Mothers' Springboard, home

Registered charity 1205024 · London

From surviving to thriving.

We empower mothers to rediscover their confidence, develop new skills, and build meaningful, sustainable futures for themselves and their families.

Our vision

A London where no mother's circumstances define her future.

Our mission

To relieve financial hardship and promote inclusion for single mothers across Greater London through advice, training and practical support.

A smiling mother lifting her baby in the air
62%moved into employment
100%felt more confident
Registered charity 1205024Regulated by the Charity Commission for England and WalesServing mothers across Greater London

What we do

Practical support, delivered with warmth

Four focus areas that help a mother move from coping to building a future she chooses.

Economic stability

Building financial confidence and practical money skills.

Confidence and identity

Rebuilding self-belief and a clear vision for the future.

Access to opportunities

Coaching, career guidance and pathways into employment.

Connection and community

Mentoring and peer support from mothers who understand.

How it works

A 10-week journey, and a community for life

Join a workshop

Interactive, expert-led sessions on confidence, self-care, time management and finance.

Work with a coach

One-to-one coaching to find your direction and plan your next move.

Build your toolkit

CV development, business planning and work experience opportunities.

Stay connected

Peer support groups, ongoing workshops and leadership opportunities as an Ambassador.

Our impact

What changes for the mothers we support

100%report increased confidence
62%chose a pathway into employment
38%reported higher weekly net income
77%active participation, up from 6%
4graduates now serve as Ambassadors

Why it matters

The challenge single mothers face in London

52%of London households made up of a single adult with children are in poverty
43%of children in single-parent families live in poverty, compared with 26% in couple families
42%lower monthly earnings for mothers five years after a first child

Sources: Gingerbread (using Department for Work and Pensions data, March 2025); Trust for London (poverty after housing costs); Office for National Statistics, October 2025.

Mothers taking part in a Mothers' Springboard workshop, seated around tables while a facilitator speaks

“I thought the programme was informative, inspirational and definitely changed my mindset in a positive way. Going forward I will be applying things learnt on programme.”

Nikki, programme participant

Partner organisations

Refer a mother, co-deliver a workshop or share expertise. We would love to work with you.

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Funders

We are a registered charity (1205024) with measurable outcomes. See how donations are used.

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Mothers

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Help a mother take her next step

Your gift funds free workshops, one-to-one coaching and peer support for mothers across Greater London.