Mothers are the heart of society, and currently this heart is struggling to beat to the rhythm of prosperity. It is imperative that we treat it with compassion, dignity and agency.
We exist to respond to a deeper reality faced by mothers across London - one shaped by financial pressure and a lack of accessible support.
These challenges impact confidence, wellbeing, and the ability to fully participate in society, creating cycles that affect not only mothers, but their children and communities.
At Mothers’ Springboard, we bring lived experience into action - creating spaces where mothers can rebuild identity and empowered futures for themselves and their families.
WHY OUR WORK MATTERS
47%
of single parent families in London live in poverty
2 in 3
single parents say their financial situation has worsened
42%
less earned by mothers five years after childbirth
We're working to change these numbers. One mother at a time.
OUR
IMPACT
100%
Confidence increase
6% to 77%
active participation growth
62%
progressed into employment
38%
weekly income increase
4
graduates returned as Ambassadors
Every number represents a mother taking meaningful steps towards
independence!
Our Mission
We empower mothers to rediscover their confidence, develop new skills, and build meaningful, sustainable futures.
We believe that when mothers thrive, families and communities thrive too.
Shabina Ahmed – Founder and CEO
Shabina Ahmed is the Founder and CEO of The Mothers' Springboard Programme.
Shabina has supported over 100 mothers on their journey towards greater confidence, personal growth and financial independence. Drawing on both professional and lived experience, she is passionate about creating opportunities for mothers to thrive without compromising their wellbeing.
