Empowering Transgender Lives

Who Are We?

We are the largest and longest established transgender support group in the UK, and have developed a support network which has been at the forefront of the transgender, transvestite, transsexual and cross-dressing community since 1966!

We believe that transgendered people have the right to dignity. The internet often displays transgendered people as sexual objects – the Beaumont Society aims to dispel this myth and is not available for sexual liaisons !

Lynne in a park in Autumn

What is the Beaumont Society?

The Beaumont Society is a charitable organization dedicated to supporting the transgender community. Our mission is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for transgender individuals, their families, and friends. We offer a range of services including support groups, educational resources, and advocacy to promote understanding and acceptance of transgender issues.

What Do We Do?

A support network for the trans-community

As well as being a support network, the society keenly promotes a better understanding of the conditions of transgender, transvestism and gender dysphoria in society, thereby creating and improving tolerance and acceptance of these conditions by a wider public.

Based in the United Kingdom, the Society is a democratically run, non-profit organisation funded entirely by membership subscriptions and donations. Our publications include a quarterly Magazine that is essential reading and represents a lifeline for those unable to attend one of the Society’s many social groups.

Our Aims

As a UK-registered charity, our primary focus is the transgender individual. In support of that focus, we aim to:

Engage and support the accomplishment of any lawful activity that promotes the above aims.

Form an association for the transgender community to facilitate mutual support and communication to improve the health, emotional well-being and confidence of transgender people.

Promote and assist the study of gender.

Educate lay and professional groups about Transgenderism, Gender Dysphoria and the work of the Society.

Sophie by the sea side
2 Beaumont Ladies standing in fon a bridge in a country setting

History of the Beaumont Society

Initially founded in 1966, the society started as a UK Chapter of the secret American organisation “Full Personality Expression” (FPE). From those early roots, the UK Chapter eventually became the Beaumont Society, taking the name of the Chevalier d’Eon de Beaumont. Initially, all members had to be sponsored by an existing member and vetted before being accepted – but this is no longer true.

Traditionally regarded as a secret MTF group for cross-dressers, the society has significantly evolved since these humble beginnings. It’s now open to any section of the transgender community who would like to join, MTF, FTM, bi or non-gendered – even wives and partners. If you are a wife or partner, we would also recommend our sister Friends, Familly & Partners organisation, which was established explicitly for you.

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Get Involved with the Beaumont Society

Become a part of our supportive community. Whether you want to volunteer, attend our events, or make a donation, your involvement makes a difference. Click the button to learn more about how you can contribute to the Beaumont Society.

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Your donations help us provide vital services and support to the transgender community. Every contribution makes a difference. Thank you for your generosity.