We know there can be highs and lows to being a single parent. So at Gingerbread, we offer ways for you to connect to other people going through the same thing.

Here you can read stories from other single parents. And if you become a Gingerbread member, you’ll receive a range of benefits including chances to meet with other single parents online and at local groups.

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Advice & support for single parents

Gingerbread is the national charity for single parents. We provide free support services for single parents, including our online forum and...

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My Family Moves

A range of activity challenges and exercise top tips for you and your family to enjoy together.

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Online forum

Gingerbread Forum Our online forum is a safe place for single parents to connect 24/7 - to chat, and give and...

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Single parent groups

Single parent groups are there to provide a space to meet other people who understand what it's like to be...

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Stories

We hear hundreds of stories from single parents each year. Read some of these stories here, using our topic filter...

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Share your experiences

Tell us your story and offer advice to other single parents.

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Become a Gingerbread member

As a Gingerbread member, you’ll join a community of thousands of single parents.

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Join a Gingerbread event

Are you interested in helping raise awareness and vital funds to help support Gingerbread? Fundraise for us by joining #TeamGingerbread...

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