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I’ll ask this here too, on the other board things got weird fast: Is there like a (support) group or something I can donate to or help for single and childless women?

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OnedayTwodays · 31/08/2023 14:11

Maybe seems like a weird question, but I was wondering.
Partly because that is a group I’d like to help and partly to perhaps meet other women like me who are in a same situation and support each other.

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IwantToRetire · 31/08/2023 16:14

I dont know of any groups, but will try and think of some.

But am mainly posting because ironically, for maybe the wrong reasons, there used to be lots of charities and trust aimed at helping single women. There used to be one called "distressed gentle women" because as you say it is more than likely that single older women will have less income and less financial security.

Some of the early housing settlements (before there were Coops and HAs) were aimed at helping single women. So just to say your request seems totally obvious.

However (as I am not sure what other board you mean - the "chat" one) if you have read threads on here (FWR) you will know there are more problems now that there used to be in women setting up groups for women.

You may find joining a group what has a particular focus, such as a book club, or (heavenknows why anyone would) wild swimming and so on. When there used to be Adult Education (I dont think that exists anymore) attending an evening class would often bring you into contact with other single women.

And in fact volunteering will often mean working with other women.

Are you in a city or town? I can imagine if you are living in quite a rural area it would be very difficult.

Good luck, I am sure you will find something.

FWR can be a bit daunting sometimes but there is a wide range of experience and knowledge which hopefully will be shared with you.

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OnedayTwodays · 31/08/2023 15:24

Is it because you find it emotionally difficult to be single and child free and that you’re wondering if there is a charity running local groups for single and child free women to meet up?

’Emotionally difficult’, that was very well said.

I guess mostly wondering for support / find like-minded people.

I think because I’ve been in a very, very low income, still don’t make much, so I got into my head that many single women have it hard (on the other board I got comments like yes donate cahmere and gold) financially, the whole single women are jet-setting and partying it ip just isin’t my reality at all.
So that’s why I was wondering if there is any way to help a little at least.

And I do feel there is still stigma about being childfree and single.
It’s also very lonely and isolating as the years go by.
A lot of celecrating other people’s lives and things don’t even out.

I guess this is the thing that has been sp diffucult for me, so wondered if there is a way to help other’s / each other. Kind of like when a person or their loved one has cancer for example and then that becomes important cause for them.

About the age, I didn’t think of that. I guess it would be for little bit older, don’t have to be only about elderly.
I never had any luck, so that’s why I didn’t think of the age. It was really bad from young age, since everyone’s very obssessed about dating and stuff, so left me alone a lot from young age.

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Luana1 · 31/08/2023 14:52

There must be millions of women who are under the age of 30 and are single and childfree. Do you mean an older demographic for whom children are no longer possible? What do you think donations would be needed for? I know there is an organisation called Gateway Women who are a support group but I’ve no idea if they accept donations.

PomegranateOfPersephone · 31/08/2023 14:42

Is it because you find it emotionally difficult to be single and child free and that you’re wondering if there is a charity running local groups for single and child free women to meet up?

Being single and child free should in theory make you less financially in need. Surely single mothers have a much harder time financially and practically than women who are single and child free.

I’m interested to know more. I suspect though that you might need to set up such an organisation if you want it to specifically target that cohort.

You might meet women who are single and child free through other organisations though such as women’s sports, gyms, choirs or even volunteering with GirlGuiding or going to the WI.

BinturongsSmellOfPopcorn · 31/08/2023 14:37

Clarifying your aim might be more use than shifting boards (then try the childfree board).

Do you want to meet people (if so, who and why) or donate cash (to meet what need)?

What do you want/think they need support with, and why?

Coyoacan · 31/08/2023 14:33

I think you might need to narrow down your demographic, because the vast majority of 18-year-old females qualify.

And assuming that you are talking about an older group, why do you feel they/you need donations?

Pudmyboy · 31/08/2023 14:32

Very interesting OP, I am in your situation but don't have any advice off the top of my head, I will be interested to see if anyone can suggest anything