Create an Account

Shopping cart

Close

No products in the basket.

MENU 
0

Governance

HomeCategory "Governance"
Bi-sexual flag "be proud and be visible" written over it

Awareness, visibility and understanding

September 21, 2020
Posted by

Validity and Visibility

It’s #BiWeek2020, time to recognise and celebrate all the bisexual people out there with an international day of visibility on the 23rd September. Sexuality and gender identity are completely separate yet our shared experiences under the rainbow flag mean that it’s important to us here at Chrysalis to celebrate all gained freedoms, respect and understanding.

Trans people come in all shapes and sizes, all sexualities and none. For some of us finding out who we like can also be part of finding out our own identity, our own authenticity.

Bisexual means attracted to more than one gender,

Continue Reading No Comments
Categories: Announcements, Blogs, CEO Blog, Events, Governance, Homepage Volunteers, News, Training, Vacancies
CIVICRM logo

What on earth is CRM and why do we want it?

September 14, 2020
Posted by

For this mornings blog I’m going to take a broader view of what is going on, look outside the monitors on my desk and give you an update of breathtaking vistas, of change and development and innovation. Time to talk about the projects that are going on behind the scenes and in particular the software that is going to make all our lives easier.

I’ve spoken a bit about our CRM project and perhaps left you wondering what all the fuss is about, why would Chrysalis, who exist to support trans, non-binary and questioning people and their families and friends with

Continue Reading No Comments
Categories: Blogs, CEO Blog, Governance, Groups, News, Volunteers
Gender Explorers

Tour de Trans, lockdown and networking

July 20, 2020
Posted by

Every week on Wednesday the office team gets together for a chat to see how we are all doing. Back in the days of yore we caught up on the fly, we were casual and spontaneous, now we are organised. I remember back in the past when we interviewed someone and they asked us about staff briefings and meetings and we were so chilled, “they happen when they need to happen, but we generally have a full staff meeting once a month” we thought that was all we needed with everyone on part time hours. Work time was too precious

Continue Reading No Comments
Categories: CEO Blog, Events, Governance, News

Celebration and looking forward

April 6, 2020
Posted by

No one could have believed in the last few days of February that within a month Chrysalis would have all our support services online, but thanks to the hard work of all our facilitators and especially Maximillian, Julie and Steph I am so very proud to tell you that the first ever online Chrysalis support group ran on Friday evening and more are planned soon. (more…)

Continue Reading No Comments
Categories: CEO Blog, Governance, News
Hands reaching out - building connection

Chrysalis goes online!

March 30, 2020
Posted by

Such incredible news to share with you this morning. Thanks to the hard work of everyone involved with Chrysalis we are now able to offer our support groups and our one-to-one counselling online.

For those already a part of Chrysalis then the team will be in touch with you with all the information you need. If you want to join Chrysalis and access our support then email info@chrysalisgim.org.uk or call 07823 504306 between 9:30 and 3pm Monday to Friday and Dawn or Sheila will be there to chat with you.

Want to speak to a specific lovely person? Then check back on

Continue Reading No Comments
Categories: Announcements, CEO Blog, Governance, Homepage-Featured, News
Umbrellas

Chrysalis Strategic Aims and Objectives

January 5, 2020
Posted by

We are currently reviewing our policies and procedures and will be updating this page soon with important information.

To reduce isolation and marginalisation of people with gender identity issues through provision of support and advice so they may better participate in mainstream society, saving lives and reducing mental distress.

• Provide; counselling, advice, training, support, guidance and advocacy services for transgender clients and their families in transition, housing, employment,

Continue Reading No Comments
Categories: Governance
Umbrellas

Annual General Meeting Saturday 26th January 2019

January 1, 2019
Posted by

Save the date!

What a long way we have come in nine months! If you are interested in attending Chrysalis’ 13th Annual General Meeting on Saturday 26th January then email info@chrysalis-gii.org to register.

The meeting will be held in Warsash from 12noon, more details to follow.

Find out how we have done over the last financial year, listen to our plans for the future, help us celebrate our incredible volunteers and perhaps even stand for election to our board.

Spaces are limited and priority will be given to members.

The venue is accessible however do let us know if you have any special requirements.

I look forward

Continue Reading No Comments
Categories: Governance
Chrysalis' new management board, from left to right Lennie, Steph, Deanna, Anne, Cassie, Andi, Sammy, Grecia, Jon, Mary

Chrysalis board update

February 1, 1028
Posted by

It is with great pride that I can announce today that the Chrysalis members unanimously voted in a fantastic new board of trustees at their 12th AGM on Saturday. A board ready, willing and able to take on the challenges of running a trans support charity in 2018 and onwards. 28 of our 43 members were able to attend the meeting and took part in the voting.

 

(more…)

Continue Reading No Comments
Categories: Governance
Back to Top