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Hear from the egg donors

Discover the EDNA Films – eight free-to-watch films in which egg donors share their motivations, experiences, and advice. Produced by the team at De Montfort University, the films offer unique insight into the realities and complexities of egg donation today.

 

New content kindly provided by the Centre for Reproduction Research at De Montfort University. 

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New Perspectives magazine out now!

The summer edition of our Perspectives magazine is out now and it’s packed with useful information and great features specifically for the donor conception community. It includes three new personal stories, Q&A with Laura Runnels of the DC Journal Club, articles from our Lawyer and Clinic Supporters, and much more…

DCN members only

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2025 Virtual Conference

Tickets on sale now!

Want to hear from donor conceived people and connect with other parents from the comfort of your own home?

Join us on 21 June for our fifth online conference. We’ve an amazing line-up of speakers, and tickets cost just £35 for DCN members, plus we’ve a special offer for non-members.

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‘The Doughnut Club’ – available now in DCN bookshop!

Ideal for 8-15 year olds, this is a lively and engaging read. We particularly loved the insightful thoughts of 12 year old Quinn about what makes a family, as she discovers she and her annoying little brother have 16 new half siblings they have never met…

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Membership only £7 per month – join us! 

We have a huge range of resources and services that we provide through a membership subscription.

We keep our fees low to ensure we’re accessible to all donor conception families and whatever your circumstances we look forward to welcoming you into our community!

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Find exclusive resources in our members’ area

Explore our exclusive DCN members’ area — packed with helpful videos, expert guides, magazines, useful links and more. Log in to make the most of your membership and find resources specially designed for donor conception families. 

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We are the Donor Conception Network

Parent-led and child-focused, we have been supporting donor conception families for over 30 years.

We’re a supportive charity network providing information, support and community for those building, or thinking about building, their family through donor conception.

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TALKING ABOUT DONOR CONCEPTION

Telling your family story 

Build confidence in your family story and get guidance on the best way to ‘tell’ with our one-day workshop for mum-and-dad families. 

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Considering egg, sperm, double or embryo donation?

Looking for information or support? Feeling alone?

If you’re thinking about using donor conception or are already having treatment, whether in the UK or abroad, we’re here to offer support, information and a community of families in a similar situation. We can help you think through your questions and concerns; just click on the section below that fits your family type to get details aimed more specifically at you and your family.

Already a parent?

Looking for help with telling your child about their conception?

We know it can be daunting to tell your child that they are donor conceived. We believe that openness is best for the child and for the whole family and have 30 years’ experience helping families to think through how and when to share their family’s story. We have books, workshops and online chats to help you navigate these conversations. We also have specific guidance for people with older children who haven’t been told yet, as well as opportunities for children to meet others made ‘just like them’. Choose your family type from the options below to find out more.

Featured events

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Our Story

One of our bestsellers, ‘Our Story’ is a range of books aimed at young children aged 3-6.  They provide a simple introduction to donor conception in age-appropriate language. We have nearly 40 different versions covering a wide range of families. We even have books for donors to help them explain to their own children.

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Upcoming events

Jun

20

Yorkshire – Camping trip

Invitation from the event organiser: The Yorkshire branch of the DCN are coming together for a camping w/e for 2 nights – on 20-22 June. June at Masons Campsite, Yorkshire Dales. There are many regular attenders as we’ve been coming together for our camping w/e for many years now but we really welcome new members. It’s a lovely campsite by the river with lots of space so bikes, swimming togs and wetsuits all welcome.

Jun

22

North London – DCN Summer Picnic

You are warmly invited to a DCN/North London summer picnic, which will take place on Sunday 22nd June in Golders Hill Park, North London. Although this event is in North London it is open to everyone. We’ll be sitting under our usual tree next to the bandstand. If you come through the North End Way entrance, with the café on your right, head in a direct line towards the bandstand and you will find us. We will put balloons on the tree. Please register if you are interested. This means we can know rough numbers, and can also communicate easily if the weather means plans need to be updated. Bring a picnic and a rug. If you have kids, bring them along and some games to share. Members at any stage of the DC process are invited, especially those who’ve joined recently. Singles, couples, people considering treatment, pregnant or parents with children – all are welcome.

Jun

22

East London – local group meetup

You are invited to the Summer meetup for the general group in East London . Members at any stage welcome – thinkers, tryers and parents with kids. We will be meeting at Jo’s house Bring your own picnic lunch and something to share with everyone else, savoury as well as sweet welcome (buffet style). Teas, coffees & biscuits provided! Look forward to seeing you in person, Jo

Jun

22

West of Ireland – General

West of Ireland – Family meetup All are welcome to this casual family meetup. This is an opportunity to connect with other parents who have been on a similar journey, share experiences and have some fun! The Pet farm where we meet, caters for a variety of ages from baby to teens and for all weather conditions! Date: Sunday 22nd June 2025 Location: Turoe Pet Farm, Turoe House, Turoe, Loughrea, Galway, H62 A432 Time: 2 – 4.30pm approx

Jun

22

Bromley DCN summer picnic

Join the Bromley group for its next get-togther on: Sunday 22 June 3-5pm at Kelsey Park, Beckenham BR3 6QH

About the Donor Conception Network

They say it takes a village to raise children. Well, sometimes it takes a village to help you even contemplate that journey.

We’re a supportive charity network of over 2,200, mainly UK-based, families with children conceived with donated sperm, eggs or embryos, those thinking about or undergoing donor conception procedures and donor conceived people. We provide support, information and a community of families in a similar situation.

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♡ Donate today

We are a small charity and are funded by membership fees and by donations. If you would like to support us, your donation would be greatly appreciated and will help us support the next generation of donor conception families.

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Sign up to our mailing list

If you’re interested in donor conception issues, whether personally or professionally, do sign up to our mailing list.

If you are a donor conceived adult this is also the way to connect with us and access the support we offer you.

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