Gingerbread

We are the leading charity supporting single parent families in England and Wales. We are fighting to create a world where all single parents and their children don’t just survive, but thrive.

We support
We provide expert advice and information to support all single parents through our website, webchat and helpline.

We connect
We provide local groups and an online community space so that, with Gingerbread, no single parent is ever alone.

We challenge
We campaign against the inequalities and injustices that single parents face every single day. And we challenge the stigma and negative perceptions around being a single parent.

Who can use our services?

We define a single parent as any parent with the majority care of their children. It doesn’t matter how old or young you are or the circumstances under which you became a single parent – Gingerbread can help. We also understand that many parents who don’t have majority care will share the same challenges and responsibilities as those who do – so if you see yourself as a single parent, you are welcome to use our services. You may find, however, that some of our advice is less suited to your situation.