From a small acorn.

It is invariably difficult for us to envisage that the mighty oak tree grows from a tiny acorn. Standing up to 45 metres in height, the oak represents ‘strength’ in UK woodlands.

Much the same could be said about this website – we are growing. Yes, there was me at first, but our editorial team has also grown as we developed.

Our list of guest writers has grown significantly as well – even to include the odd gender crit. Never say we dont try to be fair!

But ultimately, we are a website trying to promote trans acceptance in society – an online magazine with reports and articles for trans folk, not to forget our phenomenal allies.  

And then of course there are those investigative articles, putting a new perspective on what is happening behind the scenes.

The truth. 

Sometimes we publish what we find out on this website, sometimes we feed that information to others better placed than ourselves. Via Twitter, we are followed by hundreds of stakeholders including very well known journalists and those who sit in our government. 

To continue our growth, we need more quality content and an editorial team that continues our development.

So there is news!

Today I am delighted to confirm Nicola Rose is joining Claire, Julie, Paul and myself as co-editors of Stephs Place. Nicola is a seasoned professional within her everyday work, and we can only marvel at her expertise in writing up the events in the GMC v Dr Helen case.

Welcome aboard, Nicola and thank you for joining us!

 

Authored by Steph  @PlaceSteph

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(Pronouns - she/her) - Steph Richards is a 73-year-old 'post-op' trans woman with a Gender Recognition Certificate and works as a human rights activist. She was the elected Women's and LGBT Officer at Portsmouth Labour Party 2021 - 2024, CEO of Translucent.Org.UK, winner of the LGBT Organisation of the Year at the National Diversity Awards in 2022, co-founder of Women's Action Network (Portsmouth) and a volunteer at a Women's health charity. Steph was shortlisted as a "Gender Role Model" at the National Diversity Awards in 2025. Steph has been platformed live on BBC Radio 4 three times, including Women's Hour. She has also appeared on Times Radio, LBC Radio, GB News and Channel 4 News. In 2023, Steph debated trans human rights at an American university event alongside Harvard biologist and author Carole Hooven, PhD. Steph (an intersectional feminist) is passionate about the inclusion and acceptance of trans people in society. She advocates for women in prison, specifically pregnant women and calls out the mounting concern that abortion rights are at risk in the UK. She was the recipient of an Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Award in March, 2023.

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