SPAN is a uniquely diverse organisation empowering one parent families throughout the UK. We value the vital contributions of one parent families in society.

We aim to:

• Support single parents to empower themselves and take control of their lives
• Give a voice to one parent families from diverse backgrounds and cultures living in poverty and isolation
• Support the development of user-led one parent family groups
• Work with organisations and decision-making bodies
• Develop partnerships to improve policies for one parent families in the UK and internationally
• Celebrate our diversity, our children, our lives

SPAN’s Equal Opportunities Policy

These are currently some of our major projects

One Space is the parenting site for single parents. It offers an online community for single parents with support from experienced parenting facilitators, 121 expert advice & on-line courses. The forums act as a virtual support group – a lifeline to many single parents. onespace.org.uk 

Participatory research SPAN has recently undertaken a three-year longitudinal participatory research project exploring the lived experiences of single parents who are moved from Income Support to Job Seekers Allowance, entitled ‘
A Longitudinal Qualitative Study of the Journeys of Single Parents on Job Seekers Allowance

SPAN Family & Study Centre in Bristol Offers courses, personal development, volunteering, childcare and other support services to families in Bristol. More >

Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities In partnership with the Race Equality Foundation. The SFSC approach emphasises that parenting is affected by the local environment and that parents can play an active role in shaping this environment through community involvement. A list of current courses can be found HERE