Hackney is a place where fathers and father figures can be part of their child’s journey from day one.
Activities for dads
Stay and Play sessions just for dads
Spend quality time exploring and playing with your under-five, and meet other dads.
- Saturday 10 October, 10am to 12pm
- Saturday 24 October, 10am to 12pm
Venue: Clapton Park Children's Centre
Fathers baby massage
Connect with your baby and learn simple massage techniques in a session designed just for dads.
Call to book a space:
- Saturday 10 October, 11am to 12pm
Venue: Linden Children and Family Hub
Father’s circles
Connect with local dads who are also navigating fatherhood and family life.
Find the next free session:
- Dads Art Club
Switch off, get creative and reflect on fatherhood - Fathers Fire Circle
A fireside space to connect, share stories and welcome the turning seasons:
Tuesday 13 October, 6.15 to 8.30pm, Rangers Kindergarten E2 0HW.
Tuesday 17 November, 6.15 to 8.30pm, Rangers Kindergarten E2 0HW.
Contact sam@samdickson.co.uk to sign up.
What Hackney's fathers told us
We did a deep dive into the experiences of over 700 fathers to find out how services could better support and include them in the early years of their child’s life.
Read our report for key findings and learn about our plans to make Hackney more father friendly.
Get involved
Dads Advisory Group
Help shape local services by sharing your experiences, ideas and feedback on what fathers, expectant fathers and male carers need. Vouchers, food, and refreshments will be provided for all participants.
- Tuesday 13 October, 5.30 to 7.30pm
- Wednesday 9 December, 5.30 to 7.30pm
Venue: Frampton Baptist Church, E9 7PQ.
Email FFB@hackney.gov.uk to get involved.
Interested in running a coffee meet-up for dads?
We are looking for fathers who can arrange informal meet-ups with other new dads in local cafés.
You can bring your baby, and we’ll help you fit the meet-ups around your caring responsibilities. You will be rewarded for the time you give to bringing dads together.
Email FFB@hackney.gov.uk to get involved.
Become an expert by experience
Share your experiences and help us design services, resources and activities that are more father-friendly.
You will receive vouchers for your involvement, as well as free training and wellbeing sessions.
Become an Expert by Experience
Are you an organisation or service working with families in Hackney?
We want to build a clearer picture of how fathers are being supported by services in Hackney.
Your response will help us identify what’s working and where the gaps are. You can also share your interest in joining the Father Friendly movement!
Stay connected
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Speak to the Father Friendly Borough team - contact Aaron on 020 8356 4182 or FFB@hackney.gov.uk for free 1-1 support.