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Welcome

We are a mutual aid network created by and for members of the trans+ community in Maidstone and West Kent, although we do have guests from across the county.

We offer a consistent, supportive, friendly space for all transgender, non-binary, and intersex adults (18+), whether questioning, just starting out, or well into transition.

Community matters. You’re welcome to be part of this one. Please visit Join Us to apply to attend our meetings, or to join our MTN News mailing list.

About Us

This group started from a simple realisation: Maidstone and West Kent didn’t have enough genuinely safe, welcoming, and affirming spaces for us. So we made one.

We’re built around mutual aid. That means supporting each other in practical ways—sharing knowledge, helping out, listening, and just showing up. It's also fine if you just want to hang out. People do better when they’re not isolated. It’s as simple as that.

We’re not a service or an institution. We’re a group of people trying to build something solid and supportive together. That means honesty, respect, and looking out for each other.

What to Expect

We meet every other Thursday from 7-9pm in a relaxed, informal setting with beautiful gardens to explore. There’s no pressure to be anything other than yourself. Some people come to talk, some to listen, some just to be in a space where they don’t have to explain who they are.

Evenings might include:

Conversation and mutual support
Games and shared activities
Book swaps and a small shared library
Skill-sharing
Film or comedy nights
Quiet social time

Join in as much or as little as you like.

We’re also planning some additional and offsite events. Things are still taking shape, and the direction of the group will come from the people in it, including you.

Come join us August 6, 7-9pm in Maidstone

For safety, we don’t publish our meeting location publicly. Details are shared after you get in touch, but if you’re looking for connection, support, or just somewhere you don’t have to explain yourself, you’re welcome here. You don’t need to have everything figured out—turning up is enough. We will always be a judgement-free zone.

Use our online form to answer a few questions first (again, for the group's safety), and we’ll add you to our mailing list so you receive all the details for the next meet.

See you at MTN! ♥️

MTN Giving

Help us help by giving a small amount. Your support will keep the group available and accessible: every penny goes directly toward meeting resources, our growing community find, building our shared library and more. By covering these costs, you ensure our group remains a safe, private, judgment-free space with zero financial barriers for any trans+ adult in Maidstone and West Kent.

All donations use a discrete MTNetwork account description.

Maidstone Pride

We are proud to have partnered with Maidstone Pride for the family-friendly Big Gay Out, Saturday 13th June, 2026. It was our first event as a group and the day was a HUGE success with lots of people wanting to join us, plenty of free bottled water and fizzy drinks given out, and some handy donations received.

We met so many gorgeous, fabulous, interesting, wonderful people from our community, and plenty of active allies too! Maybe we saw you there as well?

Code of Conduct

We keep this space safe by sticking to a few clear rules:

18+ only
This is an adults-only space.
Respect all journeys
There’s no “right” way to be trans. Respect where people are at.
Privacy matters
Don’t out people or share identifying details outside the group without clear consent.
Respect boundaries
Don’t comment on someone’s body or appearance unless they’ve clearly invited it.
No photos or recording
Not without permission from organisers and everyone involved.
Peer support, not therapy
We’re not professionals, but we can signpost you towards support if you need it.
Zero tolerance
No racism, transphobia, homophobia, misogyny, misandry, ableism, or other hate.
Be mindful
Think about how what you say might land with others.
Guests and allies
You can bring a +1 for support. They must be an ally, and you’re responsible for them while they’re there.

We know it can be intimidating to come for the first time. Bringing someone with you is completely fine—just make sure they understand and follow the above.

Hope to meet you soon!

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