What Fertility Network UK does

Fertility Network UK (legally The Infertility Network (UK), company registration 4822073; charity nos. 1099960 in England and SC039511 in Scotland) is a UK-wide fertility support charity founded in 2003 and headquartered in Greenwich, operating 11–50 staff across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland. The organisation provides free, impartial emotional, informational, and practical support to the approximately 3.5 million UK individuals and couples affected by fertility issues, delivering services through a confidential Support and Information Line, regional peer support groups (including specialist groups for single women, 40+ patients, secondary infertility, pregnancy loss, and treatment abroad), the HealthUnlocked online community, expert-led webinars, downloadable factsheets, the Unspoken podcast, and the bi-annual Affinity digital magazine. Specialised programmes include HIMfertility (male fertility), More to Life (living without children), Fertility in the Workplace, and the Health & Wellbeing Series (yoga, mindfulness, nutrition).

The underlying technology stack is commodity and digital-first: Microsoft Teams and Zoom for virtual group and wellness sessions, Mailchimp for newsletters, Eventbrite for webinar registration, HealthUnlocked for community forums, YouTube for content archives, and a Cision/Cloudflare-hosted WordPress website. The charity monetises through a diversified non-profit revenue model combining individual donations (JustGiving, SMS short codes FNUK5/10/15 to 70085, PayPal Giving Fund), tiered corporate partnerships (Gold partners include HSBC, The Medical Travel Company, TFP Fertility, Guerbet, Clinic Tambre; Silver partners include Proceive and Bourn Hall), devolved-government grants (National Lottery Community Fund for Wales, Scottish Government, Health & Social Care Board for Northern Ireland), and an affiliate shop generating referral commissions from partner retailers. All end-user support services are provided free of charge.

The organisation is currently undergoing a managed closure under Board of Trustees oversight, with direct support services scheduled to cease after 21st May 2026. Leadership transitioned in May 2024 to Interim CEO Sharon Martin (previously Head of Grants and Business Development for seven years).

Name

Fertility Network UK

Legal name

The Infertility Network (UK)

Website

https://fertilitynetworkuk.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Closed

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fertility Network UK is a UK-wide fertility support charity (founded 2003) providing free emotional, informational, and practical services — including a helpline, peer groups, webinars, podcast, and workplace programmes — to the ~3.5 million people affected by fertility issues across all four UK nations and Ireland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fertility Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Fertility & Reproductive Endocrinology Telehealth (IVF/IUI, infertility evaluation) (HLALAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sexual & Pelvic Health Telehealth (STI care, pelvic pain, endometriosis/PCOS support) (HLALAHAJ)

Keywords

• Fertility support services
• Fertility charity
• Patient advocacy
• Peer support groups
• Fertility education

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenwich

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations: The charity receives donations from individuals through JustGiving platform, text message donations (FNUK5, FNUK10, FNUK15 to 70085), and PayPal Giving Fund. These donations support the continuation of free support services.
2. Affiliate Shop: The online shop features partner retailers (fertility supplements, books, cards, jewelry) where a percentage of sales is donated to Fertility Network UK at no extra cost to shoppers. Partners include Infolic Alpha, Impryl, Thortful, Notch, Hello Treacle, and others.
3. Government Funding: The charity receives funding from government bodies: National Lottery Community Fund for Wales team, Scottish Government for Scotland initiatives on pregnancy loss and fertility support, and Health & Social Care Board for Northern Ireland coordinator salary and office costs.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate partners (Gold and Silver tier) pay for association with the charity, including The Medical Travel Company, TFP Fertility, HSBC, Guerbet, Clinic Tambre, Proceive, and Bourn Hall Fertility Clinic. Partnerships fund support programs and provide cross-promotion.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Fertility Network UK is a UK charity that provides free support, advice, information, and advocacy for individuals and couples affected by fertility issues. It delivers services through a national support line, regional peer-support groups, webinars, factsheets, podcasts, an online community, and workplace programs covering all paths to parenthood including IVF, male-factor infertility, fertility preservation, and family building without children.

Product overview

Fertility Network UK operates as a charitable support organization offering a comprehensive suite of free support services for individuals and couples affected by fertility issues. The core offering consists of multiple interconnected support channels including a confidential Support and Information Line, regional and specialist Fertility Groups providing peer support, expert-led Webinars, and downloadable Fertility Factsheets. The organization also provides specialized programmes including the HIMfertility male fertility initiative, Fertility in the Workplace workplace support, and More to Life for those living without children. Content and community engagement is delivered through the Unspoken podcast, Affinity digital magazine, HealthUnlocked online community, and e-Newsletter. Additional resources include an NHS IVF Eligibility Calculator developed with partners, a Health & Wellbeing Series offering yoga, mindfulness and nutrition programmes, and an online shop with partner products supporting the charity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Support and Information Line Free confidential national helpline providing information, signposting, and emotional support for individuals and couples experiencing fertility problems; available by phone, email, and online form.
• Fertility Support Groups Regional in-person and online peer-support meetings where people affected by fertility issues share experiences and receive mutual support.
• Webinars Free online educational sessions covering fertility treatment options, emotional wellbeing, legal issues, and lifestyle, delivered by clinicians and experts.
• Fertility Factsheets Free downloadable written guides covering fertility treatments, conditions, NHS funding, and emotional support options.
• Unspoken: The Fertility Network Podcast Free podcast featuring patient stories and expert interviews on fertility issues, distributed via mainstream podcast platforms.
• Affinity Magazine Quarterly digital magazine containing real-life stories, medical updates, and lifestyle content for people facing fertility challenges.
• NHS IVF Eligibility Calculator Free interactive online tool that helps users in the UK determine their eligibility for NHS-funded IVF treatment by clinical commissioning group.
• HIMfertility Dedicated support and information service for men experiencing male-factor fertility issues, including peer support and targeted resources.
• Fertility in the Workplace Training and policy program that helps UK employers support employees experiencing fertility issues, including manager training and workplace fertility policy guidance.
• HealthUnlocked Community Moderated online forum hosted on the HealthUnlocked platform where users share experiences and access moderated peer support.
• Health & Wellbeing Series Structured wellbeing program comprising expert-led sessions on nutrition, sleep, movement, and mental health for people undergoing fertility treatment.
• More to Life Specialist service supporting individuals and couples who are coming to terms with a life without children after unsuccessful fertility treatment.
• Fertility Preservation Information Information resources guiding users through fertility preservation options such as egg, sperm, and embryo freezing for medical or social reasons.
• Fertility Network Shop Online retail outlet selling branded merchandise, gifts, and fundraising products to support the charity's work.
• e-Newsletter Regular email newsletter providing charity news, campaign updates, research summaries, and event information to supporters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 84% of couples will successfully conceive after trying for 12 months with appropriate support and intervention
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine (BCRM)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 March 2026Signed the FNUK Patient Promise, committing to putting patients at the heart of fertility care and ensuring their voices are heard and respected throughout treatment.
• The Medical Travel CompanycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Partner connecting UK patients with India's world-class fertility specialists for IVF, egg/sperm/embryo freezing, offering up to 50% cost savings versus UK private care. Provides seamless UK-India continuity of care and culturally sensitive pathways to parenthood.
• TFP FertilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold Partner, an international network of fertility treatment clinics in UK, Poland, and Netherlands. Partnership focuses on helping men facing fertility challenges. Includes innovative male fertility project to increase awareness and support for men on fertility journeys.
• HSBCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Partner with a three-year strategic partnership with HSBC's Journey Employee Resource Group (ERG). Supports HSBC employees facing fertility challenges and reflects HSBC UK's dedication to fostering an inclusive work environment.
• GuerbetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Partner, a French pharmaceutical group supporting healthcare professionals in diagnostic and interventional imaging since 1926. Develops and markets contrast media, delivery systems, and medical devices.
• Clinic TambreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Partner, a leading fertility clinic with over 45 years of excellence in assisted reproduction, renowned for clinical expertise, innovation, and personalised care. Supports patients from around the world with tailored treatment plans.
• ProceiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Partner, a fertility supplement range offering evidence-based fertility nutrition for men and women. New partnership announced February 2026 to support individuals and couples through conception journeys.
• Bourn Hall Fertility ClinicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver Partner, the world's first IVF clinic. Pioneer of the Clinic Pledge program in partnership with Fertility Network UK to help patients juggle work and fertility treatment.
• National Lottery Community FundcoreOthersCurrently funds the Fertility Network UK team in Wales to provide fertility education and Wales-specific information and support services.
• Scottish GovernmentcoreOthersFunding supports ongoing initiatives in Scotland to improve support for those experiencing pregnancy loss and fertility challenges, and those facing weight-related challenges around fertility access.
• Health and Social Care BoardminorOthersProvides funding for Northern Ireland coordinator salary and office costs to support fertility support services in the region.
• SEEN FertilityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership provides NHS IVF Eligibility Calculator tool to help individuals understand if they are eligible for NHS-funded IVF and IUI treatment, decoding the NHS postcode lottery.
• Pelacros IVFminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSigned the FNUK Patient Promise, demonstrating commitment to delivering high standards of patient-centred fertility care built on transparency, compassion, and clear communication.
• Vida Fertility InstituteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWith clinics in Madrid, Alicante, and San Sebastian, signed the FNUK Patient Promise recognizing clinics committed to delivering high standards of patient-centred fertility care.
• Donor Conception Network UKminorOthersUK charity offering support to donor-conceived people, donors, and families. Listed as recommended support service for those on fertility journeys.
• Tommy’sminorOthersUK pregnancy and baby charity funding research, providing expert information, and offering support through miscarriage, stillbirth, and premature birth.
• SandsminorOthersStillbirth and neonatal death charity supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby, offering bereavement support and community connections.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Resolve: The National Infertility Association: US-based national infertility association providing support, education, and advocacy. Direct international analogue to Fertility Network UK with the same charity/advocacy mission, peer-support groups, and policy work in the fertility space.
• Tommy's: UK pregnancy and baby loss charity funding research and supporting parents through miscarriage, stillbirth, and premature birth. Listed by Fertility Network UK as a referral partner and shares the same audience of families navigating reproductive health challenges in the UK.
• Sands (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity): UK charity supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby, offering bereavement support and community connections. Adjacent peer in the UK pregnancy-loss support ecosystem and a listed FNUK referral partner, sharing the bereavement-support charity model.
• BPAS (British Pregnancy Advisory Service): UK charity providing reproductive healthcare including fertility information and pregnancy advisory services. Comparable as a UK-based non-profit in the reproductive health support space with information, advocacy, and direct service components.
• Donor Conception Network UK: UK charity offering support to donor-conceived people, donors, and families built through donor conception. Highly comparable mission and operating model — community-led support, regional groups, and information resources — for a specific subset of the fertility journey.
• The Miscarriage Association: UK charity providing support and information for anyone affected by pregnancy loss. Comparable to FNUK as a non-clinical, peer-support-driven charity in the UK reproductive-loss space with similar helpline, group, and digital content delivery model.

Emerging players

• Apricity: UK fertility concierge and digital platform connecting patients to fertility clinics with treatment coordination, apps, and remote support. Comparable as a digital-first fertility support service serving UK patients, though operating as a commercial rather than charity entity.
• Gateway Women: UK-based support community and resource for women who are childless after infertility. Direct overlap with FNUK's 'More to Life' programme and operates a similar peer-support model for the same underserved segment.
• Gaia (Gaia Fertility): UK-based fertility platform offering telehealth consultations, at-home testing, and clinic referrals. Comparable as a digital fertility service targeting UK patients seeking convenience and remote access to fertility care.

Broad incumbents

• Bourn Hall Fertility Clinic: World's first IVF clinic and FNUK Silver Partner; pioneered the Clinic Pledge program with FNUK. Comparable as a UK fertility provider that benefits from FNUK's patient education and support ecosystem, representing the clinic-side counterpart in the same patient journey.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fertilitynuk
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@FertilityNetworkUK
• Facebookfacebook.com/FertilityNetworkUK
• Instagraminstagram.com/fertilitynetworkuk/?hl=en
• Pinterestuk.pinterest.com/FertilityNUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fertility-network-uk

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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