Donor Conception Network UK

Supporting families since 1993

At DCN, our mission is to provide support, information and community to those using, or thinking about using, donor conception to build their family. Our charity began in 1993 with just five families who, against the wisdom of the day, wanted to be open about their child’s conception. Since those early days, we’ve helped thousands of people, hosted hundreds of in-person and online events and published over 50 books, all aimed at providing support, information and community to those building their families through donor conception. We’ve grown to be a huge network across the country and internationally, and we reach many more individuals and families through our website, books, workshops and online engagement.

Support, information and community

We welcome those using egg, sperm, double or embryo donation, sometimes also involving surrogacy. We have always been inclusive and have books, workshops and groups specifically aimed at same-sex couples, single people and heterosexual couples, as well as general events and services suitable for all family types.

Together, we have formed a community of parents, prospective parents, donor conceived children and adults, and professionals. We do all this on a charitable basis, with all profits being reinvested back into the organisation. We are governed by a group of trustees formally elected annually at the AGM and our office is located in London in the UK, with a large network of volunteers based around the UK and beyond.