We provide expert advice, practical support and campaign for single parents.
Our free helpline provides support and expert advice on anything from dealing with a break-up, to going back to work or sorting out maintenance, benefit or tax credit issues. Our friendly advisers will talk through your options and will send you useful information.
The Gingerbread Single Parent Helpline is open as follows:
Mondays: 10am to 6pm
Tuesdays/Thursdays/Fridays: 10am to 4pm
Wednesdays: 10am-1pm and 5pm-7pm.
Phone today for free, on 0808 802 0925.
We can give you the information you need on:
• Child maintenance
• Contact
• Employment
• Education
• Welfare benefits and tax credits
• Housing
• Debt.
Local groups
What is a friendship group?
A friendship group is run by single parent members of Gingerbread and allows people in similar situations to come together to share experiences, make friends and support each other. Each friendship group is different but many are run on an informal basis, arranging meet-ups in local coffee shops, playgrounds or children's centres. It's best to get in touch with the group contact to find out the latest details.
How do I find my local group?
Use the Group Map - members can login to get full details or click on the Group regions list on the webpage. Alternatively you can call us on 0800 018 4318 (10am - 1pm, Mondays to Wednesdays)
Address:
520 Highgate Studios, 53-79 Highgate Road, London, NW5 1TL