I have started an msn group for local transgender men an women, covering Tyne & Wear, Northumberland and Durham.  It is hoped in the long run we will meet as a group, but that is driven by the needs of members as some are out than others.  The group's address is http://groups.msn.com/TyneWearTransgender It started as Tyne and Wear and has spread a little further. Stephanie Butterfield.

Gives details of country-wide groups. A national organisation offering support, counselling, & social activities for TV’s.
Address:  27 Old Gloucester Street, London WC1N 3XX
National information line:  01582 412220

Gives information and counselling help for TS only. 
Address: BM Gentrust, London WC1N 3XX
Phone: 07000 790347
website: http://www.gendertrust.org.uk

Political lobbying and educational organisation, which campaigns to achieve equal civil rights and liberties for all transsexual and transgendered people in the United Kingdom, through legislation and social change.
website: http://www.pfc.org.uk

Support groups for children and teenagers with gender identity issues.
07020 935066 - 12 noon until 9pm
website: http://www.mermaids.freeuk.com

National organisation but primarily based in Northern England.Provides support/social groups for transsexuals and inter-sexed people who are going through the re-assignment programme.  Support for families/partners also offered.  Paula on 01388 607925 or mobile 07814955468 (between 10am - 8pm weekdays)
Andrea on 01207 582784 (reasonable times)
E-mail: paula@dumana.fsnet.co.uk

Information/support for TV/TS run by Mavis and Norma(n) Horton. Offers help to both TV/TS and their partners. They operate an unofficial Bed & Breakfast, offer one-to-one support, and have a monthly meal in a friendly restaurant.
01325 266062 at any reasonable time.

T.S. & T.V.  Information, socialising, advice, one-to-one counselling help-line and training.  Promotes acceptance.  Regional and national contacts.  Phone Emma (support worker) 07799 598843

T.S./T.G. support group.  Advice, information, one-to-one support, training for family, friends and colleagues of T.S. and T.G. people. 
Contact Claire  01325 357084

0191 483 5606 Wed 8.30 – 11.00pm.  Advice, support and information.

Meets weekly each Wednesday in the Turbinia. (No further details at moment)

LGBT advice, information and support organisation. Provides social groups on Mondays, Lesbian and Bisexual Women's group on Wednesdays and a Young LGBT People's group on Tuesdays. One-to-one worker support from lesbian or gay men's workers, counselling service, day-time drop-in service through the week, free condoms, lube and dams, free mags such as Out North East, library of books, videos and DVDs and lots more. Hart Gables provides a safe supported place for Trans people to self-organise.
Phone 01429 236790. 31 South Road, Hartlepool, TS26 9HD. www.hartgables.org.uk