Sparkle Sanctuary - August

Sparkle Sanctuary - August

By Sparkle - The National Transgender Charity

Join us for an afternoon of easy socialising, in a sober and sensory friendly space!

Date and time

Location

The Proud Trust

49-51 Sidney Street Manchester M1 7HB United Kingdom

Good to know

Highlights

  • 4 hours
  • In person

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

Welcome to Sparkle Sanctuary!

Come join us for an afternoon of easy socialising, sober space, and a sanctuary to express creativity and joy!

Sparkle Sanctuary is facilitated by trans, non-binary & gender diverse people for our wonderful community. All ages are welcome.

What can you expect:

  • Binder swap
  • Crafts & colouring
  • Speed friending
  • Embroidery
  • Board games
  • Connect with your community
  • Hot meal and soft drinks provided

We look forward to welcoming you at Sparkle Sanctuary!

Accessibility information:

  • The Proud Place is accessible by wheelchairs including power chairs
  • There are gender neutral toilets, including an accessible toilet
  • A quiet sensory space is available for those who might need to decompress
  • Masks and hand sanitiser available
  • The Proud Place is a sober venue
  • Friendly volunteers on hand to help all afternoon

Changes to Sparkle Sanctuary:

August's Sanctuary is a safe space for those identifying as trans, non-binary and gender diverse. If you need to bring a carer or parent, that is no problem - please book them a ticket.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a ticket to attend?

Yes - please register for a ticket if you wish to attend. This helps us to learn more about our guests and to track numbers, which helps us to fund more free events for the community in the future. If you register for a ticket and can no longer attend, please cancel so we know who we are expecting.

Are children allowed to attend?

This event is suitable for children and young people, but under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Is the venue accessible?

The Proud Place has step-free access . There are gender neutral toilets including an accessible toilet. There will be a designated quiet space, and our volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions or help.

Do I have to arrive at 12.00?

Sparkle Sanctuary is a relaxed event with activities constantly running. Don't worry if you will be late!

I'm a trans ally - can I attend?

August's Sanctuary is a safe space for those identifying as trans, non-binary and gender diverse. If you need to bring a carer or parent (who's an ally), please book them a ticket.

Organised by

This an Official Sparkle Event run by our Dedicated Volunteers and Trustee Board for our Community.

Free
Aug 31 · 12:00 GMT+1