The Fatherhood Institute is the UK’s fatherhood think-tank. We are a registered charity (number 1075104) and we:

• collate and publish international research on fathers, fatherhood and different approaches to engaging with fathers by public services and employers
• help shape national and local policies to ensure a father-inclusive approach to family policy
• inject research evidence on fathers and fatherhood into national debates about parenting and parental roles
• lobby for changes in law, policy and practice to dismantle barriers to fathers’ care of infants and children
• are the UK’s leading provider of training, consultancy and publications on father-inclusive practice, for public and third sector agencies and employers.

Our vision

The Fatherhood Institute’s vision is a society that gives all children a strong and positive relationship with their father and any father-figures; supports both mothers and fathers as earners and carers; and prepares boys and girls for a future shared role in caring for children.