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About usAbout Black Fathers United
A community-led organisation created to support, empower and celebrate Black fathers. We exist because Black fathers deserve to be seen in their full humanity: as parents, carers, leaders and role models.
Our mission
To strengthen Black fathers, support father-child relationships and build healthier communities through practical support, positive activities, advocacy and community connection.
Why we started
There is a clear gap in support for Black fathers. Many services speak about families but do not make space for fathers, and many conversations focus on what is missing rather than what is present and possible. We wanted something different.
Strong fathers help build safer communities
When children grow up with present fathers and positive male role models, they grow up with belonging, confidence and a clear sense of who they are, and those are some of the strongest protections a young person can have.
By bringing fathers and children together from a young age, Black Fathers United helps young people feel seen, valued and rooted long before they are ever pulled toward harm. It is also how we play our part in steering young people away from violence, including knife and gun crime, not by waiting to respond after it happens, but by building strong foundations early. Prevention is better than cure, and it begins with family, role models and belonging.
Respect
We treat fathers, children, families and partners with dignity. Every person's story matters.
Community
Strong support networks help fathers and families thrive. No father should feel alone.
Honesty
We speak plainly about the challenges Black fathers face, while recognising their strength.
Family
Children benefit when fathers are supported, involved and connected.
Trust
We build safe, reliable and professional support that fathers and partners can believe in.
Positive change
We work for change that lasts beyond one event. Our focus is long-term impact.
The people behind the work
A small, committed team drawn from the community we serve, supported by volunteers, mentors and partners.
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Founder
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Programmes lead
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Safeguarding lead
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How we are run
Black Fathers United is a community-led organisation, currently working towards charitable status. We are committed to running openly and responsibly, with clear roles, sound financial practice and decisions guided by the fathers and families we serve.
- Clear roles and responsibilities across the team
- Transparent handling of donations and grant funding
- Policies for safeguarding, data protection and equal opportunities
- Working towards registered charitable status
Our governing documents and policies are available to funders and partners on request. Contact us.
Keeping children and families safe
Safeguarding is central to everything we do. All activities involving children take place with appropriate supervision, consent and care.
- A named safeguarding lead for all activities
- Consent confirmed for children before every event
- Volunteers briefed on safeguarding and conduct
- A clear route to raise a concern
Rooted in lived experience and community need
We listen first, speak plainly and build programmes around the real challenges fathers and families face. We are committed to safeguarding, professionalism, partnership working and transparent community impact, so fathers, families, donors and partners can feel confident our work is purposeful, respectful and focused on real outcomes.
Read our work and aims
Understand the need we are responding to, who we serve and how we measure the difference we make.