Mermaids has been working to reduce isolation and give support to trans and gender diverse children and their families for 25 years. Over the last 6 years the charity has responded to the increase in demand and visibility by upping the range and volume of services including helpline, email, webchat, local and national meetings and education and advocacy for some of the most vulnerable children and young people. I got in touch with Mermaids over 20 years ago, and without that support, I do not know where else I could have turned. This is still the case for many of those who reach out to us.

Save the UK's CharitiesGeneral fundraising has been hit very hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thousands of fundraising events have been cancelled and many charities, including Mermaids, are struggling to maintain services because of this huge reduction in income.This impacts all sectors of society from children to the elderly as well as the vital work in areas such as palliative care, serious diseases, mental health, housing support, food supplies and countless others that charities support.

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