The Fatherhood Institute

About

The Fatherhood Institute is a research and policy think tank established in 1999 that conducts evidence-based research and analysis on fatherhood and family dynamics in the United Kingdom.

The organisation produces policy recommendations, undertakes stakeholder engagement, and provides training and consultancy services focused on father inclusion across health, family services, policy, and employment sectors.

The Institute challenges policymakers, service providers, employers, and researchers to reform family policy and systems that have traditionally assumed mothers as primary caregivers. Its work includes parent interventions, policy advocacy, and public engagement campaigns on issues including paternity leave and father health.

Services

• Research and analysis
• policy recommendations
• evidence-based reporting
• family dynamics consultation
• fatherhood studies
• public engagement
• stakeholder engagement

Common questions

Where is The Fatherhood Institute based?

The Fatherhood Institute operates across Greater Manchester, United Kingdom.

What does The Fatherhood Institute do?

The Fatherhood Institute is a UK research think tank that produces evidence-based analysis and policy recommendations on fatherhood and family dynamics, delivering training, consultancy, and advocacy to reform systems and services to better support fathers and families.

What sector does The Fatherhood Institute work in?

The Fatherhood Institute works in the Think Tanks sector.

What services does The Fatherhood Institute offer?

The Fatherhood Institute offers Research and analysis, policy recommendations, evidence-based reporting, family dynamics consultation, fatherhood studies among other services.

How can I contact The Fatherhood Institute?

You can contact The Fatherhood Institute by email at j.davies@fatherhoodinstitute.org or through its website at https://fatherhoodinstitute.org.