About Us

New Road Parents was started over ten years ago by Margaret. The group was named for two reasons, when the group started, Margaret lived on New Road and because when their children come out to them, parents start a journey down a New Road.
When Margaret retired from running the group in 2018, Chris took over as Chairperson having spent 12 months as co-chair. A management committee of four parents was also put in place to help run the group and continue the great work Margaret started.
New Road Parents are a group of parents and carers in Worcestershire and South Birmingham area although we now meet virtually making it easier for parents anywhere in the country to seek support, whose children have come out to them as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Non-binary or Gender-fluid. There are other categories too. We may have more than one such child and they may have disclosed at any age from very young into adulthood.
We believe that our children should be loved and supported regardless of their gender or sexuality. We aim to support parents and carers to help them and their families understand, accept and support their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members with love and pride.

New Road Parents is affiliated with FFLAG (Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)

AIMS OF THE GROUP

To support parents, carers and siblings of LGBTQI+ children in a confidential and safe space to share concerns and worries and to work towards acceptance of their children.

To further the cause of acceptance and equality in society for all LGBTQI+ people and their families.

New Road Parents supports the full human and civil rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals.

New Road Parents will speak out to defend and enhance those human and civil rights for all LGBTQI+ people.

We value all people equally and regard differences in sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as being something in which to take pride and to celebrate.

We believe in acting inclusively, upholding equality law, treating everyone fairly and seeking to provide a culture which delivers the best outcomes for all.