Helen's Journey: Finding her people
Helen lives near Bath with her daughter Ruby. Like so many single parents she found that life could feel incredibly lonely. She didn't have people around her that truly "got it" understanding the emotional weight, the juggling, the worries and the constant responsibility that comes with single parenting,
Taking that first step wasn't easy for Helen. She attended her first event in Bristol feeling nervous but she walked away having had one of the best evenings out that she'd had in a long time. That one brave decision opened the door to something so much bigger.
Since then Helen has thrown herself into the community. She's travelled regularly to attend events, built genuine friendships and grown in confidence in ways that she never expected. Being part of SPFC has even helped her find the courage to start driving on motorways which is something that she once completely out of reach.
Now Helen doesn't just attend events that are set up she also creates them. She has now started setting up her own events locally to her helping other single parents find thatsame sense of belonging she once needed herself. Along the way she's formed meaningful friendships that go far beyond events.
Her journey is a reminder of what SPFC is all about: Finding your people, building confidence and realising you're never truly alone when you have a village around you.
Fiji's Story: Heart of the community
Fiji has been a part of SPFC since the very beginning and is a true OG member who has helped shape the spirit of the community. From day one he has brought warmth, humour and consistency quickly becoming one of the most loved and familiar faces across the group.
As a solo parent doing it all alone Fiji understands first hand how challenging and isolating parenting can deel. SPFC has become a huge part of his extended support network and he in turn has become a huge part of others' support network too.
Fiji is a regular at both adults only events and our family meet ups often attending with his youngest daughter CoCo. Together they have become a brilliant example of what SPFC is all about: showing up, building connections and creating meaningful memories.
Anyone who knows Fiji knows his love for popworld. His mission to visit every popworld in the country has become a running joke within the community and more often than not adult only events now include a popworld stop thanks to him. It's those little traditions that make SPFC feel less like a group and more like a family.
CoCo has thrown herself into the community too. She loves coming to events, formed a couple of solid friendships and is always excited for what is coming next. Watching her friendships grow has been just as special as seeing Fiji's journey within the group.
Fiji's story reflects the heart of SPFC: kindness, shared laughter and genuine connection. From dance floors to family days out he and CoCo are a valued and cherished part of the community.
Jess's Story: Finding her village
Jess came across SPFC by chance. At the time she was simply looking for other single parents to meet up with. Somewhere her and her children could feel less alone. She never imagined she would end up building real friendships.
Jess loves camping however the feeling of going alone felt overwhelming. "All the set up, no adult conversation, no one to share things with." When she saw that SPFC were organising a camping trip she took a leap of faith. The camping weekend was her first event and it changed everything. She was surrounded by other parents in the same situation, everyone mucking in and helping each other. Jess said "I actually got to unwind. It felt like a real holiday with adult conversation, support and a weight lifted off my shoulders."
Since then Jess and her children have attended a range of events. Her children love the experiences and Jess values the support network just as much. She said "It's a wonderful support network. We all have fun and Krissie thinks of every tiny detail and goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome."
One moment that really captured the spirit of SPFC for Jess was their Butlins trip. They arrived after midnight and another member Fiji came out to help them settle in.
Over time SPFC became more than just family activites. Jess found genuine friendships, people who truly understood her life. She started attending adult only events too and discovered how important that space was for her too.
The most unexpected twist of all, Jess also found love through the community. Jess said "Very suprisingly the least thing I was looking for... I organically met my boyfriend through SPFC in summer." She's not alone in that experience either as many relationships have blossomed naturally within the group.
Jess's story is a perfect reflection of what SPFC is really about: connection, kindness, shared experiences and the beautiful things that can grow when people finally find their village.