The assisted pathway to
gender affirming care.Find out how you can support.
We’re building a fund to help trans+ people on low incomes access hormone therapy, in cases where getting the care they need is otherwise difficult or out of reach.
Access to gender-affirming healthcare can make a profound difference to someone’s life. The Gender Pathway is an independent, not-for-profit organisation raising funds to help make that care more accessible and affordable for those over the age of 16.
The fund is now accepting donations.
Your support will help us get the fund up and running and start supporting people as soon as we can.
Help us build the fund.
Empowerment
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to access healthcare that helps them feel more comfortable, confident and at home in themselves. We’re here to help trans and non-binary people take that step on their own terms.
Financial Accessibility
Cost shouldn’t stand in the way of accessing gender-affirming healthcare. We work to make care more financially accessible for people in our community who might otherwise struggle to afford it.
Equality
We believe trans+ people deserve the same access to healthcare as everyone else. We’re working towards a future where the care people need is accessible to all, regardless of their circumstances.
For too many people, care remains out of reach.
NHS gender services are subject to ever-growing waitlists and barriers, leaving many people facing years without access to the care they need.
For those who are priced out of private healthcare, there may be no assured, safe alternative.
Our fund will help people access a reduced-fee pathway to expert, safe gender-affirming healthcare.
Your donation helps make care possible
We are raising money to provide grants that cover most of the initial costs of private gender-affirming hormone therapy.
We will be funding care delivered by expert, regulated healthcare providers and will initially focus our resources on hormone therapy, rather than surgery, so that we can prioritise helping as many people as possible.
Support the fund
Thank you for your help.
How does it work?
Our funding journey, step by step.
The Gender Pathway sets a fundraising target.
1.
Members of the public donate to the fund.
2.
Applications open. Those seeking care can apply for funding.
3.
Successful applicants are paired with a partner provider.
4.
The provider delivers fully funded care for up to 2 years, until the individual’s care can be passed to their GP.
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The next funding round opens.
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(Please note we continue to collect donations throughout the process to support future funding rounds.)
About usWe’re a small, independent not-for-profit organisation, supported by a dedicated team of volunteers. We are rooted in the community we serve, with a team made up of trans+ and parents of trans+ people.
The Gender Pathway CIC was founded in July 2025 by Jace Tor Bulger (he/him) and Suzanne Coleclough (she/her). We’re committed to building a fund that is compassionate, responsible and transparent.
Meet the Team
Jace Tor Bulger (he/him)
Co-founder and Director
Jace is a trans man who works as a Senior Support Worker and Activities Coordinators at a not-for-profit disability organisation, and has been actively involved in a number of volunteering roles within his community. Jace graduated from the University of Wollongong, Australia where he studied aid and development, alongside gender studies. This experience fuelled Jace’s passion for finding ways to improve the lives of others, particularly within the trans and gender diverse community. While at university, Jace collaborated with international aid organisations and had hands-on experience with development projects.
Having been fortunate enough to secure access to trans healthcare in Australia, Jace wants to improve access to care in the UK.
Suzanne Coleclough (she/her)
Co-founder and Director
Suzanne Coleclough co-founder and director of the Gender Pathway: Suzanne has worked in family law for over 30 years. She set up the fund after navigating the challenges of accessing gender affirming care for a loved one.
Her intention with the fund is to provide practical support as well as sending a strong message of solidarity to the community. Suzanne has experience of volunteering for and running not for profit organisations.
Applications will be
opening soon.We’re currently raising funds and putting the final pieces of the pathway in place.
Applications are not open yet, but we hope to provide grants before too long.
When the fund opens, applications will be available to trans+ people aged 16 and over who have been on an NHS gender clinic waiting list for four years or more.
Initially the fund will support access to hormone therapy. We’re not currently able to provide funding for surgery. To find out more about how the fund works, visit our FAQs.
Be the first to know when applications open.
Get involved.
Help us grow something lasting.
The Gender Pathway is a new project, and we’re building it with the community.
There are a few ways to help:
Donate
Help us grow the fund to reach and support more people.
Share
Spread the word. Tell your friends, family and community about our work.
Volunteer
We welcome people from the trans+ community and allies with skills, experience or ideas to contribute.
Become a trusteeWe are now looking for trustees to help us move towards charitable status and strengthen our organisation for the future.
Please reach out if you have relevant background and experience.
Thank you for standing with our community.