Two years ago, single mum Sharon kindly took part in our Christmas appeal, sharing her experience of the cost-of-living crisis. Since then, she’s been busy setting up Smooth Scribe, a family business venture, with her...

'Starting this business has shown me that there are other things that I can do and that my whole life isn't solely focused on my children. It's been a way for me to explore who I am and have confidence again...'

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I remember the exact moment I became a single parent. It was 7.45 in the morning. I was just back from dropping my daughter Maya at nursery, and was making my husband a coffee, when...

Single mum Tori shares her reflections on the back-to-school routine So here we are, the final stretch! Back to school next week! Some parents seem to have been ready for this moment from before the school holidays...

I got married in 2003 through an arranged marriage in India. We met and got married within 6 weeks. Though I was born and raised in Britain, we initially planned to live in India. However,...

Chris is one of our single-parent campaigners. We’re delighted she’s shared this guest blog about what the General Election means to her and her family. Our household is full of hope and excitement for the General...

Thank you to Rachel, one of our single-parent campaigners, who has contributed this blog about the launch of Single parents, equal families – Gingerbread’s general election manifesto.  My name is Rachel and I’m an active campaigner...

Two years ago, single mum Carly spoke at Gingerbread’s Single Parents Day event at the Houses of Parliament. Today, she looks back at what’s changed for her and the wider single-parent community since then.  Two...