Posted on: August 9, 2023
August’s charity shoutout is ‘Proud 2B Parents’, who offer services and support for LGBT+ parents / carers to be, LGBT+ parents / carers and their children living in Greater Manchester (and the North West). We hear from the Director of the foundation, Matt, about what Proud 2B Parents has been getting up to.
What do you do in or around Manchester?
Proud 2 b Parents is an organisation run by and for LGBT+ parents/ carers to be, LGBT+ parents and carers and their children, regardless of your route to parenthood. We offer various services to meet the community’s needs, from mid-week meet-ups to a youth group for children 8 years plus.
How long have you been going?
We have been delivering services for over 10 years and have seen many changes over the years
What has been the greatest reward since being with the charity?
Since founding the organisation over 17 years ago, my biggest reward is seeing the number of families accessing our services and how much they get out of being together, sharing lived experiences, and enjoying the variety of activities we offer.
How can people get involved?
LGBT+ parents/ carers can get involved in the activities by heading over to our website www.proud2bparents.co.uk completing the registration form and picking what events and activities fit with them. And if you can donate to the organisation that would be amazing. Since the pandemic, the organisation has struggled for continuation funding and therefore our services are at risk of closing.
Any big things happening within your charity in the next month you’d like to shout about?
We are co-curating Family Pride MCR with MCR Pride this year, bring a full program of free fun family activities to Great Northern Warehouse. Get in touch and find out more info@proud2bparents.co.uk
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