About Us

New Road Parents was started over ten years ago by Margaret and got its name because at the time, she lived on New Road and 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 five parents was also put in place to help run the group and continue to great work Margaret started.

New Road Parents are group of parents and carers in Worcestershire and South Birmingham area 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 support to parents and carers to help them and their families understand, accept and support their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members with love and pride.

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.

OUR BELIEFS

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.