London Organisations

Alone in London

Alone in London works to support young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, providing a range of services to support young people.

Camden Play Service

The Play service provides Camden's children with opportunities to play and enjoy their leisure time and to learn and develop in fun, friendly, safe and caring environments. Helping parents to work and study by offering and developing affordable childcare.

Elthorne Learning Centre

Provides community based, accessible services the community. Offer free and confidential information and advice on learning opportunities and career choices for adults. Accredited courses: ESOL classes (all levels), English for Office Skills, ESOL Citizenship, Community Health course, Information Technology (IT), Adult literacy and numeracy, Health and Social Care, Leisure and Tourism and NVQ in Childcare.

Groundwork London - Offices Throughout London

Without people in meaningful work, communities cannot function. We help people to retrain, gain confidence and gain valuable work experience. From structured volunteering to formal placements with employers, we help people move on a journey towards employment.

We operate different skills programmes in different places, but they are all about motivation and changing lives. Often our programmes are linked to improving the local environment or growing new skills for a greener economy.

Highgate Newtown Community Centre

The Centre has its own IT facilities and every term offers free courses to suit all levels, ages and interest. Runs a number of classes aimed at lone parents. Full information available in the termly programme available by request. Includes employment preparation and business start up courses.  Further details of activities are on the website.

HomeDad UK

HomeDad UK is a support group dedicated to helping dads who are staying at home to bring up their children. They have over 500 members who are either at home full-time, work part-time or are raising kids on their own.

Islington Support and friendship group

A support and friendship group has been set up by a group of lone parents. It is held every Wednesday at ChristChurch, Highbury next to Highbury Fields (near the tennis courts), 3.30 - 5.00. Toys available for the little ones. Teas/coffees, refreshments available