Child Support Agency
Part of the Department for Work and Pensions, they're responsible for assessing, collecting, paying and enforcing child maintenance.
Phone: 08457 133 133
Website: www.csa.gov.uk
National Association of Child Contact Centres
A national network of child contact centres offring safe child contact. The centres are safe, neutral places where children from separated famillies can spend time with one or both parents.
Phone: 0845 4500 280
Website: www.naccc.org.uk
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is the national charity working with single parent families. Formed following a merger of the National Council for One Parent families and Gingerbread, they now provide increased support and a stronger campaigning voice for single parents and their families.
Phone: 0808 802 0925 (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm & Wed 5pm - 8pm)
Website: www.gingerbread.org.uk
Families Need Fathers
A charity providing information and support for separated parents.
Helpline: 0870 760 7496 (Monday - Friday, 6pm - 10pm)
Email: fnf@fnf.org.uk
Website: www.fnf.org.uk
National Family Mediation
If you're having problems sorting out contact arrangements, a mediator can help. This is the umbrella organisation for local family mediation services, and they can tell you where your local service is.
Phone: 01392 271 610
Email: general@nfm.org.uk
Website: www.nfm.u-net.com
One Space
A parenting website aimed at single parents. Features online groups and advice.
Website: www.onespace.org.uk
Samaritans
Provides confidential advice and support for anyone in emotional distress.
Helpline: 08457 909 090
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: www.samaritans.org