Trans charity sorry for ‘discrimination’

Mermaids, the youth transgender charity, has been forced to apologise for discrimination and oppression against its own staff.

The group ordered a review of its internal culture last spring following complaints from staff. This led to the departure of Susie Green, its longstanding chief executive.

Yesterday, the charity published the report recommendations, vowing to create “safe spaces” for trans staff and staff of colour, and to “hold leadership accountable”.

Belinda Bell, Mermaids’ chair of trustees, told staff that “the review has shone a light on representation and discrimination in the organisation”.