About Mermaids

We’re Mermaids. We’ve been supporting trans, non-binary and gender-questioning children and young people and the important people in their lives since 1995. Back then, we were a small group of concerned parents sitting around the kitchen table, coming together to share experiences, find answers and look for ways to keep our children safe and happy. Today, we’re one of the UK’s leading trans-focused charities. We provide services directly to trans children and young people, to families, and work to educate and inform professionals and organisations who want to be part of a society where trans children and young people are … Continue reading About Mermaids