Kelly Adams Story
Thriving not Surviving
I was two months into a master’s degree when my children’s Dad said he was ending our 15 year marriage. On Christmas bloody day, I might add. The next year and a half was a...
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We are fighting to create a world where all single parents and their children thrive.
22nd Apr 2026
Today we published a joint briefing exploring the experiences of victim-survivors of domestic abuse with the Child Maintenance Service (CMS). Developed in collaboration with Surviving Economic Abuse, Women’s Aid, and victim-survivors, it highlights serious gaps...
What are our key findings? For many victim-survivors of domestic abuse, the CMS is the only safe route to securing the financial support their children are entitled to. It is therefore essential that it provides a...
What’s next? To mark the launch of the briefing, we are hosting a drop-in event in Parliament today, giving MPs the opportunity to learn more about our research and hear directly from victim-survivors about what needs...
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2nd Apr 2026
A number of significant policy changes are coming into effect this April, spanning wages, sick pay, Universal Credit, and parental leave rights. Gingerbread welcomes many of these changes and the positive impact they will have...
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25th Mar 2026
As we reflect on a brilliant week celebrating Single Parents Day, we’re proud to spotlight Shaf, a member of our Campaigns Advisory Group. Shaf has been raising awareness of Single Parents Day and championing more inclusive...
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