About us

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What we do

Our mission is to help establish a society in which everyone has positive, informed and non-judgemental attitudes to sex and relationships; where everyone can make informed choices about sex, relationships and reproduction so that they can enjoy sexual health free from prejudice or harm.

Find out about our wide range of work in sexual health across the UK.


Our views on sexual health

We have clear policies on a wide range of sexual health issues from abortion to young people.


Jobs at FPA

Find out more about job vacancies at FPA.


Our history – FPA is 80 years old!

Find out what we have achieved over the years and read about our Achievers Club.


Contact us

Find out how to contact us.


Our patrons

Read about the patrons of FPA.


Our plans, values and achievements


Everyone who works at FPA is expected to follow a set of values and behaviours.


Read all about our work in our annual report.


Charitable status

The Family Planning Association is a registered charity, number 250187, and a limited liability company registered in England, number 887632. Registered office: 50 Featherstone Street, London EC1Y 8QU. 


International Planned Parenthood Federation

FPA is one of 150 member associations of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF). IPPF is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights for all.

FPA supports Sexual rights: an IPPF declaration which states that sexuality, and pleasure deriving from it, is a central aspect of being human whether or not a person chooses to reproduce. Sexuality is not merely a vehicle for individuals to satisfy their reproductive interests. The entitlement to experience sexuality should be safeguarded.




FPA helpline England
0845 122 8690


9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

FPA helpline Northern Ireland
0845 122 8687


9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

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