Community News Mermaids appoints new chief executive, Lauren Stoner, on a two-year contract Trans charity Mermaids has appointed its interim head, Lauren Stoner, as its chief executive on a two-year, fixed-term basis. Stoner became the charity’s interim chief executive in December 2022, replacing Susie Green, who had led the organisation for six years. A spokesperson for Mermaids said the By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Equalities Minister, Kemi Badenoch, invited to meet leading LGBTQ+ advocacy groups Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch MP has received an invitation to meet with leading LGBTQ+ advocacy groups. The invitation, which comes from human rights organisation Peter Tatchell Foundation, is in response to reports that Badenoch has had little or no engagement with most LGBTQ+ organisations, d By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Raise a Mug for Mermaids This November, trans rights charity Mermaids is 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 div By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Trans rights charity Mermaids announces it is to disengage from X, formerly Twitter Trans rights charity Mermaid has announced it is to stop engaging with its X account, formerly Twitter, as of today – Thursday, October 6. According to the charity, the account will continue to exist as an archive for the communities it serves. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Transgender News Mermaids loses legal challenge against LGB Alliance’s charitable status A Tribunal decided on Thursday, July 6 that trans rights charity Mermaids, supported by a coalition of LGBTQ+ organisations, doesn’t have legal standing to appeal a decision made by the Charity Commission in June 2021 to register LGB Alliance (LGBA) as a charity. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Music Woo-ah! #DaleyPOP is here🫶🏻featuring Kim Petras, Girls Aloud, Bebe Rexha and more! Music has been embedded in my life ever since I was in the womb, my Mum and Dad basically raised me on music, especially POP music! I grew up listening to Madonna, Mariah Carey, Kylie Minogue, Spice Girls, Britney Spears….even AQUA! I love sharing my favourite songs and album every month with the wo By Dale Melita • 6 min read
Sport Mermaids launches report on trans youth’s experiences in sport The report highlights what trans youth love about participating, along with the barriers they face and the changes they’d like to see schools, sports clubs, coaches make to create a more inclusive sporting world. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Susie Green steps down as CEO of Mermaids Belinda Bell, Chair of Trustees, said: “The Trustees are very grateful to Susie for everything she has done over the last six years to support trans, non-binary and gender-diverse young people and their families, and to build Mermaids into the organisation it is today.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Department for Education removes trans rights charity Mermaids from mental health and wellbeing resources for schools DfE removed a reference to the Mermaids advice line from its list of mental health and wellbeing resources for schools or those working with children and young people. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Mermaids appeals against LGB Alliance’s charity status The hearing, which will run from September 9 – 16, will focus attention on debates over sex and gender identity, and the legal definitions of same-sex attraction and sexual orientation. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Mermaids launches MANGO – an activist programme MANGO is a pilot, trans-led, 12-week Activism and Advocacy online programme for gender diverse young people, which will follow principles of building collective power and liberation. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News UK Supreme Court rejects bid for gender-neutral passports The UK has rejected the prospect of gender-neutral passports, following a campaign by non-gendered activist Christie Elan-Cane. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
