Tell someone

Get support and advice

• Are you in a trade union? Some trade union reps are sympathetic (some are not).
• Is there a sex equality and equity network in your sector? Get in touch with them.
• Are you a member of the Free Speech Union? It can help with free-speech problems, if you’ve got into trouble for something you’ve said or written (or refused to say or write).
• If it’s a discrimination problem you can call the equality advisory and support service for basic advice. 
• Are you a whistleblower? Contact the charity Protect for confidential advice.

Tell your MP

You can write to your MP about what has happened.

Make an official complaint

If the organisation is regulated you may be able to complain about it to an external body.

• Data protection: Information Commissioner’s Office.
• Universities: Office of the Independent Adjudicator.
• Schools: Ofsted.
• Broadcasters: Ofcom.
• Media: IPSO.
• Charities: Charity Commission.
• Police: Independent Office for Police Complaints.
• Local government: Local government and social care ombudsman.

Sport

Tell us, in confidence, if you’ve seen male players in women’s and girls’ sport in the UK and we will contact sports governing bodies.

Tell the media

Getting a story into the media can be powerful. But speaking to the media comes with its own risks. Think about this carefully before you do it. Get in touch with us if you think you have a story. 

Tell Sex Matters 

You can tell Sex Matters – let us know whether you are just letting us know about something, or if you want help. We are a very small team and we cannot always help, but we may be able to point you in the right direction.