Meet other single parents at one of our support groups

Updated January 2010

Gingerbread groups are run by single parents just like you, and as such we take their security very seriously. We require anyone who wishes to get in touch with their local Group to register as a Gingerbread member first.

You'll get a range of benefits - regular newsletters, special offers, real-life stories and information and advice - as well as access to the group.

You can REGISTER by clicking this link.

Once you have registered, there are two ways to contact us for the Group’s details:

• Call Membership during our opening hours on 0800 018 4318 (Monday to Friday, 2pm to 5pm)
• Email membership@gingerbread.org.uk stating which Group you would like to be put in touch with, your full name and your postcode.

For an up-to-date list of contact information for groups in your area please download the file below or see our Groups List page.

Groups may be:

Friendship:

Friendship Groups are smaller, informal groups that do not use the name Gingerbread and are more about meeting people in similar situations without the formality and rules of an Affiliated Group.

They may meet in cafes, in each others houses or wherever they feel comfortable. Events in Friendship Groups will often be things like coffee mornings, picnics or other low cost activities.

Phone numbers for Friendship Groups are available only to members of Gingerbread.

Affiliated:

Affiliated Groups tend to be larger groups with a formal committee and a regular meeting place. They may run a number of activities or trips for group members and there may be an annual joining fee to aid administration costs.

They are entitled to use the name Gingerbread through their affiliation agreement with us.

Virtual

You can join one of our on-line groups if there is not a local group in your area. To find out more, click on the link below.