Our Story
My name is Simon Cobb and I am the founder of PAPA (People Against Parental Alienation) and what brought me to begin this journey is probably a story very similar to your own or someone you know.
After initially reaching out to so-called "advocacy" groups, as well as some law firms, I became disillusioned by how everyone just wanted to chase me for money.
No one wanted my help, and no one really wanted to help me.
So I founded PAPA in February 2016 as a way to raise awareness to what I was experiencing and to receive and provide much needed help and support.
In the years since, PAPA has evolved into one of the UK's largest support communities and the UK's largest campaign group of its kind.
PAPA has grown so much so, as a movement that we now have a chapter in Canada, which is fronted and run by Chris Rauch.
With chapters in the USA, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand now also taking shape.
I'm happy to say that I now have an equal arrangement with my son and have for several years since I started PAPA. I'm well aware I'm one of the "fortunate" ones, so with that in mind I've continued to fight for those of you not as "lucky" as me.
So instead of representing me, PAPA represents the thousands - millions of parents and children affected by Parental Alienation.
Over the years PAPA has been featured in numerous publications and I've appeared on TV, podcasts and numerous radio stations to talk about what so many of you are subjected to on a daily basis.
We have now grown to the point where we are able to offer a free forum, a comprehensive resource centre, PAPA AI, and our Facebook support group. We do not believe that parents should have to pay to see their children so we offer as much as we can on a goodwill basis.
You will not be charged for any advice/support in our support groups from anyone associated with PAPA.
For those looking for additional assistance, we launched the Plus membership in April 2025, which provides a wealth of additional resources, including on demand courses, family law and mental health workshops, and 1-2-1 assistance.
This is all available for only £5 per month, or £50 per year.
Each Plus membership helps us to grow the cause, so that we can continue to help more and more families.
If you want to help us grow the movement and/or need additional assistance, you can become a PAPA Plus member today.
All of our fantastic products, services and support spaces would not be possible without a strong team of volunteers who are available to give advice, offer support as well as help maintain our safe spaces.
We are constantly looking for more volunteers and seeking feedback on how we can improve the lives of those impacted by parental alienation.
If you'd like to help then please get in touch.
"We do not believe that parents should have to pay to see their children so we offer as much as we can on a goodwill basis."
Our mission is...
To counter the family law industry by offering free and/or affordable support and resources.
To promote equal parenting, in the best interests of the child.
To create a presumption of equal parental rights and responsibility after separation.
To force legislative change that removes the barriers that aide Parental Alienation.
To create greater deterrents for false allegations and acts of abuse.
To have Parental Alienation be recognised as a criminal offence.
To raise awareness for Parental Alienation and minimise the negative affects of alienation.
To reduce the stigma around men's mental health issues and encourage men to get the help they need.
