The Hemel Hempstead School Hertfordshire
Non uniform day
Fundraising for Mermaids
Story
Mermaids is one of the UK’s leading LGBTQ+ charities, empowering thousands of people with its secure online communities, local community groups, helpline services, web resources, events and residential weekends.
They also seek to educate and inform wider society on gender identity by helping professionals accommodate and reassure gender-diverse young people.
Over the years, there have been many changes in the language and understanding surrounding gender issues but one thing remains the same: transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse children deserve the freedom and confidence to explore their gender identity wherever their journey takes them, free from fear, isolation and discrimination.
From this non uniform day we will aim to support Mermaids so that their support can continue to:
- Reduce isolation and loneliness for transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse children, young people and their families.
- Provide families and young people with the tools they need to negotiate education and health services.
- Help young people to cope better with mental and emotional distress, and equips their parents with what they need to offer individual support.
- Improve the self-esteem and social skills of children and young people.
- Improve awareness, understanding and practices of teachers, GP’s, CAMHS, Social Services and other professionals