MORF was established in 2005, by three local trans*masculine people who wanted to support their community. MORF's home was the Joyce Leyland LGBT Centre, Manchester.
Over
the years, MORF has provided over 100 workshops on trans*masculine
matters, including chest surgery, the gender recognition act, and sexual
health, to name but a few. We've also enjoyed presentations by guest
speakers, such as Dr Christine Burns, Lee Gale from TransBareAll, and Dr
Richard Clayton.
In 2010, MORF held it's first
residential trip, in Buxton. 14 members got to take part in lots of
team-building and confidence-building activities, and, thanks to funding
from Manchester Pride, we have been able to hold our residential trip
annually.
In early 2011, the MORF Binder
Exchange Scheme was set up, and has since redistributed over 150 free
binders to people who need them. Later that year, MORF held it's first
trans* film night; Lights, Camera, (Trans) Action!, as part of
Manchester Pride.
In 2013, MORF moved to it's
current home, the Lesbian & Gay Foundation, Manchester. MORF now has
over 100 members, an active online discussion group, and continues to
provide a varied schedule of workshops and activities for local
trans*masculine people.
