The Mosaic Trust

Swipe for some thoughts from our young persons on our December book club read, Hasan Namir’s ‘God in Pink’ - a revelatory novel about being queer and Muslim, set in war-torn Iraq in 2003. It follows Ramy,  a young gay Iraqi man struggling to find a balance between his sexuality, religion, and culture and Ammar - a sheikh whose guidance Ramy seeks, and whose tolerance is tested by his belief in the teachings of the Qur'an.

Have you read 'God in Pink’? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below, and if you’d like to join us and read along in the future , you can sign up for our young persons' club via the link below!

🌈 Today marks the start of Non-Binary Awareness Week! 🌈

Held annually during the week surrounding July 14th, Non-Binary Awareness Week shines a spotlight on the experiences, voices, and identities of the non-binary community.

The observance was first launched in 2012 to increase visibility and understanding of non-binary identities, which have existed across cultures and throughout history but are often overlooked and misunderstood in mainstream conversations about gender. July 14th, the midpoint between International Women's Day and International Men's Day, was chosen intentionally to emphasize that non-binary people exist outside—and beyond—the traditional gender binary.

Our annual Zine is out for 2025/26!

This magical collection of our members’ creativity is available to look through online at​  the link below, including illustrations, poetry, calls to action and unionisation made throughout the year in response to our workshops and current events. The zine also provides  a look at our expanding offer of regular services, including fabulous events, residentials and groups.

🔗https://online.fliphtml5.com/xdzdp/yina/#p=1

Happy #DisabilityPrideMonth2025 from team Mosaic to you!

Want to join in with Pride in London but worried about finding the main parade too overwhelming? Why not sign up for Quiet Pride! 

Split into different activity and sensory areas, this event has been designed to allow persons with neurodivergent conditions, social anxiety, mental health conditions or visual impairments to enjoy the spirit of Pride, meet other people in the community and relax in a calmer environment! There will be a chance to watch the parade live, sensory toys & lightning, reading area and painting.

Tickets are live for #PrideProm2025, London's only exclusive under 18s annual LGBT+ prom event! 

This event will give you the opportunity to celebrate your LGBT+ identity and allow you to meet people just like you. Don't miss your chance to be a part of one of London's largest under 18s LGBT+ and overall Queer event 🌈

For May’s #Lgbt+BookClub, we dove into ‘They Both Die at the End’ by Adam Silvera: a beautifully queer, wildly emotional story about love, mortality, and what it means to really live. 

Silvera’s YA speculative fiction follows Mateo and Rufus - total strangers, who, for different reasons, are both looking to make a new friend on their End Day. The good news: There’s an app for that. It’s called the Last Friend, and through it, Rufus and Mateo are about to meet up for one last great adventure—to live a lifetime in a single day.

Swipe to read some of our young persons’ thoughts  👉↔️, and if you’re a young LGBT+ person aged 12–18 and interested in joining our #LGBTBookClub, why not sign up via the Young Persons’ Club link below and read along with us?

There’s a few days left to apply for our 2025 Summer Camp - so don’t miss out on your chance to apply at the link below and join us on our trip to the beautiful Snowdonia! 

🔗https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfu0vJZb2SQUF7mrVX6ItVoksSYasd7p4_6IewmbD0z9WOqwg/viewform

This year’s Summer Camp will run from 27th July-3rd August and is the perfect opportunity for you to take a break from everyday life, enjoy fabulous activities and meet other LGBT+ young persons just like you🌟🌈🌟

Our wonderful mentors and staff will be there to support you throughout the journey and there is no requirement to be part of our regular Young Persons’ Club to join in - we usually have a good mix so there will be plenty of people who haven’t met each other before to get to know.

Our April #LGBT+BookClub read was George Lester’s fabulous ‘Boy Queen’!

This sequinned coming-of-age story follows Robin as he finds community, purpose, and a sense of self in a world of hair, runways, and glitter✨🌈

Swipe to find out what our young people thought of Lester’s debut novel 👉↔️

If you’re a young LGBT+ person aged 12–18 and interested in joining our #LGBTBookClub, why not sign up via the Young Persons’ Club link below and read along with us? 🔗https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjxivye5Uy3n-qr2o7xL2xaWmKqNWuTVRF6gbRJ2Cs6zzAZQ/viewform

Today marks the start of #Trans+HistoryWeek — a time to spotlight the stories of Trans, Non-Binary, Intersex, and Gender-Diverse lives throughout history, to celebrate Trans+ joy, and to share some of the histories we were never taught.

These are just a few stories from Trans+ history, and it’s important to note that these histories are often under-recorded, misrepresented, or incomplete. Still, they offer us a powerful glimpse into the lives and legacies of our Trans, Non-Binary, Intersex, and Gender-Diverse predecessors.

If you’re interested in learning more and discovering how you can celebrate and support #TransHistoryWeek2025, check out the 2025 @TransHistoryWeek workbook! Created by @WeAreQueerAF_, who mentored five Trans+ researchers and writers, the workbook is filled with stories, tips, and advice on how to create your own content, events, and activities throughout the week. You can download it for free via this link 🔗http://wearequeeraf.com/dotheworkbook/?utm_source=T+HW_IG&utm_medium=IG&utm_campaign=T+HW_guidance.

If you didn’t make it to our March Clothes Swap then don’t worry, our upcoming Young Queers’ Clothes Swap on Sunday 8th June is open for registrations!

Head to the link below to sign up for free, and make the most of this chance to refresh your wardrobe in a fun and sustainable way. This is an opportunity to browse some pre-loved items, connect, and enjoy an afternoon in the company of other LGBT+ young persons aged 12-25, all while helping to reduce clothing waste.

🔗https://www.outsavvy.com/event/3970/clothes-swap 

Are you a young LGBT+ person aged 12-18 looking for a space to meet new friends, sign up for – and help us create -fun-packed workshops exploring sexual health, queer history and more, and be your true self without fear of prejudice? 

We have space for you at our weekly Young Persons’ Club, running every Wednesday from 5pm–8pm! You can sign up for free at the link below, and come and join a safe and affirming space.

🔗https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjxivye5Uy3n-qr2o7xL2xaWmKqNWuTVRF6gbRJ2Cs6zzAZQ/viewform

March 31st is #InternationalTransDayOfVisibility—a day to celebrate trans and non-binary people while raising awareness of the challenges they face. 🌍🏳️‍⚧️ 

Chavela Vargas, the legendary Mexican singer, was not only a trailblazer in music but also a powerful LGBT+ icon. Born in Costa Rica in 1919, Vargas defied societal expectations by embracing her true identity both in her personal life and on stage. 

She became famous for her passionate renditions of rancheras, a traditionally male-dominated genre, singing about love and heartbreak with raw emotion. With her deep, soulful voice, she redefined Mexican music, often performing dressed in masculine clothing and refusing to change pronouns in songs to fit heteronormative expectations. 

For much of her early career, Vargas’ sexuality was an open secret, but in a deeply conservative society, she could not publicly come out as a lesbian until the age of 81. Despite this, she lived authentically, forming relationships with influential women, including rumored romances with figures like Frida Kahlo. 

Spring has sprung, and as the weather gets warmer we are beginning to count the days to Summer Camp 2025🌈☀️🌈

Our annual trip to Snowdonia will be taking place from 27th July-3rd August this year, and spaces are limited so make sure you’ve registered your interest at the link below to avoid missing out on a chance to take a break from everyday life, enjoy fabulous activities and meet other LGBT+ young persons just like you!

🔗https://www.mosaictrust.org.uk/residentials