We provide expert advice, practical support and campaign for single parents

Single parents' stories

“Yes, some days are hard and I have a good moan about it occasionally, but actually what I get in return is a very loving and close relationship with my daughter – life is what we make it.”
Caroline, single mum to an eight year old daughter

Gingerbread

We provide advice and practical support for single parents. Expert advisers answer our helpline, our website is packed full of useful information and we offer training too. We also campaign to improve the lives of all single parent families. And because we’re a national charity, it’s all free.

Stop CSA charges

Starting from 2013, the government proposes charging to use the Child Support Agency.

Gingerbread is fighting hard to stop single parent families having to pay.

Join our campaign.

separating?

If you are going through a separation, there's a lot to think about.  Get instant help with our email advice package

Friendship groups

Find out the benefits of setting up or joining a Gingerbread friendship group with our new guide.

single dads

Are you a single dad?  Find information, advice and speak to other dads in our section especially for you 

Holidays

Are you looking to take your child on holiday this summer? Find out what you need to be considering in this month's online advice session