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FEFN — Spanish Federation of Large Families

Published on 18 May 2026

What is FEFN?

The Spanish Federation of Large Families (Federación Española de Familias Numerosas — FEFN) is a non-profit, independent and non-denominational organisation that represents and defends the interests of large families in Spain.

Declared of Public Utility

FEFN has been declared an Entity of Public Utility since 2003.

Main goal

To secure for large families the social and economic recognition they deserve for their particular contribution to society, and as a result, to provide them with access to public and private goods and services on fair terms.

Motto

Para que ser más cueste menos — "So that being more costs less."

Organisational structure

FEFN brings together more than 80 local, provincial and regional associations that operate in every Spanish Autonomous Community, working together to assert and defend the rights of large families.

Board

  • President: José María Villalón
  • Vice-president: Encarnación Álvarez
  • Vice-president: Eduardo Galicia
  • Secretary: Alejandro López-Blanco
  • Treasurer: Carlos Nafría
  • Members: Pedro José Román · Íñigo Abreu · Eduardo Hervás

Staff

  • Administration: Inés Pelayo
  • Communications: Mercedes Berrendero
  • Institutional relations: Luis Herrera
  • Secretariat: Carolina Macarro

Contact

Channel Details
Address C/ Ferraz, 110 — Lower Right · 28008 Madrid, Spain
Phone +34 914 345 780
Email info@familiasnumerosas.org
Website https://www.familiasnumerosas.org

Social media

What FEFN does

Defending family interests

FEFN provides institutional representation for large families before public and private bodies, defending their interests at both levels.

Influencing public policy

The federation monitors legislative initiatives, lobbies to influence them, and ensures that existing benefits and rights are upheld and enforced.

Securing discounts for families

It negotiates agreements with companies to obtain discounts and special conditions for large families, so that they can access goods and services on the same footing as smaller households.

Information and guidance

FEFN informs and advises families on their rights and the benefits they are entitled to, both directly and through its network of regional associations across Spain.

Activities and events

FEFN organises activities and events for members:

  • Short-story and photography contests.
  • The Salón para Familias Numerosas (Large Families Fair), first held in 2013 in Madrid.
  • The National Congress, held every two years in different Spanish provinces.
  • Year-round prize draws thanks to partnerships with companies: holidays in hotels, school supplies, clothing, groceries and more.

How to become a member

Benefits of joining

  • Access to multiple discounts and advantages.
  • A stronger collective voice when negotiating benefits for large families.
  • More weight before institutions and companies.

How to register

Option 1: through a local association

  1. Pick the association nearest to your home.
  2. Contact them by phone or email — they will guide you through the steps.
  3. Directory: https://www.familiasnumerosas.org/conocenos/nuestras-asociaciones/.

Option 2: online

  1. Fill in the form at https://altasocio.familias-numerosas.org/.
  2. Email a copy of your official Large Family card or, failing that, of your Spanish family record book (libro de familia).
  3. The relevant association will get in touch and send you your member card.

If you live in Catalonia, the Basque Country, Castilla-La Mancha or Madrid, use the form at http://www.familias-numerosas.org/.

Membership fee

  • Average: about €30 per family per year.
  • The exact amount may vary between associations.
  • Associations are non-profit; the fee covers operating costs and the services provided to members.

Regional associations

FEFN is present in every Spanish Autonomous Community: Andalusia, Aragon, Asturias, the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, Cantabria, Castilla y León, Castilla-La Mancha, Catalonia, Ceuta, the Community of Madrid, the Valencian Community, Extremadura, Galicia, La Rioja, Melilla, Navarre, the Basque Country and the Region of Murcia.

Benefits and offers

Public benefits (Spain)

Member offers

Key documents

The following documents are available on the FEFN website:

  1. Spanish Large Families Act (Ley de Familias Numerosas).
  2. Regulations of the Spanish Large Families Act (Reglamento de Familias Numerosas) and its amendment.
  3. Supreme Court ruling on FEFN's appeal regarding the Regulations.
  4. Supreme Court ruling on the appeal by the Association of Large Families of Aragon regarding water rates.
  5. Electricity Social Bonus resolution and application forms.
  6. Maternity tax deduction for working mothers with children aged 0–3 years.

Family tourism

FEFN created the Sello de Turismo Familiar (Family Tourism Seal) to identify the best destinations for family holidays.

Dedicated portal: https://www.familiayturismo.com/.

The seal helps identify tourism destinations that meet the specific needs of families travelling with several children.

Publications

fn magazine

Newsletter

Subscribe via the FEFN website to receive updates on:

  • Activities and news.
  • Rights and benefits for large families.
  • Special offers and partnerships.

Institutional relations

Member of

Supported by

  • Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and Agenda 2030 (Spain).
  • IRPF (personal income tax) social grants.

Certifications

  • EFR Seal (Family-Responsible Company), awarded by Fundación Másfamilia.

Congresses and activities

National Congresses

Large Families Fair

  • First edition held in Madrid in 2013.
  • Annual event for members and families.

Yearly activities

  • Short-story and photography contests.
  • Prize draws for holidays, school supplies, clothing and groceries.

News

Regularly updated newsroom: https://www.familiasnumerosas.org/actualidad/.

Recent topics

  • New destinations awarded the Family Tourism Seal.
  • New issues of fn magazine.
  • Legislative initiatives on mobility and large families.
  • Campaigns and policy positions.

Ethics channel

FEFN runs an Ethics Channel to report possible breaches or irregularities. More info: https://www.familiasnumerosas.org/canal-etico/.

Data protection

Legal information (FEFN's own)

Member data handling (summary)

  • The data controller is the association the member chooses.
  • Processing is based on the data subject's consent.
  • Data is not transferred to unauthorised third parties.
  • Retention: while membership is active.
  • Rights: access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, portability.

Frequently asked questions

What is a "familia numerosa"?

A family that meets the requirements set by the Spanish Large Families Act of 2003 (typically three or more dependent children, with reduced thresholds for some special cases).

Do I need to be a member to qualify as a large family?

No. The official Large Family status is granted by the Spanish public administration. Joining FEFN provides additional benefits and discounts on top of that.

Can I join from anywhere in Spain?

Yes. FEFN has member associations in every Autonomous Community.

How much does membership cost?

Around €30 per family per year, with some variation between associations.

How do I access the discounts?

Through the member card you receive once you join, and through the offers portal at https://familiasnumerosas.club/inicio.

Press and media

Asistente Familias