude Guaitamacchi
- Juliet Jacques
- Kate Hutchinson
- Dr Kate Nambiar
- Kate O’Donnell
- Katie Neeves
- Kay R. Dennis
- Kim Tatum (Mzz Kimberly)
- Kim Warren
- Lauren Dempsey
- Lauren Kirby
- Leah Beckbridge
- Lee Hurley
- Leo Lardie
- Lewis Hancox
- Libro Levi Bridgeman
- Lilly Newton
- Lizzy Rimmington
- Lowie Trevena
- Lucian Wolfgang Main
- Lucy Clark
- Marianne Oakes
- Marty Davies
- Mary Deans
- Mylo
- Naomi Reid
- Nic Crosara
- Nicky Burr
- Nicola Petfield
- Nour Shaker-Fayad
- Octavian Starr
- Oliver Ellis
- Olivia Campbell-Cavendish LLB
- Oscar Davies
- Oscar T Hoyle
- Paula Swarbrick
- Petra Wenham
- Phoenix Dewberry
- Rachel Luxton
- Ramses Wolfe
- Rebecca Tallon-de-Haviland
- Rhian Carter
- Robin Moira White
- Robyn Newark
- Roz Kaveney
- Sam McCracken
- Sammie Howard
- Rev’d Sarah Jones
- Sarah Lynn
- Sarah O’Connell
- Sarah Savage
- Shaan Knan
- Shea Coffey
- Simon Croft
- Skye Morden
- Sophie Parker
- Steph Richards
- Steven Whittle OBE
- T Levene
- Tali-Eel Flaire Wootton
- Tara Hewitt
- Tate Smith
- Ugla Stefanía Kristjönudóttir Jónsdóttir
- Verity Smith
- Vicky Hodges
- Victoria McCloud
- Victoria Oldman
The honourees will be celebrated at a dedicated launch event in London, powered by Lumiére London and supported by Channel 4 and Pall Mall Medical. The event will bring together community members, allies and partners to honour the achievements of this year’s cohort.
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