Linda tells us about Gobaith Clothing Project and their work to get sustainable, suitable clothing to those experiencing financial difficulty in South Wales through their motto of Hope and Dignity.

This Pride Month we chatted with Toni at GoodVibes about the events and support they offer young people in the LGBTQIA+ Community in Swansea.

Following a fabulous information session with Clare at The Multiply Project we chatted about what The Multiply Project offers and how our community can benefit from their courses.

We chat with Helene Pello from the Cathays Community Centre about their Aubegine Cafe, Community Fridge and upcomig Maitland Festival a celebration of arts, dance and music for the local community.  

Welcoming someone to an event might seem like a small thing, but for someone new, it can change everything. A smile, a friendly face, and a warm hello can make the difference between feeling anxious and feeling like they belong.

SPW wants to thank and value volunteers by offering both rewards and personal thanks. Each part of the programme gives different ways to celebrate and support what volunteers do. Everything has been planned together with single parent volunteers.

In honour of Pride this month, James Lindsay (our Youth Action Academy member)  has written an informative blog covering the history and reasons why millions of people around the world stand with people in Pride. 

This Pride Month and ahead of School Diversity Week we speak with Lily from Just Like Us about the incredible resources and services they have for parents, carers, schools and young people.

Coproduction is a way of working where power is shared, people are heard, and decisions are made together, not handed down.

In this blog we explore what meaningful coproduction really looks like. Here are some insights that go beyond buzzwords to address the reality of working with communities.

We created an event co-produced with our young people purely to celebrate Intergenerational Week. The two suggestions were to have some form of competition involving games and the second was to provide a pamper session for those who wanted to relax and take time out.

This blog is to raise awareness of what children from single parent households need to thrive!  Our 2025 Youth Action Academy members (young people from single parent households age 16-24) have shared what they think a child living in a single parent household needs to go on to have a mentally healthy future. These were the 8 core themes running through all of their answers:

Connection with others with shared experience, emotional support, a safe, environment, clear communication, educational support, positive experiences, positive relationships and mental health support.

Inform and influence and build leadership skills.

If you’re interested in working with mental health, single parenting, or children and young people, plus work for a forward thinking, compassionate and empowering social enterprise then this is for you!

Champions 4 Change (C4C) is a youth-led volunteering opportunity for young people who want to make a difference in their community while building their own confidence, skills, and friendships.

Renting a home through a private landlord is a particularly important issue for single parents in the UK.

Read how properties are rented privately in the UK is being reformed, which is changing the rights that tenants have.

Ruth tells us about her daughter having an eating disorder at 12 and how Ruth became a part of her daughter’s recovery. Training as a coach and wanting to support other families and parents on their journey. Ruth talks about a Body Happy Wales and her plans to set up a charity.

“I’m going to ask my mum if I can come every week.”6 Main Themes from our Mental Health Manifesto Project from Oct- Dec 2024

One year ago, with support from The National Lottery Community Fund and in partnership with the Mental Health Foundation, we launched Thrive—an ambitious, single-parent-led volunteering project designed to support mental health, reduce isolation, and build skills. One year on, it's not just a project—it’s a movement (as pointed out by one of our volunteers).

April is Stress Awareness Month, and this year’s theme—#LeadWithLove—asks us to show up for ourselves and others with unconditional positive regard: kindness, compassion, and acceptance, no matter what we’re facing.

It’s a simple idea, but a powerful one. Stress touches all of our lives, especially as single parents, and in those hard moments, the most healing thing we can do is to respond with love—especially toward ourselves.

The Big Meet Up’s are designed to bring families together for support, connection, and fun. We offer termly events for young people, with a range of activities. From arts and crafts to sports, providing opportunities for children to explore their interests and develop new skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Suzy from Law Works talks about her organisation and the monthly clinic that they are setting up in partnership with Zeus Law fro SPW members.