Both Parents Matter
Also known as: Families Need Fathers Limited, F N F
Families Need Fathers is a self help charity which provides information and support on children's issues for separated and divorced parents (including unmarried parents), as well as grandparents, partners, friends, and the extended family. Our main concern is to maintain a child's relationship with both parents during and after family breakdown.
Activities & Mission
Families Need Fathers is a self help charity which provides information and support on children's issues for separated and divorced parents (including unmarried parents), as well as grandparents, partners, friends, and the extended family. Our main concern is to maintain a child's relationship with both parents during and after family breakdown.
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Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £82,997 | £189,765 | 0 / 120 | |||
| 2024 | £53,201 | £92,529 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2023 | £54,615 | £103,363 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2022 | £161,056 | £125,634 | 0 / 13 | |||
| 2021 | £116,689 | £99,379 | 0 / 200 |
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Frequently asked questions about Both Parents Matter
What does Both Parents Matter do?
Families Need Fathers is a self help charity which provides information and support on children's issues for separated and divorced parents (including unmarried parents), as well as grandparents, partners, friends, and the extended family. Our main concern is to maintain a child's relationship with both parents during and after family breakdown.
How much income did Both Parents Matter report in 2025?
Both Parents Matter reported total income of £83k and reported expenditure of £190k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Both Parents Matter registered as a charity?
Both Parents Matter was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 February 1979 as charity number 276899. It has been registered for 47 years.
Who runs Both Parents Matter?
Both Parents Matter is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Jeremy O'Callaghan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Both Parents Matter operate?
Both Parents Matter operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Both Parents Matter a registered charity?
Yes — Both Parents Matter is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 276899.
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LONDON
WC1N 3AX
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- Both Parents Matter
- Families Need Fathers Limited
- F N F
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- 30 July 2026
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