Who We Are & What We Do
We are a not for profit community group for LGBTQ+ parents and their children in Oxford, Oxfordshire. We aim to foster connection and peer to peer support between queer parents and provide opportunities for children to meet, play and learn from each other.
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Following a year of casual meet ups, Oxford Rainbow Families was officially constituted in 2024 by a group of local parents. To find out more about our current committee scroll down.
Mission
Our mission is to create a supportive and inclusive community for LGBTQI+ parents and their children in Oxfordshire, fostering a sense of belonging and providing kindship and resources for their unique challenges.
Vision
Our vision is to build a world where LGBTQI+ families are celebrated, supported, and are able to thrive in an environment of equality and acceptance.
Values
Inclusivity
Empowerment
Peer Support
Celebration
Equality
Meet the Board
Josie Lowndes-Toole
Treasurer
Elle Pavlou
Events and Safeguarding
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“Elle is a mental health care professional working across Oxfordshire in both the private and public sectors. Within Rainbow Families, she serves as the Safeguarding Lead and Events Coordinator, ensuring the wellbeing of community members while organising and coordinating our events.”
Ella Davy Green
Chair
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Having lived in Brighton for the last 10 years, Ella is very happy to be back in her hometown of Oxford - and to be part of the newly formed Rainbow Families group. Her background is in charity/community work and previously founded No Vice Ice CIC.
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Emma McCay
Emma is a social research and evaluation consultant and mum. She contributes to Rainbow Families events, communications and helps run the Friday morning toddler group.
Sophia Dyer
To come
Alice Lowndes-Toole
Alice has lived in Oxford for 16 years, is a secondary school English teacher, and can usually be found at our Friday morning toddler group.