We are Gingerbread
The charity supporting single parent families to live secure, happy and fulfilling lives
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Our Change Framework
Our new strategy is an integral part of our journey to becoming a learning organisation and maximising our future impact for single parent families.
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Popular advice topics
Making arrangements
Contact arrangements
Setting up contact with your child's other parent.
Child maintenance
How to claim child maintenance and receive payments.
Legal help and responsibilities
Understand your rights and responsibilities as a single parent.
Splitting up
Support for your child
However your child responds to family changes, support is out there.
Support for you
How you can look after yourself after separation.
Money
Benefit calculators
Find out what benefits you’re entitled to.
Child maintenance
How to arrange child maintenance and get the right calculation.
Search for grants
See if you're eligible for any grants with our grants search.
Fundraise for us
Sign up to our Virtual Marathon
Run the Marathon your way this June - walk, run or jog 26.2 miles flexibly around your schedule and fundraise to help us support more single parent families across England and Wales.
Speak to other single parents
Become a member
Membership is free brings lots of great benefits, including a monthly newsletter, offers and discounts, and opportunities to meet new people – all tailored to single mums and dads.
Sign up for free membershipChat on our forum
Our forum is a safe and supportive online space just for our single parent members. Speak to people who understand or browse for tips to overcome common challenges.
Start a conversationJoin a group
We have Gingerbread groups around the country, where you can meet other single parents for support, friendship and local activities. See where your nearest group is.
Find your nearest group