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Gingerbread, the Charity for Single Parent Families

Registered charity 230750, on the register since 20 May 1964. The 7,232nd largest charity in England and Wales by income.

What it says it does

Gingerbread (National Council for One Parent Families) is the national charity working with single parent families to understand their challenges and ensure that their needs are met. We provide expert information and advice, membership and training opportunities. We campaign against poverty and stigma to promote fair and equal treatment and opportunity for single parent families.

In the charity's own words, as filed with the Charity Commission.

Its causes

Economic/community Development/employmentEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Where it works

It names no single council area: it works across England and Wales, or further.

Check it yourself

Its entry on the Charity Commission register · its own website

Figures are the latest the charity has reported to the Charity Commission, current to 27 September 2026. How this site works.