Mermaids Northern Ireland Service

27/06/2024

NEWRY YOUTH PRIDE🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
Come get a cuppa and and have a chat about the work we do. We will be in the Crisis Cafe River House 41 The Mall Newry on Saturday 29th June from 2pm-4pm

18/06/2024

10/06/2024

How will you support the trans community this Pride season? We’re inviting you to Raise a Mug for Mermaids!⚧️☕🧁

Get together to share some cake, have a cuppa, and raise vital funds to help trans children and their families.

Every pound raised will ensure we can continue to reduce loneliness, provide support, and advocate for young people and their families. Find out more and sign up today: https://bit.ly/4cppnEf

07/06/2024

06/06/2024

Volunteers Drop in event this evening

Thursday 6th June
6.30pm-9.30pm

Mermaids House.
138 University Street
Belfast
BT7 1HH

If you would like to Volunteer with Mermaids NI or just want to learn a little about what Volunteering with us looks like, please join us. Some of our Volunteers will be coming along to talk about their experiences as a Volunteer.

Come see Mermaids House, a lovely safe space for all of us. Have a nosey, a cuppa, and a bit of craic. Tell us what you think of the place.

Can't make it tonight but are still interested in volunteering just contact Alison

[email protected]

17/05/2024

This International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, let's raise our voices for justice.

This our ask is that you spare two minutes to call on your MP take a stand for trans youth.

All young people deserve an accepting and supportive school environment to learn and be their authentic selves. But the UK Government’s draft trans guidance for schools in England seeks to prevent that.

Please write to your MP, asking them put pressure on the Government to ensure the final guidance encourages safe and supportive schools for all young people.

We’ve put together a template that means it takes just two minutes: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/schools/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=supportive_schools&utm_content=IDAHOBIT

07/05/2024

Today marks the start of the first ever Trans History Week - it's time for the history lesson we never had.

Trans+ History Week is a week-long reflective period to learn and celebrate the millennia-old history of trans people, established by Q***rAF .

It’s a week to learn from our history, and build on and celebrate the work that the incredible trans archivers, historians and content creators are doing.

Today it begins, on the 91st anniversary of the N**i raid on the world’s first trans clinic.

How will you mark the occasion?

Find out more on Q***r AF's website: https://www.weareq***raf.com/transhistoryweek/

16/04/2024

Exciting Opportunity To Join the Team at Mermaids
See details below

https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/recruitment-growth/?fbclid=IwAR1ANZdr7nwEfxMyI8K46qVwmEHzreihUmPSmWDy9LDdrR3HcJLICgccWfg

Please do not send speculative CVs. Any vacancies will be updated here. See our Candidate Privacy Notice here. Mermaids is one of the leading charities working to support thousands of transgender or gender non-conforming children, young people and their families. Our overarching aim is to create a w...

12/04/2024

Mermaids' response to The Cass Review, an independent review of NHS England gender services for children and young people.

03/04/2024

If you are struggling, we are here to support you via phone, email or webchat. Our helpline is open 9am-9pm, Monday to Friday.

📞0808 8010 400
📧[email protected]
👩🏽‍💻mermaidsuk.org.uk

27/03/2024

https://gcn.ie/art-competition-trans-youth-ireland/?fbclid=IwAR2gCrRAY6SDYp_OR3ozYj1-GW0j8d1XJOCI4XudZnDT0SFOuL8HgC1NyjQ

Inspired by trans artist Jordan Howe, this art competition aims to showcase work from young gender-nonconforming people in Ireland.

01/03/2024

Are you trans? Are you aged 16-19? Are you tired of feeling spoken about, and not heard? Don't forget to apply for MANGO!

MANGO is a year-round advocate network for trans young people from across the UK.

The network will provide advocates with opportunities to develop their confidence, skills and experience, to become the changemakers of tomorrow.

Sound like something you'd enjoy? Apply now: https://bit.ly/3E6djYq

14/02/2024

Our supporters have been sending us hundreds of messages of love and support to share with you. Here are just a few this :

💗 Stay strong and be your authentic self. When things seem tough, remember the only certainty in life is that things change all the time. It will all fit together.

💗 Remember you are beautiful outside and in, and you are not alone in this fight. Love and support to you! I pray you get the fight and courage to be yourself and be PROUD!!

💗 Don't let the haters drag you down. You are amazing and brave and there is a whole community of people like me out there supporting you and wishing you well.

💗You are seen, you are heard and you are loved. Never give up and never hide your voice. Allies are all around you even if you don’t know it. Never stop being yourself. It’s a human right to exist.

💗 There are people out there who love you unconditionally, who will fight for you, who will hold you and be a place of safety for you.

💗 You are valid, you are worthy, and you are deserving of love and acceptance and joy. I hope you find joy in the small things and the big. All the best. You’ve got this.

💗 You have to be yourself and be true to yourself. Be proud and have fun. You will find more people are happy for you than aren't. Lots of love.

09/02/2024

🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️ Free Stuff! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

Throughout January we thought it would be fun to run a post-christmas swap event in the BTRC, where people could bring in clothes, toiletries and other goodies that weren't quite for them.

We didn't expect to get so many wonderful and high quality items and so, before we whisk away the lovely items to our favourite charity shops, we wanted to give the lovely q***r folk of NI one last chance to pick something up!

We'll be at PaperxClips cafe from 1pm-7pm on the 16th of February, so join us to get something for free or make a wee donation to the centre, to grab a hot chocolate and to chat about what the BTRC is planning for 2024!

Looking forwards to seeing your lovely faces 😉 💕

06/02/2024

Miles for Mermaids is back for 2024! Get active this March and take action to change the lives of trans young people across the UK. Sign up for free today ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Umwffy

01/01/2024

Wishing our supporters, allies and community a happy, healthy and joyful 🎆

What are your hopes for 2024? Tell us in the comments.

24/11/2023

Have you read our training brochure? Our training aims to:

💪 Empower professionals through increased knowledge of gender diversity, to help them create a trans inclusive ethos in their workplace.

📖 Equip professionals with the most up to date and relevant information on issues affecting the trans community.

🌈 Enable professionals to be confident in supporting trans, non-binary and gender diverse individuals, and embrace all members of the trans community within their organisation.

Check out our brochure to find out more: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/training/

14/11/2023

If you need support, we are here to listen.

Our helpline is open 9am-9pm, Monday to Friday.

📞0808 8010 400
📧[email protected]
👩🏽‍💻mermaidsuk.org.uk

13/11/2023

Today marks the start of Transgender Awareness Week. This is a time to shine a spotlight on the trans community, by sharing stories and experiences, and raising awareness around issues that affect the community.

This week, we will be sharing stories from our community, and ways that you can get involved in making change.

How will you mark the occasion? Tell us in the comments.

01/11/2023

Let’s Raise a Mug for Mermaids this November!
This November, we’re asking you and your colleagues to grab a cuppa, enjoy a slice of cake, and Raise a Mug for Mermaids.

If your organisation is dedicated to promoting inclusion, Raise a Mug for Mermaids is an easy, fun way to start positive conversations about gender diversity in your workplace.

Get together with colleagues to share some cake, have a cuppa, and raise vital funds to help transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse children be themselves and thrive.

Every pound raised will ensure we can continue to reduce loneliness, provide support, and advocate for young people and their families.

Let’s Raise a Mug for Mermaids this November! This November, we’re asking you and your colleagues to grab a cuppa, enjoy a slice of cake, and Raise a Mug for Mermaids.  If your organisation is dedicated to promoting inclusion, Raise a Mug for Mermaids is an easy, fun way to start positive conve...

06/10/2023

In the last week, senior Conservatives, including the Prime Minister, have used their Party Conference to distract from the real social, economic and environmental issues faced by everyone in the UK by repeatedly sharing transphobic rhetoric and undermining the existence and rights of the trans comm...

05/10/2023

We have taken the decision to stop engaging with our X account, as of today. Read our full statement: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/news/goodbye-twitter-hello-tiktok/

However today we begin our journey on TikTok, where we hope you will follow us: https://www.tiktok.com/

24 Followers, 0 Following, 33 Likes - Watch awesome short videos created by Mermaids

27/09/2023

A reminder that we are here for you. If you are in need of support, please get in touch via phone, email or webchat. Our helpline is open 9am-9pm, Monday to Friday.

📞0808 8010 400
📧[email protected]
👩🏽‍💻mermaidsuk.org.uk

23/09/2023

Happy ! 💗💜💙

Today, we celebrate and uplift the mer-mazing bi community.

How will you mark the day? Tell us in the comments⬇️