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Who are The Dads Network

The Dads Network CIC is an award-winning social enterprise and a registered Community Interest Company (12322946) run by an independent Board of Directors.

The Dads Network CIC is the national body for all community dads’ group in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (Scotland is covered by the great team at ‘Fathers Network Scotland’). The Dads Network is a membership organisation and all community dads’ groups can join free of charge – by dads’ groups we mean any community group for fathers and their children. We support existing dads’ groups as well as help new groups get established. Also, by researching the impact of community dads groups’ and by working with a broad range of partners, we aim to promote the value of this work at the national level to influence policy and investment in our sector. The Dads Network CIC is a social enterprise which has won several awards for its innovative, community-focused work

Our Values

Love

Love for the children and young people in our care drives our relationships and actions.

Hope

Hope for better outcomes for father figures, children, families and communities, rooted in knowledge and courage, helps focus our work.

Honesty

Being honest about the challenges facing us and our neighbours helps us find collective solutions.

Creativity

We collaborate widely to seek creative ways to ensure our members' voices are heard.

Inclusivity

We will work together to grow an inclusive community, without prejudice.

Independence

The Dads Network CIC is not tied to any political, corporate, government or organisation.

Informed

We will remain up-to-date and inquisitive, so we can represent our members' best interests.

Tenacity

Community dads' groups matter and we won't give up telling people.

Meet the team

Dr Ian Blackwell

Dr Ian Blackwell

Founder and Coordinator

Dr Ian Blackwell

Founder and Coordinator

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Emma Drummond

Emma Drummond

Membership & Marketing Officer

Emma Drummond

Membership & Marketing Officer

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Dr Jasmine Kelland

Dr Jasmine Kelland

Board Member

Dr Jasmine Kelland

Board Member

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Jennifer Sutherland

Jennifer Sutherland

Board Member

Jennifer Sutherland

Board Member

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Question or query about registration or running a group?

Get in touch if you run a group, or if you are thinking of setting one up. Contact us if you want to support, sponsor or invest in your local community dads group in some way.