Our latest patrons

Janet Ellis, television presenter, said, “I feel that even in this day and age, there’s still a lot of embarrassment and ignorance about discussing sex and relationships with your children. So for me supporting a charity tackling this everyday through their work with parents and young people is perfect. And of course FPA is a leader in reproductive health too – such a vital issue to women.”

Dr David Bull has an award winning career in television broadcasting and was the first person to broadcast exclusively to children on health issues. 

“Young people’s wellbeing and sexual health are issues I care passionately about. Too many young people don’t have enough sexual health education and information to take care of themselves properly. So working with one of the UK’s oldest and most respected sexual health charities who are tackling these issues head on every day, is a wonderful opportunity.”

Dr Liz Nelson, OBE is founder of the second largest market research company in the world – Taylor Nelson Sofres. She was a consultant to the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and has held many respected public sector board positions. She was awarded an OBE for services to eco-labelling in 1997.

"I support FPA because it has consistently worked for the education of everyone about sexual relationships and sexual health.  We must help not only young people but also parents, teachers, carers and all adults to encourage the discussion of healthy sex.  Education about sexual matters is vital in Britain today."

David Aaronovitch, commentator and broadcaster writes a weekly column for The Times having previously written for titles such as the Guardian, the Observer and The New Statesman. He won the George Orwell prize for political journalism in 2001 and served on the FPA National Executive Committee for six years.

“Sexual health influences every thread of our lives from relationships to professional aspirations. So I am pleased to become patron to FPA – an organisation that I consider is constantly striving to improve people’s lives, and isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo.”

Baroness Massey of Darwen is one of the country’s leading advocates of sex and relationships education and  former Director of Training and Director of FPA. Baroneess (Doreen) Massey, became a peer in 1999 and is currently Chair of the National Treatment Agency. She has authored many different books and journals on sex education including the Lovers guide encyclopedia and is currently Chair of the National Treatment Agency. Politically her special interests include education, health and children and young people.

"The work of FPA is so important. Sexual health is an absolutely vital issue and we must ensure that information, education and services are increased and improved."

FPA patrons

David Aaronovitch
Dr David Bull
Minnie Driver
Janet Ellis
Baroness Flather of Windsor and Maidenhead
Lady Goodhart
Baroness Gould of Potternewton
Baroness Jay of Paddington
Dame Jennifer Jenkins
Baroness Kennedy of the Shaws
Lord Lester of Herne Hill QC
Countess of Mar
Baroness Massey of Darwen
Countess Mountbatten of Burma
Jenni  Murray OBE
Dr Liz Nelson OBE
Dr Miriam Stoppard
Polly Toynbee
Beverley Turner
Baroness Walmsley
Caroline Woodroffe