HUMAN FERTILISATION AND EMBRYOLOGY AUTHORITY

The HFEA is the UK Government's independent regulator overseeing fertility treatment and research. It provides free, clear and impartial information to all affected by fertility treatment.

DONOR CONCEPTION NETWORK

The Donor Conception Network is a supportive network of more than 2,000 mainly UK based families with children conceived with donated sperm, eggs or embryos, those considering or undergoing donor conception procedures, and donor-conceived people.

THE SEED TRUST

Via their website, The Seed Trust provide impartial advice, support and information to prospective donors, intended parents and surrogates.

RAPE CRISIS

Rape Crisis is a national organisation offering support and counselling for those affected by rape and sexual abuse. It also works to raise awareness of sexual violence and campaign for change.

VICTIM SUPPORT

Victim Support is an independent charity in England and Wales that provides specialist practical and emotional support to victims and witnesses of crime

MIND: CRISIS HELPLINE & COUNSELLING DIRECTORY

For urgent support, Mind's directory of crisis lines can direct you to free and confidential telephone assistance. Mind also signposts to national counselling services, specialising in recovery from abuse.

SAMARITANS

Samaritans are a charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide. They are there at any time for anyone who needs to listen without judgement or pressure.

STONEWALL

Stonewall is a UK-based LGBT rights charity. It offers advice on donor insemination and fertility clinics for lesbians trying to conceive, as well as a guide for gay dads.

SPERM DONOR ABUSE FOUNDATION

A charity established to raise awareness about the violence(s) and harms women can encounter when they use the Internet to find men 'donating' sperm.

BRITISH INFERTILITY COUNSELLING ASSOCIATION (BICA)

A registered charity and the only professional infertility counselling Association recognised by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority and the British Fertility Society in the UK.

FERTILITY FRIENDS

Community support helping with infertility, adoption, parenting after infertility and moving on.

FERTILITY NETWORK UK

A charity for anyone who has ever experienced problems, offering advice and support on fertility, parenthood, and childlessness.

THE SURVIVORS TRUST

The Survivors Trust has 130 member organisations based in the UK & Ireland which provide specialist support for women, men & children who have survived rape, sexual violence or rape or other sexual abuse as children

NGA LAW

NGA law is a specialist fertility law firm based in the UK. They can help with all aspects of UK law for parents and donors building families through donor conception or co-parenting.

RESOURCES

Below is a list of resources that you might find useful if you're interested in, or are currently undertaking, online sperm donation. If you have other resources that you'd like to share with us, feel free to get in touch.

THE LGBT MUMMIES TRIBE

The purpose of the LGBT Mummies Tribe is to ‘Educate, Share, & Celebrate’ LGBT+ women & people worldwide on the path to motherhood or parenthood. They provide support & a safe haven through providing information, guidance & knowledge on the available routes to starting a family through our website & social channels.