"When I was in the position of single parent,
my priorities had to change, quite often leaving me - and my daughters worse-off."
Rach
Co-founder and Former Single Parent
Rach's story
When my relationship with my children’s father ended, things had to change, and fast. Suddenly, I had to step back from my career, reduce my hours, and rearrange my life to prioritize school drop-offs, pick-ups, and simply being there for my kids.
Spots was born out of my own frustration as a former single parent, navigating the complexities of raising my children while balancing work and personal life. For years, I worked as a bank manager, pouring energy into my career, but as soon as I found myself in the position of single parent, my priorities had to change, quite often leaving me worse-off finacially.
No relief for single parents
Around a similar time, I noticed that there were other groups such as NHS workers and veterans recieving discounts but single parents had no equivalent. This means that a full-time single parent could end up paying 20% more than a married doctor, this just didn't seem fair to me.
The scale of the problem
Later, working for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), I saw first hand the daily challenges single parents face—juggling responsibilities, mounting bills and inflation, and managing an endless list of to-dos with little support. It became clear to me that single parents often carry the weight of the world on their shoulders, yet their strength and resilience often go unrecognized.
£28,704
The average salary of single mums in the UK*
£37,650
The average salary of NHS workers in the UK**
*Robert Walters National Salary Survey 2023
**NHS Staff Earnings Official Statistics, January 2023
This isn’t just a project— it’s personal. It’s my way of saying - I see you.
Rach
Co-founder and former single parent
An empowering community
That’s when I decided to create Spots, a space designed specifically for single parents—a community and resource that understands the unique challenges we face. The discount card is our first offering but it will - in time, grow into a community of so much more with financial advice, mental-health support, events and support networks.
It's personal
Spots is here to lighten the load. Whether it’s through exclusive discounts to make life more affordable or a supportive community to remind you that you’re never alone, SPOTS is about celebrating the strength of single parents and empowering you to thrive. This isn’t just a project—it’s personal. It’s my way of saying, “I see you. I’ve been there. And together, we can make the journey a little easier.”
Welcome to our pack.
You’re stronger than you know, and we’re here to remind you of that every step of the way.
Sign up now
Register you interest for the SPOTS discount card today.
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