Back to school
25th Aug 2023
We know that the summer holidays can be a challenging time for single parents but as August draws to a close, we also know that while September and going back to school will be a...
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Read the latest news and views on Gingerbread’s work and the issues affecting single parent families today.
25th Aug 2023
We know that the summer holidays can be a challenging time for single parents but as August draws to a close, we also know that while September and going back to school will be a...
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25th Aug 2023
Our charity partner amicable has produced a useful blog on how to to talk to your child school after a separation. Separation affects many elements of your life and your child(ren)’s. A crucial part of reducing...
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15th Aug 2023
We’re pleased to announce that Gingerbread has received permission from the courts to “intervene” in a legal case to challenge the persistent failure of the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) to take “proper or effective steps”...
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21st Jul 2023
The Child Support Enforcement Bill has successfully passed through Parliament, strengthening the enforcement powers of the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) against non-paying parents. However, with total arrears sitting at £547.9 million, will it effectively tackle...
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19th Jul 2023
The weather is finally warming up (despite a few rainy days) which means the summer holidays are fast approaching. We know that the six weeks holidays can seem daunting for single parents, so we have...
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21st Jun 2023
Food costs are soaring, according to statistics released by the Government today. Food inflation was at 18.4% in May 2023, with the biggest price rises for family staples such as eggs, cooking sauces and frozen...
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19th Jun 2023
Over the next few days, you’ll see some big changes to Gingerbread’s website and social media channels. Why have we changed our brand? The first thing you’ll notice is that Gingerbread’s logo, colours, font and...
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6th Jun 2023
We are thrilled to announce that author, Neil Boss, is our latest charity partner! Neil is the author of ‘Maybe It’s About Time’, a story of Marcus, who has more money than he needs but whose...
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25th May 2023
Gingerbread is thrilled to join the Children & Young People’s Mental Health Coalition, a growing group of organisations working together to campaign jointly on the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. The Coalition...
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15th May 2023
To celebrate International Day of Families, Kate Daly, co-founder of our charity partner amicable, has produced a blog on changing family dynamics. For most, we can’t control the shape or makeup of our family, particularly after...
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