Our history.
Western Boys was founded in 2002 by a group of 4 trans guys meeting together for mutual support, providing a focal point for FTMs in the West Country and South Wales. Soon the monthly group meeting was attracting up to 15 people on a regular basis and by 2007 had around 70 contacts who had been to at least one of the meetings.
From 2006 we took over publishing BoysOwn magazine, which had been started by the FTM Network, and in 2007 we held our first National Conference. By 2011 we decided to change our name to reflect that much of our time was spent on national projects and so QwesT FTM UK became an organisation with registered charitable status
At the end of 2013 the trustees of QwesT met and decided it was time to close as a national charity as the chairman and the coordinator were having to move on to other things and we no longer had the capacity for large scale projects
The remaining team decided to return their focus to the local support group, WesternBoys
Resources, help and support.
The WesternBoys website has a number of helpful articles regarding FTM issues from how to change your name through to a comprehensive list of other FTM Clubs and Groups around the UK.
If you notice an error on the site or wish to contribute, please open a new support ticket and get in touch with the Trustees.
Events.
As well as hosting a monthly meeting WesternBoys also holds an annual summer camping trip, to which everyone is welcome.
You can view upcoming events but, you must be registered to book tickets and attend any online or in person meetings.