Gender Identity Research and Education Society

What Gender Identity Research and Education Society does

Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES) is a UK-registered charity (Registered Charity No. 1068137), founded in 1997 and headquartered in Ashtead, Surrey, that operates as a trans-led, UK-wide organisation dedicated to improving the lives of trans, gender-diverse and non-binary people of all ages. Its service portfolio is anchored on evidence-based research, training, e-learning, and consultancy delivered to individuals, families, educators, healthcare professionals, employers, and policymakers. Operationally, GIRES combines a content and community platform (website, TranzWiki directory of trans support groups, Annual Research Day, Annual Research Awards, and resource categories covering education, employment, faith, health, law, research, and support) with direct training and consultancy delivery across multiple UK cities (London, Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Newcastle, Sheffield).

GIRES is governed by a Trustee Board and reports a headcount in the 11–50 range. Its underlying technology is not publicly disclosed; the website functions as the primary digital hub, and a 'Next Chapter' initiative launched in 2025 is rebuilding the site to integrate research, community network, training, and resources. Products include GIRES Training (specialist training for public and private sector organisations), E-Learning modules, TranzWiki support directory, Research Publications, ARD (Annual Research Day) event, the Annual Research Awards programme (£500 prize), and projects such as 'A Legacy of Kindness' and 'Being Ready'. Partnerships include WPATH (including co-recognition of the 2009 Endocrine Society Guidelines), Consortium, the National LGB&T Partnership, the Ban Conversion Therapy coalition, Mermaids, and Depend, with funding historically sourced from the Nuffield Foundation, King's Fund, and Servite Sisters Charitable Trust Fund for specific research projects.

Monetisation follows a charitable multi-stream model rather than conventional product pricing: (i) recurring membership subscriptions from over 400 individual and corporate members; (ii) one-off donations and crowdfunding (most recently a 2025 crowdfunder used to fund the 'Next Chapter' digital build); (iii) project-specific grants from charitable foundations; and (iv) fee-based training, e-learning and consultancy services to public and private sector organisations. Pricing for training, e-learning, and consultancy is not publicly disclosed. GIRES maintains ICO registration (Tier 1, reference ZB382272) and issues policy submissions and joint statements with 100+ partner organisations, including commentary on tribunal rulings such as the Sandie Peggie and Leonardo UK cases in 2025.

Name

Gender Identity Research and Education Society

Legal name

Gender Identity Research and Education Society

Website

https://gires.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GIRES is a UK-wide, trans-led charity founded in 1997 that provides evidence-based research, specialist training, e-learning, and consultancy to trans, gender-diverse, and non-binary individuals, their families, educators, healthcare professionals, employers, and policymakers.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Leatherhead

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: GIRES has over 400 individual and corporate members who pay annual subscriptions. Members include individuals and organisations supporting the charity's mission.
2. Donations and Crowdfunding: The charity receives one-off donations from supporters. A recent successful crowdfunder enabled repositioning of GIRES with new digital infrastructure.
3. Charitable Grants: GIRES receives grants from charitable foundations including the Nuffield Foundation and King's Fund for specific research and project work. Funding also from the Servite Sisters Charitable Trust Fund and other donors.
4. Training, E-learning and Consultancy Fees: GIRES delivers specialist training, e-learning, and consultancy services to public and private sector organisations, generating fee-based revenue.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GIRES is a UK-wide trans-led charity that delivers specialist training, e-learning, and consultancy to public and private sector organisations on trans and gender-diverse inclusion. It also produces evidence-based research publications, maintains the TranzWiki directory of support groups, and provides direct help to trans, gender-diverse, and non-binary individuals and their families through telephone, email, and workshops.

Product overview

GIRES is a UK-wide trans led charity offering a portfolio of services including specialist training, e-learning, consultancy, and research publications. The organisation provides evidence-based resources through its digital platforms including TranzWiki (a directory of support groups), the Annual Research Day event, and the Annual Research Awards programme. Projects such as 'A Legacy of Kindness' and 'Being Ready' complement the core service offerings of training and e-learning for organisations and individuals seeking to improve trans inclusion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GIRES Training
• E-Learning
• TranzWiki
• GIRES Annual Research Awards
• Research Publications
• A Legacy of Kindness
• Being Ready
• Consultancy Services
• Annual Research Day (ARD)
• Individual Help and Family Workshops

Quantifiable outcome

• GIRES has over 400 individual and corporate members.
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWPATH is a leading global professional organisation dedicated to promoting evidence-based standards of care for transgender health. GIRES maintains a partnership with WPATH, whose logo appears on the GIRES homepage, reflecting shared mission in advancing knowledge and best practice in gender identity. GIRES has collaborated with WPATH on research awards and Standards of Care publications.
• ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium is the UK-wide membership organisation for LGBTQ+ organisations. Its logo appears alongside GIRES' partnerships section, indicating mutual collaboration and shared membership network within the LGBTQ+ sector.
• The National LGB&T PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe National LGB&T Partnership is a collaborative network of UK LGBTQ+ organisations working together to influence policy and improve services. GIRES partners with this body as shown by its logo on the GIRES homepage, indicating joint working on shared advocacy and policy goals.
• Ban Conversion TherapyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBan Conversion Therapy is a coalition working to end conversion therapy practices. GIRES is listed as a partner organisation supporting this initiative, having signed a joint statement with over 100 organisations calling on MPs to scrutinise the EHRC Code of Practice.
• MermaidscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIRES collaborates closely with Mermaids, a charity supporting gender-diverse children and young people. The organisations have worked together on family workshops, joint research projects, and advocacy. GIRES works closely with Mermaids to support families where the gender variant person is aged 19 or less.
• DependcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIRES has collaborated with Depend (a UK trans peer support group) on a national programme of workshops for families of people affected by gender dysphoria. The partnership has delivered workshops across multiple UK cities.

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/giresmessages
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gires-gender-identity-research-and-education-society
• Instagraminstagram.com/gires_uk
• Xx.com/GIRESUK

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