Welcome to the East London Branch page!
We are an affiliate branch of the UK's leading shared parenting charity, Families Need Fathers.
We provide help, advice and support for those that are dealing with children's matters before, during and after relationship breakdown. All are welcome - be they mothers, fathers or grandparents.
There is no cost for attending our meetings although we encourage everyone to make a small donation to FNF. We also request visitors to consider becoming members of FNF to help our organisation to keep going in especially difficult times for all.
Pro bono solicitor advice is open to FNF Members during our meetings.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
We meet from 6:30-9:00pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month (Pro bono solicitor advice open to members during meeting). Please note that this branch online meetings are not restricted geographically.
Meeting Location
During the COVID pandemic, East London Branch meetings are held on Zoom. All welcome. Please register for the Extra Support Meetings provided by East London here.
We meet at the HCD Co-operative Workspace, 62 Beechwood Rd, London E8 3DY - 3 minute walk from Dalston Junction overground station.
Use entry phone for access
Nearest Tube Dalston Junction/Kingsland, Buses 67, 76, 149, 243, 488
Contact
If you have any queries, please contact Ian on 07931905002, John on 07943054258 or Faruk on 07435470560. Should you have any issues registering, contact Ian Findlay at Ian.Findlay.Trustee@fnf.org.uk or EastLondon.Meetings@fnf.org.uk for details. Please do not contact the venue as they will not be able to help you.
Policy
All matters are discussed in complete confidence under the Chatham House Rule.
The format of the evening once introductions have been made is to first allow newcomers to explain their circumstances and invite opinions/advice from those present who can maybe apply their own experiences and opinions.
Newcomers are not obliged to speak and are welcome to observe – we like to provide a relaxed, pressure free forum for discussion. We then throw open the floor for others to discuss their own ongoing situations be they asking for advice or announcing progress or good news.