Our Mission
“Always acting in humanity's best interest because responsible actions of fatherhood casts a long shadow, shaping the future of our children."
Emphasises the profound and lasting impact that the actions and decisions of fathers (and by extension, all caregivers) have on the well-being and development of future generations. It underscores the importance of acting with responsibility and foresight, highlighting that the influence of a father's behaviour extends far beyond the present, moulding the world in which our children will live.
Emphasises the profound and lasting impact that the actions and decisions of fathers (and by extension, all caregivers) have on the well-being and development of future generations. It underscores the importance of acting with responsibility and foresight, highlighting that the influence of a father's behaviour extends far beyond the present, moulding the world in which our children will live.

Established in 2013, Fatherhood Community Solutions (FCS) is a community-based voluntary sector project dedicated to supporting men in their personal development journeys. FCS is made up with the participation of local men from their communities’ and has set their vision in motion, building an amazingly caring, supportive, and understanding team. A team who all share the same values and a fierce determination to make a real difference in the lives of males. Our team brings over 30 years of collective experience in Social Care, Health, and Criminal Justice, leveraging our extensive backgrounds to empower men to transform their lives.
Research focusing on services and resources for males has revealed a significant deficit, particularly for survivors and perpetrators of domestic abuse and those dealing with the aftermath of family separation or incarceration. While men can be signposted to national services, FCS addresses this critical gap by providing specialised support tailored to their unique needs.
Additionally, the child and family mental health service systems tend to collaborate primarily with mothers, a trend that is exacerbated when fathers are deemed to be high risk. FCS recognises the importance of involving fathers in these systems and strives to offer comprehensive support to fathers, ensuring their active participation and positive contribution to family and community well-being. At FCS, we believe it is crucial to keep fathers central and not overlooked in the provision of services for families.
We recognise the importance of maintaining family ties and support family reunification whenever possible. For fathers involved in disputes over child contact, the path to reunification can be opaque and daunting. FCS is dedicated to helping fathers navigate the complexities of the system, advocating for their rights and fostering strong, healthy family relationships.
Similarly, men following incarceration often face significant challenges as they seek to rehabilitate but may not yet be ready. They frequently feel isolated and alone, with no knowledge of where to turn for help and advice or how to navigate resources to meet their immediate needs and transition back into their communities. FCS provides the necessary support and guidance to help these men reintegrate successfully, offering a lifeline during this critical period.
We are here to support you and offer the opportunity to talk to our empathetic supporters in complete confidence, non-judgmental and understand something of what you may be going through or how you may be feeling. Whether it is feeling isolated, or maintaining relationships with your children post-separation can be upsetting, frustrating and leave you not knowing what steps to take next.
Research focusing on services and resources for males has revealed a significant deficit, particularly for survivors and perpetrators of domestic abuse and those dealing with the aftermath of family separation or incarceration. While men can be signposted to national services, FCS addresses this critical gap by providing specialised support tailored to their unique needs.
Additionally, the child and family mental health service systems tend to collaborate primarily with mothers, a trend that is exacerbated when fathers are deemed to be high risk. FCS recognises the importance of involving fathers in these systems and strives to offer comprehensive support to fathers, ensuring their active participation and positive contribution to family and community well-being. At FCS, we believe it is crucial to keep fathers central and not overlooked in the provision of services for families.
We recognise the importance of maintaining family ties and support family reunification whenever possible. For fathers involved in disputes over child contact, the path to reunification can be opaque and daunting. FCS is dedicated to helping fathers navigate the complexities of the system, advocating for their rights and fostering strong, healthy family relationships.
Similarly, men following incarceration often face significant challenges as they seek to rehabilitate but may not yet be ready. They frequently feel isolated and alone, with no knowledge of where to turn for help and advice or how to navigate resources to meet their immediate needs and transition back into their communities. FCS provides the necessary support and guidance to help these men reintegrate successfully, offering a lifeline during this critical period.
We are here to support you and offer the opportunity to talk to our empathetic supporters in complete confidence, non-judgmental and understand something of what you may be going through or how you may be feeling. Whether it is feeling isolated, or maintaining relationships with your children post-separation can be upsetting, frustrating and leave you not knowing what steps to take next.
You can download the latest Fatherhood brochure here
FLYING START

We are part of the ‘Working Together Forum’ (WTF) in a multi-disciplinary advisory action forum with Flying Start, and having similar interests these links fit in with the local activities by keeping fathers central and not overlooked in the provision of services for families. Together we supplement this through the involvement of community members made up of volunteers and professionals in the delivery of services.

University of Bedfordshire