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...

To celebrate Single Parents Day and our single parent community, we hosting a free virtual comedy night. Get ready to laugh out loud with our Stand Up For Single Parents comedy special! Join us online on March 21, 2026...

Thea Jaffe: Thea Jaffe, known to some as the Dirty Momtini and to others simply as “Mom”, is a single mother of three and long-time Gingerbread volunteer.  Since founding Single Parents Comedy in 2020, she has hosted Stand Up for...

Saleha Masud:  Saleha Masud serves up fearless, sharply observed stand-up from a proudly Muslim perspective, blending cultural insight with punchlines that land hard and fast – all with the added lens of single parenthood. A West End New Act of the...

Kelly Adams: Kelly Adams brings sparkling humour and effortlessly engaging storytelling to the stage, drawing on her life as a single parent and her years as a celebrated actress. Known for standout roles in Holby City, Hustle,...

Mike Coxon: Mike Coxon turns dating, parenting challenges and the difficulties being a northerner exiled in the south, into warm, relatable comedy with a laid back, likeable style. A co-parent originally from Northwich but based in...

Audaciously Maz: Audaciously Maz is a South London based comedian with her own brand of self-deprecating humour. She has made appearances up and down the country and she is here to entertain you with her unique style.

The Education and Work and Pensions Committees have launched a joint inquiry into the Child Poverty Strategy, calling for individuals and organisations to share their views on whether the government’s plans go far enough. The Child...

We’ve produced a handy guide which will walk you through the process and provide helpful areas to consider when writing your response. The inquiry is accepting responses until Friday 6th March 2026. Writing your own submission is a...