Parents
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is an organisation run by lone parents for lone parents. They offer lone parents practical and emotional support and speak out for them in the media and politics. Membership is free.
Their Advice Line offers confidential advice on anything from childcare to domestic violence, including benefits, education and housing. Or maybe you just want someone to talk to. Here you will find a sympathetic, listening ear. Their rule is "as long as it takes."
Phone: 0800 018 4318
10am to 3pm Mondays to Fridays.
If you prefer to receive advice by e-mail, contact them at: advice@gingerbread.org.uk
They stress that this is not an emergency e-mail service as replies can take up to 5 working days.
Gingerbread also offers support groups all over England and Wales. These are great places to go with your children and there are many planned outings and social activities for adults. You will also receive some discount vouchers. Many excellent publications are also available.
Contact the phone number above or visit: www.gingerbread.org.uk
The website is well-planned and interactive with something for everyone. There is even a virtual Gingerbread where you can chat to people when you don't feel up to joining a local group. This may give you the confidence to do so.
Info for teenagers:
Are you a teenager aged 13-18 living with a lone parent in London? If
so, the Teens Project is for you! The Teens Project is a series of 8-week
projects happening all over London where teenagers who sign up will
meet every week to get involved in sports, music, art, drama, dance,
talking about important issues and there is even the chance to go on
an adventure weekend. All of this is FREE OF CHARGE!
Another way you can get involved is by volunteering to be on the management
committee. We will meet once a fortnight in central London on Saturdays and
get to voice your ideas on the project. The ideas for what activities we do
will come from the management committee. You will also get involved in
fundraising, organising events, producing a newsletter and even interviewing
the teenagers who participate in the projects. You will get training, your
expenses will be paid and it will look great on your CV. To find out more
about the management committee call email Chloe Lankshear, Gingerbread's Teen
Project Worker at gingerbreadteensproject@hotmail.com
"Since joining Gingerbread a year ago, we have gone out and done things that I would not have tried alone. My kids get out at weekends and enjoy it!"
What have you got to lose? Ring up and join. Please kindly say that you found them via this site. There is no need to be alone.
Thanks for your support, Gingerbread.
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