PROUD 2 B PARENTS
Proud 2 b Parents is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of LGBT parents, carers, and their children. We strive to address health disparities, combat social isolation, and advocate for equitable treatment. By providing tailored services and fostering a sense of belonging, we champion inclusivity and equity for all LGBT families across the UK.
Objects
(1) TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF LGBT+ PARENTS/CARERS AND THEIR CHILDREN BY FACILITATING ACCESS TO STATUTORY AND THIRD SECTOR HEALTH SERVICES, PROVIDING EDUCATION BOTH TO INDIVIDUALS DIRECTLY AND TO ORGANISATIONS/PROFESSIONALS INVOLVED IN PROVIDING HEALTH SERVICES TO SUCH PEOPLE.(2) THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL INCLUSION AMONG LGBT+ PARENTS/CARERS AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED FROM SOCIETY, OR PARTS OF SOCIETY, AS A RESULT OF DISCRIMINATION ON THE GROUNDS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER RE-ASSIGNMENT, OR BEING PART OF THE LGBT+ COMMUNITY, BY:- PROVIDING EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TO SUPPORT AND ENABLE LGBT+ PARENTS/CARERS TO MAXIMISE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEIR CHILDREN; - RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE ISSUES AFFECTING LGBT+ PARENTS/CARERS AND THEIR CHILDREN, BOTH GENERALLY AND IN RELATION TO THEIR SOCIAL EXCLUSION; - PROVIDING WORKSHOPS, FORUMS, ADVOCACY AND GENERAL SUPPORT; (3) TO PROMOTE EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY BY:(A) THE ELIMINATION OF DISCRIMINATION ON THE GROUNDS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER RE-ASSIGNMENT OR OTHERWISE BEING PART OF THE LGBT+ COMMUNITY;(B) ADVANCING EDUCATION AND RAISING AWARENESS IN EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY;(C) CULTIVATING A SENTIMENT IN FAVOUR OF EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated with a sustained surplus and healthy level of reserves, maintaining financial stability throughout the period. The trustees confirmed that unrestricted funds adequately meet the policy for an orderly run-down of services if the charity were to close. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, indicating compliant financial management.
What the accounts disclose
“sufficient of the charity's reserves shall be retained so that, in the event of a decision to close the Centre, funds are available to meet redundancy costs and to arrange an orderly run down of the service over a period of a minimum of 6 months” — page 9
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Catherine Treagus-Mullanchair
- GAYNOR FANNING
- Jamie Lowe
- MARK OWEN-LONG
- RYAN SANDERSON
- Samuel Clarke
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 22/01/2026 | £180k | £124k |
Common questions
Is PROUD 2 B PARENTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated with a sustained surplus and healthy level of reserves, maintaining financial stability throughout the period. The trustees confirmed that unrestricted funds adequately meet the policy for an orderly run-down of services if the charity were to close. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, indicating compliant financial management. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 01/11/2023 | £24k | Unrestricted Funding |
| Postcode Lottery | 27/05/2022 | £25k | covid recovery - staff salary |