Gingerbread, The Charity For Single Parent Families
Also known as: National Council for One Parent Families, The National Council for the Unmarried Mother and Her Child, Gingerbread, One Parent Families
Gingerbread (National Council for One Parent Families) is the national charity working with single parent families to understand their challenges and ensure that their needs are met. We provide expert information and advice, membership and training opportunities. We campaign against poverty and stigma to promote fair and equal treatment and opportunity for single parent families.
Activities & Mission
Gingerbread (National Council for One Parent Families) is the national charity working with single parent families to understand their challenges and ensure that their needs are met. We provide expert information and advice, membership and training opportunities. We campaign against poverty and stigma to promote fair and equal treatment and opportunity for single parent families.
Areas of Operation
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 68% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £2,117,002 | £2,483,625 | £2,109,807 | £696,358 | £108,499 | 40 / 60 |
| 2024 | £2,508,058 | £2,165,929 | £1,866,255 | £1,042,246 | £310,799 | 36 / 60 |
| 2023 | £1,786,559 | £1,873,584 | £1,587,879 | £682,329 | £600,387 | 33 / 59 |
| 2022 | £1,831,010 | £2,090,993 | £1,805,999 | £782,256 | £682,684 | 40 / 54 |
| 2021 | £2,133,717 | £1,723,244 | £1,543,897 | £1,036,503 | £888,001 | 27 / 54 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Gingerbread, The Charity For Single Parent Families
What does Gingerbread, The Charity For Single Parent Families do?
Gingerbread (National Council for One Parent Families) is the national charity working with single parent families to understand their challenges and ensure that their needs are met. We provide expert information and advice, membership and training opportunities. We campaign against poverty and stigma to promote fair and equal treatment and opportunity for single parent families.
How much income did Gingerbread, The Charity For Single Parent Families report in 2025?
Gingerbread, The Charity For Single Parent Families reported total income of £2.12m and reported expenditure of £2.48m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Gingerbread, The Charity For Single Parent Families?
Gingerbread, The Charity For Single Parent Families has a program ratio of 99.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 68% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Gingerbread, The Charity For Single Parent Families registered as a charity?
Gingerbread, The Charity For Single Parent Families was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 May 1964 as charity number 230750. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Gingerbread, The Charity For Single Parent Families?
Gingerbread, The Charity For Single Parent Families is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sarah Pinch. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Gingerbread, The Charity For Single Parent Families operate?
Gingerbread, The Charity For Single Parent Families operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Gingerbread, The Charity For Single Parent Families a registered charity?
Yes — Gingerbread, The Charity For Single Parent Families is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 230750.
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London
SE1 3GN
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Also Known As
- National Council for One Parent Families
- The National Council for the Unmarried Mother and Her Child
- Gingerbread
- One Parent Families
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated