Father & Family Day  ·  Saturday 5 September 2026  ·  South London  ·  Register free
Community-led support for Black fathers across the UK

Strong fathers.
Strong children.
Strong community.

We support, celebrate and stand with Black fathers across the UK, with safe spaces, practical help and community that keep dads connected, confident and involved in their children's lives.

5 SeptFather & Family Day
UKCommunity-led
FreeTo attend
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Father & Family Day

A free family fun day for fathers and their children. Football, races, a treasure hunt, games and food. Dads bring the kids, we bring the rest.

  • Saturday 5 September 2026
  • 11am to 5pm
  • South London

Places are limited and free. Reserve your spot and we will send the venue and final details.

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What we do

Helping Black fathers feel seen, supported and equipped

We bring fathers, children and families together through support, events, mentoring and positive activities.

01

Father support

Guidance, encouragement and a safe place to talk for fathers who need it.

02

Family activities

Positive activities that build stronger bonds between fathers and their children.

03

Youth mentoring

Positive role models and mentoring for young people who need them.

04

Community events

Events that celebrate Black fatherhood and challenge negative stereotypes.

05

Partnerships

Working with schools, councils, charities and local organisations.

06

Early prevention

Building belonging and positive role models from a young age to help steer young people away from violence.

Why we exist

Black fathers are often judged by a story that does not reflect the full truth. We exist to change that picture.

Too often, society focuses on absence rather than the love, effort and commitment many Black fathers show every day. And many face real barriers in family support, education, employment, mental health and the courts.

We exist to close that gap: building community, offering practical help, and creating a stronger picture of Black fatherhood for today's families and the next generation.

Read our story and aims
Early prevention

Strong fathers help build safer communities

Children who grow up with present fathers and positive role models grow up with belonging, confidence and identity, some of the strongest protections a young person can have.

By bringing fathers and children together from a young age, we help young people feel rooted long before they are ever pulled toward harm. It is how we play our part in steering them away from violence, including knife and gun crime: not reacting after the fact, but building strong foundations early. Prevention is better than cure, and it begins with family, role models and belonging.

Our prevention approach
Who we help

Built for fathers, families and the people around them

  • 01Black fathers who want support, connection or guidance.
  • 02Children and young people who benefit from stronger father-child relationships.
  • 03Families who want healthier communication, confidence and stability.
  • 04Supporters, volunteers and donors who believe in strengthening families.
  • 05Schools, councils, charities and services that want to work better with Black fathers.
Our vision

A future where Black fathers are respected and recognised

When fathers are supported, children grow with stronger identity, confidence and belonging. Families become more stable. Communities become safer and more connected.

This is long-term work with a generational impact.

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There is a place for you here

A father after support, a volunteer with time to give, or an organisation looking to partner: you are welcome here.