Gingerbread single parents charity

The leading national charity working with single parent families



Online forum - a safe place for single parents to connect 24/7 to chat, give and receive support.

Single parent groups - local and digital groups provide a space to meet other people who understand what it's like to be a single parent

Information pages - online advice to help you make confident choices about your family's future.  Topics include bereavement, benefits, childcare, child maintenance, education, housing, LGBTQ+ issues, legal help and responsibilities, money management/debt, wellbeing, support for single dads and more.

Webchat and helpline - support and expert advice on anything from dealing with a break-up or bereavement to going back to work or sorting out child maintenance, benefit or tax credit issues

If you'd like to message Gingerbread, use their online form