There are 1.75 million one-parent families in Britain today, one quarter of all families, and they care for nearly 3 million children. Yet lone parents and their children can still suffer from poverty and stigma - nearly half of poor children now live in a one-parent family. One Parent Families believes we can build a fairer society for all families, in which lone parents and their children are not disadvantaged and do not suffer from poverty, isolation, or social exclusion.
We recognise that families come in all shapes and sizes and we believe that the diversity of family life should be celebrated. We provide a platform for lone parents, to enable them to have a voice. We offer free information and advice lone parents can trust, through the telephone, our publications, through our website and special events. We act as a centre of expertise, and work with others to improve services, raise awareness and change attitudes.
Make-A-Wish UK grants magical wishes to children and young people who have been diagnosed with a critical illness. Since being established in the UK in 1986, we have granted over nearly 15,000 amazing wishes Your donation doesn't just help provide a wish to a seriously ill child, it will give the whole family precious time together, creating memories to cherish for years to come. By making a donation today you will help grant a wish to one of the children who are currently waiting for their wish to come true. A regular donation of £5 a month will ensure that we can continue to grant the wishes of the hundreds of children who turn to us every year.
How it works
By simply completing a donation form, you can choose to support Make-A-Wish UK, directly from your pay.
