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In May 2024, ZGBTST launched its sixth Summer Survey since the organisation was established in 2017. The findings from each of our surveys are used to create better services and further highlight the gaps within the available support across the community. The findings from 2024 were interesting. with 48.8% of respondents stating that the current […]

Welcome to our New ZGBTST 2024 Board Members! We are delighted to welcome our new board members to ZGBTST, each of whom come with a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with our organisation. Martin McFadden joins us as Chairperson and Louise Geddis takes on the role of Secretary. Stephanie Greenwood is our new Treasurer

ZGBTST Meets Belfast Exposed! Our founder and manager, Yasmin, has been out and about again, visiting Belfast Exposed to discuss a potential future collaboration! Yasmin had a very productive meeting with Sam and Mervyn from the organisation on the potential for delivering therapeutic photography within Causeway Coast and Glens. She was very impressed with their

Castlerock Charity Crafters Donate £1,000 to ZGBTST! A huge appreciation to Castlerock Charity Crafters for their generous donation of £1000 to ZGBTST. The team at Castlerock Charity Crafters create memory bears for the local community and chooses a charity to donate proceeds to. It was ZGBTST’s turn as recipient of their ongoing fundraisers and we

New Charity Partnership with Abbey Autoline! Zachary Geddis Break the Silence Trust is excited to announce that they are a charity partner for Abbey Autoline’s fund-raising activities. Abbey Autoline will be hosting a variety of events and fund-raisers over the next few months to raise vital funds for ZGBTST. As ZGBTST receives no government funding

ZGBTST are delighted to announce a new charity funding partnership with Ulster Stores for 2024/25. Ulster Stores is a family owned independent retail group. They manage Moores of Coleraine and The White House in Portrush alongside de Gruchy in St Helier, Jersey and Clares in Llandudno. Operating since 1925, they are one of the longest

Garfield Weston Foundation new funding for ZGBTST announcement! The Zachary Geddis Break the Silence Trust is delighted to announce that we have secured funding from the Garfield Weston Foundation! Yasmin Geddis, founder and manager of ZGBTST said it was an honour to be funded by such an amazing foundation. Garfield Weston Foundation is a family

ZGBTST Represent Mental Health Services at Causeway Pride Health and Wellbeing Hub! Zachary Geddis Break the Silence Trust were delighted to promote our services at the recent Causeway Pride Health and Wellbeing Hub in Portrush Town Hall on 13th June. Our Lead Youth Worker, Amy Adams represented us at the fair and had the opportunity

ZGBTST have received £15,000 financial support from Kingsbridge Foundation, who provide 5 star rated private healthcare in Ballykelly, Belfast and Sligo. Yasmin welcomed the team from Kingsbridge Foundation to the ZGBTST hub to give a tour of the premises and a presentation on the vital services provided by ZGBTST. Kingsbridge thanked Yasmin for inviting them

ZGBTST  have launched a summer survey to identify community health needs. We are currently developing our service delivery action plan for 2025 and as always the community’s thoughts and opinions are always at the forefront of every service that we launch. Our Summer Survey aims to capture input from our local community into the decisions