About Us

Created by single mothers, for single mothers and single fathers.

Our story

Single Parents Union was founded by a group of single mothers who understand the responsibility of raising children while managing work, finances, education and family life. We are based in Buckinghamshire and work with single parents across the UK at www.singleparentsunion.org.

Our organisation grew from a shared determination to make support more accessible and ensure that single mothers and single fathers have a stronger voice.

We bring lived experience together with professional knowledge to offer legal advice, practical support, learning opportunities and a community where people can feel heard and respected.

We believe that raising children alone should not mean facing every challenge alone. Our purpose is to help single mothers and single fathers understand their rights, access support and build greater stability for themselves and their children.

Single mothers and single fathers of different backgrounds with their children in a park

Our founder

Leticia Rodrigues

Founder

Leticia Rodrigues is a single mother of four whose professional background spans education, law, SEND coordination and family support.

She holds a BSc (Hons) in Law, a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). She is also a qualified NLP practitioner, trauma therapist and holds a life coaching certificate.

Her experience includes working as a family-law paralegal, teaching secondary English and supporting children and families through SEND coordination. Her work has included supporting pupils with additional needs, coordinating provision, working with families and liaising with professionals.

Leticia has also worked as a hub coordinator supporting young people in care and those with special educational needs and disabilities, alongside experience in charity leadership and community advocacy.

Her understanding of single motherhood is personal as well as professional. Raising four children while building her career has shaped her commitment to accessible support, fair treatment and opportunities for other families.

Through Single Parents Union, she brings together her professional experience and lived understanding to help single mothers and single fathers feel supported, informed and empowered to move forward.

Further founder and team profiles will be published here as they are confirmed.

Our mission

To give single mothers and single fathers reliable information, legal advice, practical support and a collective voice — without judgement, and whatever their background.

Team and governance

Details of our wider team, governance and organisational registration will be published here in due time.

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