About us

We are the sexual health charity FPA.

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.

What we do

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.

Our annual report

Every year we produce an annual report which tells you about our work and achievements in the previous year.

Work for FPA

Interested in joining the team? Find out about any current job vacancies at FPA.

Our history – FPA was 80 years old in 2010!

Find out what we have achieved in our eighty years and read about our Achievers Club.

Contact us

Find out how to contact us.

• FPA helpline, tel: 0845 122 8690
• FPA publications orderline, tel: 0845 122 8600
• FPA offices in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
• FPA training.

Our people

Find out about our patrons, our trustees, our Senior Management team and the FPA Achievers Club.

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.