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Five Bristol individuals featured on 2026 ‘Trans Changemakers’ list
The organisation ‘Trans in the City’ have released their inaugural list of ‘trans changemakers’.
The list of influential and inspirational trans figures in the UK included several based in Bristol.
Trans in the City CEO, Bobbi Pickard, said the list is “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”.
Pickard said: “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.”
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Eden Edenbrow is a University of Bristol alumni, and ex-equality, diversion and inclusion advisor for their Student Union.
They recently founded and co-founded ‘Inclusive North’ and ‘Inclusive Health’.
These two organisations help train professionals to uphold inclusive behaviour in the workplace.
Eden said it was a “lovely recognition” to be listed, and says the list reminded them that they are “on the right path”.
Eden Edenbrow is the founder of Inclusion North and Inclusion Health – photo: Trans in the City
Dr Finn Mackay achieved a doctorate of philosophy at the University of Bristol, and now is a senior lecturer at UWE, author and journalist.
Their expertise lies within feminism, domestic violence and transgender issues.
Their book Radical Feminism: Feminist Activism in Movement is widely praised for its commentary on the history and current state of radical feminism.
Dr Finn Mackay is an expert in feminism, domestic violence and transgender issues – photo: Trans in the City
Hafren Jones volunteers as co-chair of Trans Pride Bristol.
This role has facilitated meetings with MPs focusing on improving the living conditions of trans and non-binary Bristolians.
Hafren Jones is co-chair of Trans Pride Bristol – photo: Trans in the City
Along with her wife, Lauren Kirby runs Bristol Crossroads.
In Lauren’s words, the organisation aims to “provide a safe, private, friendly, social space for TG (transgender) and questioning people”.
Lauren also hosts events in Bristol, creating a social space for the trans/non-binary communities in Bristol.
Lauren Kirby works to provide safe spaces for trans people – photo: Trans in the City
Former Bristol24/7 LGBTQ+ Editor, Lowie Trevena, was also featured on the list.
As well as overseeing our LGBTQ+ section, they also co-hosted a podcast focussed on LGBTQ+ issues.
Lowie Trevena is Bristol24/7’s former LGBTQ+ Editor – photo: Trans in the City
Alongside Hafren Jones, Lowie has co-chaired Trans Pride Bristol over the past year.
Lowie thanked Trans in the City not just for their inclusion in the list but for the “spotlight” that Trans in the City shines on inspirational trans figures.
Main photo: Rob Browne
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