Today we published a joint briefing exploring the experiences of victim-survivors of domestic abuse with the Child Maintenance Service (CMS). Developed in collaboration with Surviving Economic Abuse, Women’s Aid, and victim-survivors, it highlights serious gaps...

What are our key findings? For many victim-survivors of domestic abuse, the CMS is the only safe route to securing the financial support their children are entitled to. It is therefore essential that it provides a...

What’s next? To mark the launch of the briefing, we are hosting a drop-in event in Parliament today, giving MPs the opportunity to learn more about our research and hear directly from victim-survivors about what needs...

A number of significant policy changes are coming into effect this April, spanning wages, sick pay, Universal Credit, and parental leave rights. Gingerbread welcomes many of these changes and the positive impact they will have...

As we reflect on a brilliant week celebrating Single Parents Day, we’re proud to spotlight Shaf, a member of our Campaigns Advisory Group. Shaf has been raising awareness of Single Parents Day and championing more inclusive...

To celebrate Single Parents Day and our single parent community, we hosting a free virtual comedy night. Get ready to laugh out loud with our Stand Up For Single Parents comedy special! Join us online on March 21, 2026...

Thea Jaffe: Thea Jaffe, known to some as the Dirty Momtini and to others simply as “Mom”, is a single mother of three and long-time Gingerbread volunteer.  Since founding Single Parents Comedy in 2020, she has hosted Stand Up for...

Saleha Masud:  Saleha Masud serves up fearless, sharply observed stand-up from a proudly Muslim perspective, blending cultural insight with punchlines that land hard and fast – all with the added lens of single parenthood. A West End New Act of the...

Kelly Adams: Kelly Adams brings sparkling humour and effortlessly engaging storytelling to the stage, drawing on her life as a single parent and her years as a celebrated actress. Known for standout roles in Holby City, Hustle,...

Mike Coxon: Mike Coxon turns dating, parenting challenges and the difficulties being a northerner exiled in the south, into warm, relatable comedy with a laid back, likeable style. A co-parent originally from Northwich but based in...

Audaciously Maz: Audaciously Maz is a South London based comedian with her own brand of self-deprecating humour. She has made appearances up and down the country and she is here to entertain you with her unique style.

The Education and Work and Pensions Committees have launched a joint inquiry into the Child Poverty Strategy, calling for individuals and organisations to share their views on whether the government’s plans go far enough. The Child...

We’ve produced a handy guide which will walk you through the process and provide helpful areas to consider when writing your response. The inquiry is accepting responses until Friday 6th March 2026. Writing your own submission is a...

As we start 2026, we want to take a look back at the festive celebrations and activities our local groups took part in. Thank you to our incredible volunteer Group Leads, their commitment and dedication to...

Following our #SupportNotPunish parliamentary drop-in, where we showcased voice notes from single parents about their experiences with Universal Credit (UC), we’ve been working behind the scenes to push for UC reform. Roundtable with the Minister In November,...

Earlier this month, the government released its response to the House of Lords Public Services Committee’s Reforming the Child Maintenance Service report, detailing which of the recommendations it will take forward.  The Committee’s report, published in October 2025, followed an inquiry into the barriers to making child maintenance arrangements...

Yesterday, the government published its Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy, setting out an ambition to halve VAWG within the next decade. This is an important step toward tackling abuse in all its forms,...

Earlier this month, the government published its long-awaited Child Poverty Strategy, Our Children, Our Future: Tackling Child Poverty, which sets out measures to boost family incomes, reduce the cost of essentials, and strengthen local support. The...