National Diversity Awards Shortlist (2021)
Social Enterprise UK Honour Roll (2020)
WHO IS G(END)ER SWAP?
G(end)er Swap is a UK based LGBTIQ+ clothing outreach organisation and community interest company that supports trans and gender non-conforming individuals to access clothes and community with bespoke pop-ups, LGBTQ style workshops and exhibitions that support trans individuals with style, makeup and wellness resources. G(end)er Swap is based in England and Wales but operates UK/EU wide.
OUR TEAM
Santi, Founder & Creative Director
Santi, Founder & Creative Director
Santi, Founder & Creative Director
Santi is a queer creative, public speaker, unconventional academic, DIY fashionista + make-up artist.
Santi has a Master's in Women's Studies from Oxford University. Their research explored trans and gender non-conforming fashion activist movements. Santi was an official network member of the TORCH-Queer Studies Network and the Graduate Re
Santi is a queer creative, public speaker, unconventional academic, DIY fashionista + make-up artist.
Santi has a Master's in Women's Studies from Oxford University. Their research explored trans and gender non-conforming fashion activist movements. Santi was an official network member of the TORCH-Queer Studies Network and the Graduate Representative for Oxford Student Union’s Women’s Campaign (WOMCAM) at University of Oxford- actively engaging in queer and feminist academic movements. Santi has a background in mental health support which is integrated into the workshops and training seminars they implement across the UK/EU. Santi has also participated in academic conferences including UCD (Dublin), University of Oxford, McGill University (Canada) and Humboldt University (Berlin) and collaborated with Trans Pride Brighton, Outcomers Pride and Trans Pride Southwest.
Lee, Event Support (London)
Santi, Founder & Creative Director
Santi, Founder & Creative Director
Lee aka Archie is a drag thing, fan of dogs, and queer historian with gender concussion. Angered by the way that queer and trans youth are demonised and dismissed, particularly in the media, their current research seeks to explore the intersections of childhood, gender and sexuality since the 1970s. In doing so, they hope to show that LGB
Lee aka Archie is a drag thing, fan of dogs, and queer historian with gender concussion. Angered by the way that queer and trans youth are demonised and dismissed, particularly in the media, their current research seeks to explore the intersections of childhood, gender and sexuality since the 1970s. In doing so, they hope to show that LGBTQ+ young people must be recognised as self-knowing individuals who require greater support and autonomy than is currently accessible. As a drag thing, Archie works with themes of feminism, trans rights, body positivity and sheer silliness, and is one half of the duo Patriarky. Having been involved in a range of organisations campaigning for gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights, Lee is committed to helping create safer spaces for all queer folks and is excited to be part of the G(end)er Swap team!
Oska, Event Support (Wales)
Santi, Founder & Creative Director
Oska, Event Support (Wales)
Oska is a Cardiff-born trans non-binary fashion lover, blogger and writer. Their fashion blog, Domestic Eccentric, focuses on #eccentric #fashion and LGBTQ style at affordable prices that looks unique but its still practical for every-day wear. Alongside daily outfits, the blog also covers affordable cosplay, tips for #travel, packing, an
Oska is a Cardiff-born trans non-binary fashion lover, blogger and writer. Their fashion blog, Domestic Eccentric, focuses on #eccentric #fashion and LGBTQ style at affordable prices that looks unique but its still practical for every-day wear. Alongside daily outfits, the blog also covers affordable cosplay, tips for #travel, packing, and clothing modification processes.
Their writing blog, Oska Writes, covers many aspects of writing from non-fiction #spirituality, image-prompted short stories, samples from upcoming projects, book reviews and much more. Oska's first book, Stories to Stay Alive To, is currently available on Amazon. You can find Oska on Twitter and Youtube
Mission Statement
G(end)er Swap is a traveling support initiative and an awareness campaign that celebrates and educates on gender diversity through the medium of fashion.
G(end)er Swap advocates for inclusivity within mainstream shopping spaces: gender-neutral facilities, clothing sections and size, and style diversity for all genders.
G(end)er Swap creates spaces for gender non-conforming individuals to access community, clothes and self-care related resources. We work with mainstream retailers to be more gender inclusive and trans friendly.
G(end)er Swap collaborates with various artists, organisations and corporations to deliver requested services to the trans, and wider, LGBTIQ+ community.
Lastly, reducing texstile waste is important to us. G(end)er Swap operates under an environmentally sustainable model that encourages you to swap, thrift or upcyle your clothes (where possible) when building a new wardrobe.
G(end)er Swap wants to support you to BE WHOEVER and to WEAR WHATEVER.
G(end)er Swap is now online (due to COVID) offering bespoke virtual workshops and online resources on LGBTQ style, makeup and wellness across our platforms!
You will find gender inclusive facilities and a range of sizes and styles at our clothing events. Our collaborative workshops are delivered to all ages, genders and abilities. We deliver learning seminars, consultancy and training to allies too.
G(end)er Swap is reliant on donations and therefore we try our best to cater to all requests although this is not always a guarantee.
We work with other grassroots organisations and trans activists to deliver triage services and to signpost individuals to other resources they may need.
Our Partners
