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About usAbout Fathers United UK
We support, empower and celebrate fathers, because they deserve to be seen in their full humanity: as parents, carers, leaders and role models.
Our mission
To strengthen fathers, support father-child relationships and build healthier communities, through practical help, positive activities and advocacy.
Why we started
There is a clear gap in support for fathers. Services speak about families but rarely make space for fathers, focusing on what is missing rather than what is possible. We wanted something different.
Strong fathers help build safer communities
When children grow up with present fathers and positive male role models, they grow up with belonging, confidence and a clear sense of who they are, and those are some of the strongest protections a young person can have.
By bringing fathers and children together from a young age, Fathers United UK helps young people feel seen, valued and rooted long before they are ever pulled toward harm. It is also how we play our part in steering young people away from violence, including knife and gun crime, not by waiting to respond after it happens, but by building strong foundations early. Prevention is better than cure, and it begins with family, role models and belonging.
Respect
We treat everyone with dignity. Every story matters.
Community
Strong networks help fathers and families thrive. No father should feel alone.
Honesty
We speak plainly about the challenges fathers face, and their strength.
Family
Children benefit when fathers are supported, involved and connected.
Trust
We build safe, reliable support that fathers and partners can believe in.
Positive change
We work for lasting change, not one-off activity.
What we are here to do
Our objects, as set out in our governing document, are for the public benefit:
- To relieve the needs of fathers and their families in England, particularly those from Black and minority ethnic communities, who are experiencing social or economic disadvantage, in particular by providing support, guidance and activities that strengthen family relationships and improve communication between fathers and their children.
- To advance the education and personal development of children and young people, in particular through mentoring and positive role models, so as to build their confidence, aspirations and life chances.
- To promote community development and to preserve good health, and to prevent children and young people from becoming involved in crime or antisocial behaviour, through early intervention, positive activities, and support for fathers, children and families.
The people behind the work
A small, committed team from the community we serve, with volunteers, mentors and partners.
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Founder
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Programmes lead
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Safeguarding lead
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How we are run
Fathers United UK is a community-led organisation, currently working towards charitable status. We are committed to running openly and responsibly, with clear roles, sound financial practice and decisions guided by the fathers and families we serve.
- Clear roles and responsibilities across the team
- Transparent handling of donations and grant funding
- Policies for safeguarding, data protection and equal opportunities
- Working towards registered charitable status
Our governing documents and policies are available to funders and partners on request. Contact us.
Keeping children and families safe
Safeguarding is central to everything we do. All activities involving children take place with appropriate supervision, consent and care.
- A named safeguarding lead for all activities
- Consent confirmed for children before every event
- Volunteers briefed on safeguarding and conduct
- A clear route to raise a concern
Rooted in lived experience and community need
We listen first, speak plainly and build programmes around the real challenges fathers and families face. Our work is grounded in safeguarding, professionalism and transparent impact, so families, donors and partners can trust it.
Read our work and aims
See the need we respond to, who we serve and how we measure our impact.