SPIN (Single Parent Information Network)

SPIN (Single Parent Information Network)

Founded in 2005 as a constituted voluntary organisation (unincorporated association)

• SPIN aims to improve the knowledge and awareness of useful organisations and provide this information proactively to single-parent families in Brighton & Hove & the surrounding areas of Sussex via our private Facebook group HERE.
  
  
• SPIN aims to empower and improve the well-being of single parents by providing information about low-cost and free activities, events, training, goods, and more.  This promotes fairness for single-parent families who do not receive financial support from their other partner.
  
  
• SPIN promotes shared care between separated parents, and single parents may join, whether as sole or joint carers.
  
  

• SPIN is volunteer-run and free to join (73% of our members find out about us through word-of-mouth recommendations).
  
  

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who can join SPIN?
   

   Anyone who has the sole care of the child(ren) or shared care of child(ren) with the other parent.  SPIN is a private group, so all single parents must be approved.  Anyone interested in contacting SPIN can message Joannagurr@spinbrighton.uk if they wish to discuss us posting on their behalf, but may not join the group unless they are actually a local single parent.

2. Does it cost to join SPIN?
   

   It is entirely free!  All single parents wishing to access our information network and any grants, donations, or tickets need to become a member first.

   Join our Facebook group HERE.

3. Are there meet-ups?
   

   Join our Facebook group first to meet other single parents online to organise small meetups.  You are welcome to introduce yourself by sharing where you live, your children's ages, and what you like to do if you want to connect with other members.

   Currently, we are running a meetup on a Wednesday morning ONCE A MONTH - for more information, please see our Facebook group or Events on this website.

   Some members meet up at events that are posted on the SPIN Facebook group - if you see something and want to meet another member, please post and invite others to contact you directly.

4. What is the best way to contact SPIN?
   

   Please email joannagurr@spinbrighton.uk after joining via our Facebook Group HERE.
   For any other enquiries, please email us. We welcome collaborations, donations, and volunteers.

5. Can I get help with funding for white goods, holidays, children's activities, disability equipment, etc?
   

   Please join SPIN via our Facebook group - this gives you access to help with completing applications to funders.
   Email joannagurr@spinbrighton.uk with your specific enquiry.

SPIN is a member of: 

• Brighton & Hove Communityworks (Member 528506)
• National Council for Voluntary Organisations - (NCVO Member VC/6088)
• National Digital Inclusion Network/Databank (Member 9007988)
• National Trust Wakehurst Community Access scheme (Member 14211)
• Women's Migration and Asylum Network
• Charity Excellence Framework
• Charitywise
• SPIN is insured by Zurich Insurance (policy number XAO1221128373). Public Liability: £5,000,000
  
  

SPIN is a verified intermediary for:

Turn2us,  InKindDirect, Giving World, Lightning Reach platform, National Databank