Helps parents, grandparents and children obtain their rights following divorce or separation, amicably or via court action if necessary. Provides help on avoiding child abduction and what to do if it occurs.

National Council for One-Parent Families
255 Kentish Town Road, London NW5 2LX
Tel: 020 7428 5420
Helpline: 0800 018 5026 (Mon-Fri 9.15am-5.15pm)
Fax: 020 7428 4851
E-mail: ncopf@dial.pipex.com

Runs an information service for lone parents, other organisations, local authorities and the media. Campaigns to change the law and improve provision for lone parents and their children.

Single Concern Group (Person to Person/Future Friends)
PO Box 4, High Street, Goring-on-Thames, Berkshire RG8 9DN
Tel: 01189 453237

Provides regular magazines, enabling people to get in touch with each other, and a help service and phone link, run by professional and voluntary workers. Specialises in depression, divorce, bereavement, single parenthood, loneliness and related problems.

Single Parent Travel Club 125 Hicks Avenue, Greenford, Middlesex UB6 8HD Tel: 020 8578 9739 (evenings)

Organises weekend holidays throughout Britain as well as overseas holidays. Arranges social events via a regional group network. Obtains and distributes holiday grants to members.