Mermaids
Mermaids is a UK-wide charity working to support transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people, their families and the professionals who support them.
Mermaids
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Mermaids
Mermaids is a UK-wide charity working to support transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people, their families and the professionals who support them. Our goal is to create a world where gender-diverse children and young people can be themselves and thrive.
We offer a range of direct services include a helpline, web chat and online forums for parents and young people, as well as face to face meet-ups for peer support. We also offer training and events into organisations and advocate for a fairer society for trans young people.
What We Do
We support transgender, non-binary and gender diverse children and young people. We also support their families and caregivers, and the professionals involved in their care.
Mermaids' work includes:
- A helpline, web chat and email support available 9am-9pm Monday-Friday
- Secure online forums for children and parents
- Local group meet ups across the country
- Residential weekends for the whole family
- Supporting organisations with training and awareness raising events
- Legal and policy work to ensure strong equality and human rights law for transgender and gender diverse young people
- Working with sports clubs, national governing bodies and local clubs to help support and bridge the gaps for trans young people wishing to be involved in sport
- Research with the aim to improve the lives of young people and their families
- Consultancy for improving trans inclusion in the workplace
Mermaids is here to support organisations with their equity, diversity and inclusion work. If you would like to discuss events, training or consultancy please contact Matt Moore, Corporate Fundraising Manager: matt@mermaidsuk.org.uk.
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