Branch Pages (26)
Welcome to the Ipswich 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 buy a drink and spend some money at the bar and if possible 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.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Due to Covid-19, these branch meetings have been suspended.
We meet from 6:30-8:30pm on the second Monday of every month
Meeting Location
We meet at The Dencora Business Centre in Ipswich. Please check the Upcoming Events for any last-minute changes.
Contact
If you have any queries, please contact Andrew on 07798 640 022 or Victoria on 07764 844 194. Alternatively, email Ipswich.Meetings@fnf.org.uk. 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.
Welcome to the Liverpool-Wirral 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 buy a drink and spend some money at the bar and if possible make a £5 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.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Due to Covid-19, these branch meetings are suspended.
We meet from 7:00-9:00pm on the first Thursday of every month
Meeting Location
We meet at The Fly in the Loaf on Hardman Street. Please check the Upcoming Events for any last-minute changes.
Contact
If you have any queries, please contact Mark on 07973 825 848 or Nick on 07590 475 613. Alternatively, email Liverpool.Meetings@fnf.org.uk. 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.
At the meetings, there is a general review on the previous month, then members and non-members are given their opportunity to voice personal or otherwise views & experiences. Help and advice is given when appropriate. Guest speakers are welcome. At 9pm, a number of us pop to a nearby watering hole for a relaxing and uncomplicated chat/pint.
Welcome to the Manchester 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 donation towards running costs. We also request visitors to consider becoming members of FNF to help our organisation to keep going in especially difficult times for all.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Due to Covid-19, these branch meetings have been suspended.
Meeting Location
We have two meetings each month, we meet at 7:00pm on the first Wednesday of every month at The Friends Meeting Place on Mount Street. Please check the Upcoming Events for any last-minute changes.
And at 7:00pm the third Tuesday of every month at Suite 3 - Gibfield Enterprise Centre,1 Gibfield Park Avenue, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0SU. Please check the Upcoming Events for any last-minute changes.
Contact
If you have any queries, please contact Charles on 07845 275730 or Manchester.Meetings@fnf.org.uk. 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.
At meetings attendees are given the opportunity to explain their own situation and circumstances. Experienced members, and often Solicitors/Barristers who give their time for free, offer advice. The meeting tends to concentrate on the legal issues of a situation and general support and advice takes place after the meeting. If it is your first time we ask that you bring any legal paperwork that may relate to your situation.
Welcome to the Newcastle 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 £2 donation towards running costs. We also request visitors to consider becoming members of FNF to help our organisation to keep going in especially difficult times for all.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
We meet from 7:00-9:30pm on the first Tuesday of every month
Meeting Location
Please note that during the health crisis the meetings are held online.
Contact
For joining details, please contact Susan at Newcastle.Meetings@fnf.org.uk or susanr.vol@fnf.org.uk. 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.
At meetings, there is a general review on the previous meeting, then members and non-members alike are given their opportunity to voice personal (or otherwise) views & experiences. Help and advice is given when appropriate. At 9.30pm, a number of us pop to a nearby pub for a relaxing and uncomplicated chat / pint, in a less formal venue. Guest speakers are welcome; we have already had presentations from solicitors and Core Childrens Services, who gave time to give information, answer queries, and provide support to the group.
Welcome to the Northampton 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 donation towards running costs. We also request visitors to consider becoming members of FNF to help our organisation to keep going in especially difficult times for all.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Due to Covid-19, these branch meetings have been suspended.
Meeting Location
We meet at The Training Room of Tesco Extra in Weston Favell Shopping Centre. Please check the Upcoming Events for any last-minute changes.
Contact
If you have any queries, please contact Peter on 07816 905 439. Alternatively, email peterjs65@hotmail.com or Northampton.Meeetings@fnf.org.uk. 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.
Welcome to the Northern Ireland 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 donation towards running costs. We also request visitors to consider becoming members of FNF to help our organisation to keep going in especially difficult times for all.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
We meet at 7:30pm on the first Monday of every month (unless that's a Bank Holiday, in which case it's the 2nd Monday at 7pm)
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Meeting Location
We meet at The Hudson Bar in Belfast. Please check the Upcoming Events for any last-minute changes.
Contact
If you have any queries, please contact Joe on 07711 022 151 or Stephen on 07711725962. Alternatively, email Belfast.Meetings@fnf.org.uk. 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.
Welcome to the Oxford 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 donation towards running costs. We also request visitors to consider becoming members of FNF to help our organisation to keep going in especially difficult times for all.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Due to Covid-19, these branch meetings are currently suspended.
Meeting Location
We meet at The Duke of Monmouth in Oxford. Please check the Upcoming Events for any last-minute changes.
Contact
If you have any queries, please contact Rick on 07921 857 558. Alternatively, contact the branch using the online form. 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.
Welcome to the Plymouth 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 donation towards running costs of £4 if you are waged, or £2 if you are not. We also request visitors to consider becoming members of FNF to help our organisation to keep going in especially difficult times for all.
Upcoming Meetings & Location
Please refer to http://plymouth.fnf.org.uk for details.
Contact
If you have any queries, please contact Andy on 01752 793 325 or Philly on 01752 770 699. Alternatively, email Plymouth.Meetings@fnf.org.uk. 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.
Useful Local Documents
Welcome to the Reading 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 buy a drink at the bar and if possible make a donation towards running costs. We also request visitors to consider becoming members of FNF to help our organisation to keep going in especially difficult times for all.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
We meet at 8:00pm on the first, third and fifth Monday of every month (on Tuesday if the Monday falls on a bank holiday). Please contact the Branch to confirm details on these dates.
Meeting Location
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this branch meetings have moved online. Please check with the branch beforehand that the meeting is taking place and how to join
Please check the Upcoming Events for any last-minute changes.
Contact
If you have any queries, please contact Giuseppe 07594 179106 or Patrick 07725 653866, Both from 6:00pm weekdays plus weekends. Alternatively, email Reading.Meetings@fnf.org.uk. 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.
Welcome to the Sheffield 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 buy a drink at the bar and if possible make a donation towards running costs. We also request visitors to consider becoming members of FNF to help our organisation to keep going in especially difficult times for all.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Due to Covid-19, this group meetings are suspended.
Meeting Location
We meet at The Old Queen's Head in Sheffield. Please check the Upcoming Events for any last-minute changes.
Contact
If you have any queries, please contact Mark on 01142 869 007 or Andy (6-8pm only) on 01142 583 992. Alternatively, email Sheffield.Meetings@fnf.org.uk. 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.
At the meeting there is a general review of the previous month and a welcome to new members. All present are then given the opportunity to speak in front of the group about their own particular circumstance. Help and advice is given where appropriate. Guest speakers are welcome. The atmosphere is generally informal and relaxed.
Newcomers are not obliged to speak and are welcome to observe – we like to provide a relaxed, pressure free forum for discussion.
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