We believe Both Parents Matter

Too many children grow up knowing only one parent. This must change.

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We believe Both Parents Matter

We work for the well-being of children in separated families to ensure they have meaningful relationships with both parents, wider family and friends.

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We believe Both Parents Matter

We provide, and encourage the provision of:

guidance, support, education and assistance

Get HelpJoin FNFDonate

We believe Both Parents Matter

We campaign to raise awareness and address the issues and challenges facing separated families

Get HelpJoin FNFDonate

We believe Both Parents Matter

We promote and undertake research into the issues and challenges facing separated families

Get HelpJoin FNFDonate

We believe Both Parents Matter

We emphasise that children need love and care from both parents and their wider families

Get HelpJoin FNFDonate

We believe Both Parents Matter

Too many children grow up knowing only one parent. This must change.

Join FNFDonate

We believe Both Parents Matter

We work for the well-being of children in separated families to ensure they have meaningful relationships with both parents, wider family and friends.

Join FNFDonate

We believe Both Parents Matter

We provide, and encourage the provision of:

guidance, support, education and assistance

Join FNFDonate

We believe Both Parents Matter

We campaign to raise awareness and address the issues and challenges facing separated families

Join FNFDonate

We believe Both Parents Matter

We promote and undertake research into the issues and challenges facing separated families

Join FNFDonate

We believe Both Parents Matter

We emphasise that children need love and care from both parents and their wider families

Join FNFDonate

Dear visitors, we're excited to announce that we are currently upgrading our website and chat forum to enhance your member and browsing experience. Please revisit us in a few days to explore our revamped platform.

The current forum will be closed as we move to a dedicated phone app, available for download on both iOS and Android platforms. Simply search for "FNF Forum" to locate and download the app. Previous content will be archived and not migrating. For any urgent inquiries or if you're seeking specific information, please don't hesitate to contact us at admin@fnf.org.uk. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to serving you through our new platform.

Thank you, FNF Admin team.

 

Children Know That Both Parents Matter

Helping children and families to retain positive relationships after separation or divorce

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FNF is the leading UK charity supporting dads, mums and grandparents to have personal contact and

meaningful relationships with their children following parental separation since 1974.

We offer information, advice and support services helping parents to achieve a positive outcome for their children.

Our online Forum and our network branches also offer free guidance of solicitors and others familiar with the operation of the family courts.

Welcome to our new website. We hope you will enjoy the improved clarity, content, and the mobile-friendly responsive design.

There may be further improvements we could make, so we would greatly appreciate your feedback and suggestions.

Thank you for your support.

 

 

Children Know That Both Parents Matter

 

Helping children and families to retain positive relationships after separation or divorce

FNF is the leading UK charity supporting dads, mums and grandparents to have personal contact and

meaningful relationships with their children following parental separation since 1974.

We offer information, advice and support services helping parents to achieve a positive outcome for their children.

Our online Forum and our network of branches also offer free guidance of solicitors and others familiar with the operation of the family courts.

Welcome to our new website. We hope you will enjoy the improved clarity, content, and the mobile-friendly responsive design.

There may be further improvements we could make, so we would greatly appreciate your feedback and suggestions.

Thank you for your support.

 

How We Help

 

We are the UK's leading Shared Parenting charity, active since 1974. We believe in a responsible and collaborative approach, both for parenting and also when working for change. We support the end of hidden injustice and a fairer society.

 

Meetings - Local & Online

Get together with others in similar situations and get support and guidance.

 

Helpline

Talk to our Helpliners about your concerns and suggestions for what to do next

0300 0300 363
 

Online Forum

Share discussion topics with thousands of people – includes our Solicitor Clinic as well.

 

Information

Factsheets, Guides & other Parenting Publications, including Research and other Resource

Upcoming Events

6/12/2025 Sat: Harrow Branch Meetings
8/12/2025 Mon: Ipswich Meeting
8/12/2025 Mon: Sheffield Meeting
8/12/2025 Mon: London Central Meeting
9/12/2025 Tue: York Meeting
9/12/2025 Tue: Hemel Hempstead Meeting
9/12/2025 Tue: London South & Bromley Meeting
10/12/2025 Wed: London East (Tower Hamlets)
10/12/2025 Wed: London East (Tower Hamlets) Online Meeting
11/12/2025 Thu: Liverpool-Wirral Meeting
13/12/2025 Sat: Harrow Branch Meetings
15/12/2025 Mon: Nottingham Online Meeting
15/12/2025 Mon: Reading Meeting
15/12/2025 Mon: London Central Meeting
16/12/2025 Tue: Twickenham Branch Meeting
17/12/2025 Wed: London West Meeting
20/12/2025 Sat: Harrow Branch Meetings
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