Six questions with Gemma Terry - Think2Speak’s Happiness Officer

No one left behind: panel and discussion

This week saw HIV Prevention England’s conference in London. Lizzie, our CEO and Founder, was asked to join the closing plenary panel to discuss ‘No one left behind’. Here’s she shares the four key points that she raised.

Much of what we do simply would not be possible without the unwavering support of our team, our board and the organisations who choose to work with us. To each and every one of them - thank you!

Social enterprise Think2Speak has announced it is to work with Community Lincs in a new partnership that aims to support older LGBTQ+ people living in East Lindsey and beyond. Think2Speak will be working with the Talk, Eat and Drink (TED) East Lindsey delivery partners to support them to provide more inclusive services for older LGBTQ+ people. An essential outcome of this work is that there is a lasting legacy for individuals and organisations in terms of enhancing and improving the inclusivity of services.

Thought leaders from across the UK recently came together to drive change for vulnerable children in the East Midlands. Hosted and funded by CIC Think2Speak at the company’s Gainsborough headquarters, stakeholders were invited to discuss, explore and inform Best Practice Guidance to be able to embed practical narratives for the planning and profile-building of vulnerable learners in education.

We have launched a collection promoting gender diversity and the use of gender pronouns.

The badges are part of a collaboration with celebrated art illustrator Rebecca Strickson, who uses her art to promote important messages on social issues. The new collection ‘Pronouns Matter’ features pin badges, embroidered patches, notebooks and art prints all raising vital funds for Think2Speak’s work with transgender children and young people.

Social enterprise Think2Speak have received £10,000 from the Tampon Tax Community Fund and Lincolnshire Community Foundation to support the creation of resources to aid often difficult conversations around periods. The first resource in the series is for carers of children and young people in care.

Lizzie Jordan, Founder of Think2Speak, said: “Talking about periods can present a challenge for young people, and with some children starting their periods as early as age 8, access to information and support can make a huge difference. We look forward to using this money to create and distribute resources that can have a big impact on people’s lives.”

Lizzie Jordan, Think2Speak’s Founder and CEO was recognised as a Distinguished Life Fellow in ‘recognition of her outstanding service to the University and to public life’ by Bishop Grosseteste University.

Lizzie was accepted into the ranks of Distinguished University Life Fellows by University Chancellor, Dame Judith Mayhew Jonas at the prestigious ceremony in Lincoln Cathedral on Wednesday 24th July. Lizzie was then presented with a framed certificate and gift at the Conferment Dinner held in the beautifully redeveloped Constance Stewart Hall at Bishop Groseteste University in Lincoln.

The Think2Speak director team celebrated a double award win at the inaugural East Midlands Charity Awards accompanied by our guest of honour Sue Fortune, Joint CEO from Lincolnshire Community Foundation.

What can professionals, community leaders, friends and family do to be more supportive of trans children and young people?

The work of Think2Speak’s services across Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire has been recognised in the new awards, with T2S shortlisted for the category of 'East Midlands Small Charity Big Impact. Our CEO and Founder, Lizzie Jordan, has also been shortlisted as ‘Charity Director of the year’.

Lizzie Jordan, our CEO and founder, talks about our work and why an open and honest dialogue around challenging subject matters, such as gender variance, is so vital when it comes to educating younger generations. Hear what she has to say on the Gender GP - Transgender Medical Help​ podcast.

Thank you for everyone who supported our Open Event as we celebrate moving into Britannia House, Marshall’s Yard in Gainsborough.

Come join us for drinks & nibbles as we celebrate moving into Marshall’s Yard, Gainsborough.

Wed 6th February 4-8pm

2018 has been a incredible year of achievements and growth for Think2Speak.

From Lizzie and all of the team - thank you for supporting us!

Lizzie Jordan, Think2Speak’s CEO and Founder, was invited onto BBC One with Peter Levy - Look North. The segment discusses PrEP, medication taken to prevent HIV infection

We are delighted that educator and campaigner Claire Birkenshaw has accepted the role of Patron of Think2Speak.

The Trans Teen Survival Guide by Fox Fisher and Owl is a book we thoroughly recommend not only to young people but also to parents, guardians and carers, education and health professionals and anyone who wants to know more about the reality of social and medical transitions and the many opportunities and challenges faced by young people who are trans, gender-diverse or gender-questioning in the UK and beyond.

Zoe from a local secondary school has joined the team this week on work experience. Here is her guest blog; she choose the topic of trans youth as she's currently doing her A level Art on 'How ignorance affects trans people'.

Schools can prevent the decline of trans and non-binary students’ mental health - Zoe (16)

Drum roll........... With perfect timing for this glorious sunshine - we now have air conditioning as we have moved into our new offices!