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.

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.