2005 – LGBT Network

The LGBT Network was a prominent community-led organisation in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire that served as the primary political and social voice for the local LGBT community for nearly a decade having evolved from the Forum originally launched in 1997.

2016 – Trans Staffordshire

Soon after the launch of the LGBT Network in 2005, Sanctuary Stoke & Staffordshire was set up by The LGBT Network in partnership with Gender Matters & Staffordshire Police to support people who are Transgender in Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire.

In 2016 the decision was made to rename the group as Trans-Staffordshire.