About SPAN

Mission statement

SPAN is a uniquely diverse organisation empowering one parent families throughout the UK. We value the vital contributions of one parent families in society.

SPAN's aims are to:

  • Support single parents to empower themselves and take control of their lives
  • Give a voice to one parent families from diverse backgrounds and cultures living in poverty and isolation
  • Support the development of user-led one parent family groups Work with organisations and decision-making bodies
  • Develop partnerships to improve policies for one parent families in the UK and internationally
  • Celebrate our diversity, our children, our lives