TransgenderTrend has a Crowdfunder

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www.crowdfunder.co.uk/transgender-trend-school-resources/?

I don't know how many people realise that TransgenderTrend receives no public money, no funding other than voluntary contributions. What they have achieved under these conditions is nothing short of amazing. But in order for this to continue they need funds. Please consider donating to this worthwhile project to provide copies of their Schools Resource Packs to UK schools.

The Angels forum is also pushing to close down this Crowdfunder. Here

I was going to give £20 till I saw above that the TRAs are trying to shut it down, so I gave £50 instead.

Now donated twice.

And if the idiots succeed in getting the crowdfunder closed down, I'll go via their website with double the money.

It looks like it's that awful Allsorts guidance they want circulated to schools.

Where has it gone?

Due to an unprecedented number of complaints, Crowdfunder have decided to suspend Transgender Trends funding project, whilst they investigate it further

This means the Crowdfunder campaign will not be able to be viewed and no new pledges will be able to be made during this time.
Please email Crowdfunder with your support for the Transgender Trend campaign. Donations can also be made directly through their website. There is a donate button in the side bar of the site.
www.transgendertrend.com

Just looking at their donate section, looks easy enough! I saw a pair of shorts today that I liked, but didn't buy, so, will put the money saved to better use

Done. Amazing how a bit of anger will drive my usually shrivelled charity-muscle.

Tweet from TransgenderTrend

"We have been told by @crowdfunderuk that our our project has been suspended pending further investigation, due to an 'unprecedented number of complaints.' All complaints we have seen on Twitter are libelous. Please contact [email protected] to support us."

twitter.com/Transgendertrd/status/1002525265518526464

Those comments! What a fucking cult they are.

I have contacted Crowdfunder. They need to hear from people who support the project - cult tactics will win otherwise.

Yes I will do too.

There's an email address to complain about the concerted complaints aka bullying.
[email protected]
I've emailed them.

I've emailed Crowdfunder too. I don't normally but a tiny group of shouty extremists shutting down debate and information enrages me.

I don't do twitter so I can't tweet them.

I've also donated double what I planned to via their website.

The many parents who have teens caught up in trans id will be so grateful for the support of other mums. This is quite the lonely road x

So I've had a response to my email to Crowdfunder:

"
Hi there,

Thank you for taking the time to email regarding the project 'Transgender Trend Schools Resource Pack'. We appreciate your feedback.

Crowdfunder's mission is to tackle's society's challenges by making ideas happen. We are proud of our track record of helping thousands of projects, many of which are at the forefront of leading social change, to raise the money and support they need.

Crowdfunder receives up to 200 new project ideas a day from people all over the UK who want to see change in their communities. We welcome the debate and spotlight this puts on issues facing our society, but also fully understand our responsibility to ensure crowdfunding projects are acting within the law.

So far over 196 people have supported the Transgender Trend Schools Education Pack project. It's raised over £4,840, with 69 supportive comments posted on its page.

However, due to an unprecedented number of complaints about the project, in line with our content guidelines and terms and conditions, we have decided suspended the project whilst we investigate the project further.

Best wishes,

Katie"

Can I ask for some help formulating a response please?

Emailed too, but I expect to receive the same response as previously posted.

Just to check, if I haven’t had an email about a refund or had the donation reimbursed, has it already been received by Transgender Trend?

I'm wondering about the best form of words to get across how important this is.

I also haven't had any email about returning funds, although I imagine that will depend on the outcome of the "investigation"

David

I don't think they have received the monies, I think they are held for a certain amount of time. I presume refunds will come if they take it down permanently. Then I will donate via the site.

I believe Crowdfunder have the option to reimburse all pledges if they wish. Hope this won't be their preferred option. Maybe if they receive enough supportive emails, they will allow TT to keep what has been pledged so far?

Thanks @Ereshkigal. Hopefully the investigation goes the right way.

"Crowdfunding platform suspends campaign to distribute 'deceitful' school resources on transgender young people
Transgender children's charity, Mermaids, 'delighted' by decision"

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/transgender-trend-crowdfunder-school-children-young-people-resource-pack-suspended-a8379556.html

I donated early on and have emailed confirming that TgT guidance is in line with EA legislation and that their watchful waitibg recommendation for GNC kids is based on NHS Tavistock gender clinic best practice. Asked them to check these refs and reinstate fund.
Mermaids also era et al are despicable.

As the Crowdfunder has been taken down, I've just donated directly to Transgender Trend on their website.

With any luck there'll be an intelligent article about this in The Times and lots of free publicity.