Esse House UK

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A large room filled with bits of old wood and partially taken-down partition walls, with windows along the left hand wall. It is clearly in the midst of renovation.
The mountains of north arran rising up behind the Isle of Bute on a sunny day
Bare framing sits atop a small brick building
Although I had my GRS over 30yelrs ago, and have advocated for trans rights for even longer - I am terrified for my future amd would like a key and alarm just to feel safe. I am too old and tired of the fight. All I want to do is Pee in Peace!
An aerial view of a box of brown envelopes. About 2 dozen. They are filled with a letter from esse house and an attached accessible toilet key.
A pile of about 20 letters, with addresses blurred.
EsseCamp Arran '26 - sun shines on the river-side campsite
An attendee of EsseCamp stands atop a large granite boulder, surveying the landscape
Water boils in a pot suspended above an open fire
A small waterfall cascades down rocks in a wild Scottish glen.
Some sausage cook in a pan in the foreground, as a border collie lays next to a river in a Scottish glen, with a sand river shore and a broad mix of trees in the background.
An accessible toilet key is glued to a letter thanking the applicant to the scheme.
A nice view from one of the tents during the last EsseCamp on Bute
A raised wooden walkway through a coastal meadow, with the mountain 'Goatfell' rising amongst hills in the background
A set of keys sits in a hand.
3 stone monoliths in a field with hills and mountains in the background.
EHS aims to provide private online tutoring to children in the UK that are finding it difficult to access education due to trans exclusive policy and/or bullying. We aim to deliver: Small Online Classes Key Stage 3 and up Fully Qualified & Vetted Staff Affordable for all, with bursaries available We plan to run a trial in the last half-term of the 2025/2026 academic year, with a view to launching in September 2026 with a full cohort in key stages (3-5) and a larger compliment of subjects.
A letter from esse house to a community member, to whom we have provided an accessible toilet key. "This program was designed to remove barriers by ensuring everyone can safely use facilities with dignity and confidence without compromising their identity, wherever they are. Carry a key with you everywhere - it opens up a network of accessible toilets, giving you peace of mind wherever you go." The key is attached to the letter.
Founded in May 2025, our Pee in Peace Program distributes accessible toilet keys to people who are experiencing, or are fearful of, hostilities in public facilities and work environments. As an organisation, we are firmly in opposition to UK government developments regarding trans rights, and believe that they are in contravention of European Human Rights law. We are acutely aware that it is not just trans people that are affected by the rhetoric or who stand to be unjustly targeted, so the Pee in Peace Program is open to anyone in the UK.
10 x 45min group Voice Club Sessions for £50
Telegraph headline - Suzanne Moore: This must be the year Britain finally kills off trans ideology
Esse House UK - Future Projects Have you got a qualification you aren't using? Are you a low-key expert in something? Whether you are a professional or an accomplished amateur - we want to pay you to turn your ability into a community opportunity. We are currently in the process of collecting applications, for future initiatives, it could be anything - just tell us what you are good at! The most important thing for us is that you share our values and have a desire to get paid to help the community.
Not long now! The date is approaching fast and we’re making preparations for our next EsseCamp taking place on the Isle of Arran between Friday 1st and Monday 4th May 2026.
A QR code, featuring the Esse House Logo at its centre.
The new Esse House UK logo, a blue house, with two stylized characters gathering around a heart
£2/month Over the course of the year, a monthly £2 donation would pay for a community member to attend one of our wild-camping weekends.
At Esse House, our mission is to improve the lives of trans and gender diverse people in need by providing essential services and support to our community. Founded in May 2025, our Pee in Peace Program distributes accessible toilet keys to people who are experiencing, or are fearful of, hostilities in public facilities and work environments. As an organisation, we are firmly in opposition to UK government developments regarding trans rights, and believe that they are in contravention of European Human Rights law. We are acutely aware that it is not just trans people that are affected by the rhetoric or who stand to be unjustly targeted, so the Pee in Peace Program is open to anyone in the UK.
About The Esse House School EHS aims to provide private online tutoring to children in the UK that are finding it difficult to access education due to trans exclusive policy and/or bullying. We aim to deliver: Small Online Classes Key Stage 3 and up Fully Qualified & Vetted Staff Affordable for all, with bursaries available
Pee in Peace ( PIP ) Program At Esse House, our mission is to improve the lives of trans and gender diverse people in need by providing essential services and support to our community. Founded in May 2025, our PIP Program distributes accessible toilet keys to people who are experiencing, or are fearful of, hostilities in public facilities and work environments. As an organisation, we are firmly in opposition to UK government developments regarding trans rights, and believe that they are in contravention of European Human Rights law.
Got a spare room? Shared busing can be daunting for gender diverse people. To help ensure a safe home environment for the community, we are building a network of trans-friendly room to rent in the UK. Rented rooms must be all bills inclusive in the proposed rent and prospective landlords must sign up to our Inclusivity Pledge.
Someone in a Facebook support group sharing a link to but accessible toilet keys on amazon
UK accessible toilet keys made from a silver metal, and brown manilla envelopes.
Accessible toilet keys sit atop envelopes.
Several envelopes are arranged so the addresses are obscured sit in a pile on a grey patterned surface. Each envelope has "please do not bend" printed on it. 2 accessible toilet keys sit to one side.
Sampling approach: Research was conducted with gay, lesbian, and bisexual supporters of LGB Alliance. LGB Alliance has a large supporter base with diverse political views, working in various sectors across the UK. Survey design and implementation: Research included an online survey and interviewsconducted in May 2025. A link to a Google Forms-based survey was emailed to newslettersubscribers, event attendees, and donors. After eligibility screening questions, a final sampleof 235 respondents completed the survey. Nine individuals were included in follow-up indepth interviews.
A blurred out list of applications for keys taken from our email account inbox
A selection of accessible toilet keys, awaiting distribution to people who need them.
Bute Tartan pendant, in vaguely trans flag colours
Our Origin Founded in response to a growing need for community-led specialist support for gender diverse people in an increasingly hostile United Kingdom, Esse House is comprised of a diverse group of associates who endeavour to address the growing need for support for trans individuals facing social challenges in the UK.
"We really need people to start challenging where they feel that organisations and local councils are not implementing the law. We're fortunate to have the fighting fund that JK Rowling set up and that will make a massive difference because when people start to realise that there's a cost maybe they will start to apply the law"
A stack of envelopes filled with keys, with a UK accessible facilities key on top.