Laura Mackay

CEO @JustLikeUsUk. Previously Strategic Lead @LBofHounslow. Trustee @LamptonSch & on the Board of Directors @teddingtonrfc. Member of @TF_Ambassadors. (she/her)

[Just Like Us @JustLikeUsUK]

Manchester, get ready!🌟🌈 Just Like Us is bringing ambassador training to your city!🎉

As an ambassador, you'll inspire young people in schools, championing inclusivity and understanding. This is your chance to make a real impact, share your story, and to empower others to embrace their true selves.

Other perks of being a Just Like Us ambassador include:
✍🏽 Write for outlets like @GayTimes, @DIVAmagazine and more!
🫶 Get matched with vour own LGBT+ career mentor
✨ Take part in skills workshops that you can add to your CV
🌈 Meet lots of new LGBT+ friends!

📆 Our Manchester ambassador training session takes place on 30th November/1st December!

To become an ambassador, you must be 18-25 and LGBT+. Sign up now: https://t.co/exAhRxIL9x 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

[GAY TIMES @gaytimes]

Laura Mackay, CEO of @JustLikeUsUK looks back on their time at primary school, and delves into the aim and necessity of Just Like Us, to provide safe and inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ youth 🙌

https://t.co/4HmPdd9tyQ

[Just Like Us @JustLikeUsUK]

What an unforgettable night at the Just Like Us Awards 2024!🌟🏆🌈 A massive thank you to everyone who attended and made it such a special evening, we were thrilled to celebrate so many incredible achievements within the LGBT+ community!✨

Shoutout to our amazing hosts for the night, Sophie Duker and Dr. Ronx, whose energy and passion set the perfect tone for the evening.

Plus, a big thanks to all of our fabulous celebrity presenters for the evening: Anthony Lexa, Jude Guaitamacchi, Ben Pechey, T’Nia Miller, Char Bailey, Charley Marlowe, Megan Jayne Crabbe & our incredible musical performer Kelsey Ellison!

[Larry the Cat @Number10cat]

Rishi Sunak has offered his resignation to The King but Keir Starmer has yet to be appointed as Prime Minister, so who's in charge? Me.

[Just Like Us @JustLikeUsUK]

Suzi Ruffell is the voice of a new @BBCRadio4 appeal for Just Like Us, the LGBT+ young people's charity, going live today on BBC Radio 4.

You can donate to the appeal until 23:59 on Saturday 6 July. Click below to find out more👇

https://t.co/mCJebRyO6t

[Just Like Us @JustLikeUsUK]

More young people than ever are growing up with LGBT+ parents but many schools still don't talk openly about LGBT+ families.

Our new research report highlights the many challenges that LGBT+ families face in 2024, and provides 10 recommendations for nurseries as well as primary and secondary schools.

Read our report findings at https://t.co/3v2y0SBCEu - please share so we can raise awareness and help make the future look brighter for young people growing up in LGBT+ families🌈

[Brandlehow School @BrandlehowSch]

We've started School Diversity Week off with a splash of colour and a visit from Elmer the Elephant. Thanks to @JustLikeUsUK for a wonderful launch assembly about different families and being proud! 🌈 #diversity #equality

[Just Like Us @JustLikeUsUK]

More than 7,000 schools are set to celebrate LGBT+ inclusion this #SchoolDiversityWeek, taking place 24-28 June!🌈🌟

Click below to hear what teachers and pupils have to say ahead of the big week and sign up to access LGBT+ inclusive resources for free👇
https://t.co/A3IGfy0lZo

[PRIDE 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇬🇧 @prideukorg]

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[Just Like Us @JustLikeUsUK]

Not sure about photo ID? Wondering how voting works? Here's our guide to make sure you get your voice heard in the upcoming election🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

[Just Like Us @JustLikeUsUK]

🌈✨Happy Pride Month!✨🌈

This month is about embracing our true selves and standing together with pride. Whether you’re out or not, remember that you are valid, loved, and important.

Retweet to spread the love this #PrideMonth🌟 #Pride

[Just Like Us @JustLikeUsUK]

This #PrideMonth, you can shop and support LGBT+ young people with these brands donating to charity🌈👇 https://t.co/4zILyNxA5w

[Just Like Us @JustLikeUsUK]

🌟 We're thrilled to announce that our amazing patron Jonathan Bailey has raised an incredible £30,000 for Just Like Us in just 24 hours!🏅💪

Speaking of Just Like Us, Bailey said "I've met some of their young ambassadors who go into schools, talking about their personal journeys with coming out, allyship and helping stop bullying. They inspired me to become a patron of this wonderful charity."

"Just Like Us is doing vital work to make sure young people no longer grow up feeling ashamed of being LGBT+. But they need our help. Please dig deep to support this vital cause and together let's change the lives of LGBT+ young people”🧡

🔗 You can still donate to Jonathans fundraiser until the end of June, here: https://t.co/i9SyuyEFtK

[Laura Mackay @MumblingMacca]

⁦@JustLikeUsUK⁩ 🥰

[Dannii Minogue @DanniiMinogue]

Incredible article by Lily Kirkby who is an Amdassador for @JustLikeUsUK

[Laura Mackay @MumblingMacca]

Nancy Kelley opens the conference today. More than 1 in 10 LBQ+, trans & nb women feel unsafe in the workplace according to new research. We still have much to do. #LVW24

[Bolton St Catherine's Academy @official_BSCA]

We are looking forward to celebrating School Diversity Week this term … ten weeks to go 🌈

@JustLikeUsUK

#WEAREBSCA #CARE

[Scene LGBTQ+ Magazine @SceneLGBTQ]

To represent the 190 days kids spend in school each year, Just Like Us is asking you to run, row, cycle, hike or swim 190km, or create your own 190-minute challenge, to improve the lives of #LGBTQ+ young people, so they can feel safer & happier at school.

https://t.co/eqBC5ht3GO

[Laura Mackay @MumblingMacca]

I have just 40 days until the big day 🤯🚴🏼‍♂️

[Just Like Us @JustLikeUsUK]

Our CEO Laura Mackay is taking on The 190 Challenge this June!🌟 Mackay will cycle 190 miles across the country from Canterbury to Bath - in one day.

Donate now to support her journey: https://t.co/wSnDAHoYYl

Together, we can make school days better for every LGBT+ pupil🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

[Amy Ashenden @AmyAshenden]

I'm looking for some older LGBT+ people (50+) to feature in a video series for @JustLikeUsUK - primarily trans, lesbian, gay & bi.

I'd really like to show there's no 1 way to be LGBT, so keen for ppl of colour, faith &/or disabled to be part of it

Filming in London, early June