About BAME Lone Parents projects

what we do

Empowering Single Parents for a Brighter Future

At the BAME Lone Parents Network, we are dedicated to supporting single parents from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds. Our mission is to provide a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where single parents can access the resources, support, and community they need to thrive.

Who We Are

The BAME Lone Parents Network is a community-driven organization focused on addressing the unique challenges faced by single parents. We understand that parenting can be especially difficult when faced with economic, social, and cultural hurdles. Our network is committed to empowering single parents by providing them with the tools and support needed to succeed.

What We Offer

Support Services: We provide practical support, advice, and resources to help single parents navigate various challenges, from financial struggles to emotional wellbeing.
Skills Development: Our skills acquisition programs offer training in various areas, including sewing, baking, cooking, and social media management, empowering parents to enhance their employability and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Community Engagement: Join us for events, workshops, and social gatherings designed to foster connections and support among single parents.
Counselling and Mental Health Support: We offer access to mental health resources to help parents cope with stress, anxiety, and other challenges.

Why Join Us?

Community Connection: Connect with other single parents who share similar experiences and challenges, creating a supportive network where you can share, learn, and grow together.
Empowerment and Growth: Gain new skills, knowledge, and confidence to improve your circumstances and those of your children.
Advocacy: Be part of a collective voice advocating for the needs and rights of single parents within the broader community.

Skills Acquisition Project

Skills Acquisition Project for Single Parents

At BAME Lone Parents Network, we understand the unique challenges faced by single parents. To support you in gaining new skills and enhancing your opportunities, we are excited to introduce our Skills Acquisition Project! This program offers training in various areas, including sewing, baking, social media management, and cooking.

Who Is This For?

Single Parents: This program is designed specifically for single mothers and fathers looking to develop new skills to support themselves and their families.
Caregivers: Anyone who is responsible for children and wishes to enhance their skill set is welcome to join.
Community Members: Those who want to improve their employability and entrepreneurial potential are encouraged to participate.

Why You Should Sign Up

Empowerment: Learning new skills can empower you to take control of your circumstances, boost your confidence, and open up new opportunities.
Flexibility: Our programs are designed to fit into your busy schedule, offering flexible class times that accommodate your needs.
Supportive Environment: Join a community of like-minded individuals who understand your journey. Together, we can uplift and motivate one another.

Skills Offered

Sewing:
- Learn the basics of sewing, including how to make clothing, home décor, and simple alterations.
- Discover the art of creating unique items that can be sold or used at home.

Baking:
- Master baking techniques, from bread to pastries, and explore cake decorating.
- Gain skills that can lead to home-based baking businesses or simply enhance your family meals.

Social Media Management:
- Learn how to effectively manage social media platforms, creating engaging content to promote your business or personal brand.
- Understand the basics of digital marketing, helping you reach a wider audience.

Cooking:
- Discover cooking techniques that prioritize nutrition and budget-friendly meal planning.
- Share recipes and learn how to create delicious meals for your family.

Benefits of Participating

Skill Development: Gain practical skills that can enhance your employability or lead to entrepreneurial ventures.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with other parents and community members, creating a support network that can help you in your journey.
Increased Confidence: Build self-esteem as you learn and master new skills, empowering you to take on new challenges.
Financial Independence: Equip yourself with skills that can lead to job opportunities or income-generating activities from home.

How to Sign Up

To register for the Skills Acquisition Project, please contact Glory Asher at 0207 175 5108 or fill out the online registration form . Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to invest in your future!

BAME Back to School Campaign

As the new school year approaches, we know how important it is for children to start off on the right foot. Our Back to School Campaign aims to support families by providing essential supplies and resources to ensure that every child has the tools they need for a successful academic year.

Who We Help

We focus on assisting:

Low-Income Families: Many families struggle to afford school supplies, uniforms, and other necessities. We aim to alleviate this burden.

Single Parents: Single mums and dads often face unique challenges when preparing their children for school. Our campaign offers support tailored to their needs.

Children in Care and Orphanages: We want to ensure that every child, regardless of their background, has access to the essential tools for learning.

How You Can Help

Donate School Supplies: We accept donations of new or gently used school supplies, including backpacks, notebooks, pencils, pens, calculators, and more.
Sponsor a Child: For just £25, you can sponsor a child by providing them with a complete set of school supplies for the new year.

Volunteer: Join us in organizing and distributing supplies. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact Glory Asher at 0207 175 5108.

Why Give?

Empower Children: Your contributions can empower children to excel in their education by providing them with the tools they need to succeed.

Support Struggling Families: By donating, you help ease the financial burden on families who may be struggling to make ends meet.

Foster Community Spirit: Together, we can strengthen our community by ensuring every child feels supported and valued as they return to school.

How to Donate

In-Kind Donations: Drop off school supplies at our designated collection points or contact us to arrange a pick-up.
Monetary Donations: If you prefer, you can donate online or via bank transfer (please write "Back to School Campaign" on the back).

Join Us in Making a Difference!

Let’s work together to ensure that every child has a positive start to the school year. Your generosity can change lives and inspire a love for learning!

Thank you for your support, and let’s make this school year a success for children in our community!

fresh start new school uniforms project

Fresh Start program - providing uniforms for local children in London, South East and Africa.

Fresh Start Program

Our Fresh Start initiative at BAME Lone Parents Network helps children from low-income families feel equal to their peers by providing them with necessary school uniforms and essentials. With the right school attire, children gain confidence, comfort, and the ability to thrive in their learning environment.

The Fresh Start project runs year-round, allowing families to order uniforms and other essentials like winter coats, school bags, sports kits, and stationery whenever they need them. By supporting Fresh Start, you’re helping local children fit in, focus, and feel a part of their school community.

Accessing Fresh Start Support All Fresh Start services are free for families to access. If you need assistance, visit our For Families page for more details. If you’re a professional helping a family, please refer to our For Referrers page.

Impact of Donations To date, Fresh Start has provided over 300 children and families with school uniforms and essential items across the community.

Financial contributions make it possible for families to receive packs of new, non-branded school uniforms. Orders are prepared and delivered directly to the family’s home through our uniform supplier. Thanks to donations, uniforms, rucksacks, winter coats, sports kits, and stationery are also available for families attending our

Family Essentials program.

Supporting Fresh Start allows children to feel a greater sense of belonging and to focus on their education without the worry of school uniform costs.

How You Can Support Fresh Start

Make a Financial Donation: Donate securely online.

Fundraise: Organize a fundraiser with your community, family, or workplace.

Donate School Essentials: Collect and donate items from the list below. Contact our fundraising team at bameloneparents@gmail.com for help with posters, materials, and guidance.

Drop-off and Collection Options Donations can be delivered in person or shipped directly to 204 Palmer House, Wood Green, N22 6UL. Large donations can also be collected by arranging a pick-up from your preferred location.

Help us spread the word by sharing our project using #FreshStart. For more ways to support, contact us at bameloneparents@gmail.com.

Items We Accept for Donation

All donated items should be suitable for ages 4-16, non-branded, and either new or gently used:

Uniform Items: Shirts, blouses, polo tops (white, sky blue), sweatshirts, jumpers (navy, grey, black), trousers, skirts, pinafores (grey, black), summer dresses (blue, green)
Footwear and Accessories: New shoes, socks, tights, underwear, hats, scarves, gloves
PE and Sports Kits
School Essentials: Winter coats, school bags, rucksacks, stationery, pencil cases, water bottles, lunch boxes

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of children and families in need!Our Supply Chain Consulting services help BAME Lone Parents Network improve their supply chain processes and optimize their logistics. We work with you to identify areas of improvement, streamline processes, and help you run your business more efficiently.

Family Essentials Program

Family Essentials Program

At BAME Lone Parents Network, our Family Essentials program supports low-income families by providing essential items that every family needs for their children. With the rising cost of living, even basic items like toiletries can become unaffordable for many.

Available Items:

Children’s Clothing
Bedding and Towels
Toys
Baby Equipment
Toiletries
Books

Our services are free to access for families. If you need support with essential items, please visit our For Families page to learn about next steps. If you’re a professional or supporter of a family in need, visit our For Referrers page for more information.

Once a family is referred to us, they can book an appointment to visit our Family Essentials room at our Wood Green Centre to choose the items they need most. Every family deserves access to essential items and the dignity that comes with them.

Our Impact

150 children received support through Family Essentials in 2023
50 children received help through our Family Essentials Outreach Service in 2023

How You Can Help

To keep our Family Essentials program running, we rely on donations. We accept clean, good-quality new and gently used items. Check our donation list to see what’s needed, and click on ‘Donate Items’ to arrange collection or drop-off. Each donation helps us meet the needs of families, whether it’s providing a warm bed or school-ready clothing.

You can also make a financial donation to support our projects. Every contribution makes a difference in ensuring we can continue to provide these essential services. Thank you for helping us bring comfort and dignity to families in need.

Specific Donation Needs

Bedding: Our bedding bundles ensure families have cozy, clean beds. We also accept gently used bedding donations.

Clothing: We provide good-quality clothing for children and teens, giving them the confidence and comfort to thrive.

Toiletries: From bathroom basics to nappies and baby wipes, we supply families with essential toiletries to help maintain their dignity amidst rising costs

BOOKS FOR KIDS PROJECT

Our Books for Kids initiative at BAME Lone Parents Network transforms young lives by fostering a love of reading. Books open doors to imagination, creativity, and growth. They can inspire, enhance reading skills, and transport children to new worlds, even when their families face challenging times.

Your book donations can help us provide children affected by poverty in London and Africa with access to the joy and magic of reading.

“Reading is dreaming with open eyes.”
— Anonymous

How Your Donations Help

We partner with local schools to host Book Roadshow events throughout the year, where children can select and take home books to keep. Additionally, we distribute books through our Family Basics program year-round, ensuring children always have access to reading material.

Each year, we hold a special Books for Kids Appeal, where we specifically seek donations of brand-new books. We’re grateful for good-quality secondhand book donations as well, which we welcome all year.

Every year , our goal is to distribute over 500 books through our Book Roadshows and Family Essentials project, helping to inspire young readers. Your support makes all the difference—giving a child a book can truly impact their life and foster a lifelong love for reading.

How You Can Support Books for Kids

Donate Books: We’re looking for new and high-quality second-hand books for children aged 0-16, with a particular need for ages 4-11. Both fiction and non-fiction books are welcome.

Organize a Book Collection: Gather books with friends, family, community, or work colleagues. Contact us at bameloneparents@gmail.com for posters, materials, and guidance.

Drop-off or Delivery Options: Book donations can be dropped off in person at 204 Palmer House, Wood Green, N22 6UL, or arranged for direct delivery from online retailers. For larger donations, book our collection van to pick up from your chosen location.

Support Local Bookstores: You can also purchase books from local independent bookstores who would be happy to assist you in finding the perfect selections in-store or online.

Thank you for helping bring the joy of reading to children in need!

Childhood Experiences Program

Childhood Experiences Project

Childhood Experiences Program

At BAME Lone Parents Network, we believe that every child deserves joyful memories. In the past, we ran popular Holiday Camps and Youth Clubs, creating lasting, happy memories for the children we supported—memories of seaside trips to Blackpool, laughter, and excitement that many still cherish today

While providing tangible support remains crucial, we know the lasting impact of happy childhood experiences. This understanding inspired us to create Childhood Experiences.

Our Childhood Experiences program introduces children facing poverty to enriching activities they might otherwise miss. We partner with activity providers, corporate sponsors, and child-focused organizations to offer free events and experiences that open doors to new interests and joy.

Through Childhood Experiences, children have enjoyed unforgettable outings to theaters, climbing centers, and museums. These experiences give them a chance to explore, dream, and make memories that will stay with them for a lifetime.

Together, we can help every child build beautiful childhood memories.

CHRISTMAS LUNCH ON JESUS

TIME TO DINE WITH OTHER SINGLE MUMS

BAME Christmas Lunch on Jesus

Each year, Christmas Lunch on Jesus provides festive boxes filled with everything needed for a joyous Christmas meal. Our boxes contain turkey, vegetables, potatoes, gravy, Christmas pudding, crackers, chocolates, and all the trimmings for a truly memorable Christmas lunch. We distribute these boxes to families and individuals on low incomes who might otherwise struggle to afford a Christmas meal.

Who We Help: This initiative is particularly aimed at:

Elders over 60: Many elderly individuals face social isolation and financial difficulties, especially during the holiday season. We want to ensure they experience the joy and warmth of Christmas.
Single Mums and Dads: Many single parents juggle multiple responsibilities and often find it challenging to provide a festive meal for their children. Our boxes aim to relieve some of that burden.
Orphans: Children without parental support deserve to feel loved and cared for, especially during the holidays. We want to ensure they receive a special Christmas meal and the accompanying warmth of community support.

Each box we distribute also includes a candle, a booklet about the true meaning of Christmas, and an invitation to our Christmas services in London and Africa.

Global Reach: This year, we’re excited to partner with friends in Africa to provide Christmas boxes for some of the poorest individuals living in slums. These boxes will contain rice, lentils, dahl, biscuits, sweets, and more—a Christmas feast for those who face poverty every day. Each box will also include a celebration candle and a New Testament.

Why Give?

Make a Direct Impact: Your contributions directly support those in need, ensuring they have a special Christmas meal and the comfort of knowing they are not alone.
Spread Joy and Hope: Your donation not only provides food but also brings joy, love, and the spirit of Christmas to those who may feel forgotten during the holiday season.
Support Vulnerable Communities: By giving, you help uplift single parents, the elderly, and orphans in our communities, showing them they are valued and cared for.

We Need Your Help!

Join us in making this Christmas special by helping to pack and deliver boxes at our Wood Green location in December. If you’re interested in volunteering or want more information, please contact Glory Asher, Christmas Lunch on Jesus Project Administrator, at 0207 175 5108.

How You Can Make a Difference

Consider sponsoring a Christmas meal for a family in London for just £35, or contribute whatever you can afford. You can donate online using the form below or send money via bank transfer (please write "Christmas Lunch on Jesus" on the back).

Together, let’s spread joy and hope this Christmas season and ensure that no one in our community is left behind.

CHRISTMAS PROJECTS

SHOE BOX APPEAL

BAME Shoe Box Appeal

This holiday season, we invite you to spread joy and kindness through our Shoe Box Appeal! This initiative aims to collect and distribute filled shoe boxes to families and individuals in need, bringing warmth and smiles to those who may be facing difficult times.

What is the Shoe Box Appeal?

The Shoe Box Appeal involves filling a shoe box with essential items and small gifts, creating a thoughtful package that can brighten someone’s day. Each box will be distributed to low-income families, single parents, the elderly, and others in our community who could use a little extra love during the holiday season.

Who We Help

We focus on supporting:

Low-Income Families: Many families struggle to provide for their basic needs, especially during the holiday season. Your contributions can help bring some cheer into their homes.
Single Parents: Single mums and dads often face financial challenges and can greatly benefit from the support and kindness of their community.
Elderly Individuals: Many older adults experience loneliness and isolation during the holidays. Our shoe boxes can provide not just essentials but also a reminder that they are cared for.
Children: We also want to ensure that children in our community receive gifts that can bring joy and excitement to their lives.