ABOUT US
Our Mission
We empower mothers to rediscover their confidence, develop new skills, and build meaningful, sustainable futures for themselves and their families.
We believe that when mothers thrive, families and communities thrive too.
HOW WE CREATE CHANGE
Many mothers face barriers including financial hardship, isolation, low confidence and limited access to opportunities. These challenges can affect wellbeing, employment and long-term stability.
Through our programmes and community support, we focus on four key areas:
Economic Stability
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Helping mothers build financial confidence, access opportunities and develop practical skills.
Confidence & Identity
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Supporting mothers to rebuild confidence, rediscover their strengths and create a positive vision for the future.
Access to Opportunities
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Providing coaching, career guidance, employer connections and pathways into work or self-employment.
Connection & Community
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Creating supportive networks through mentoring, peer support and shared experiences.
The Result
Our work helps mothers:
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Increase confidence and self-belief
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Access employment, education or entrepreneurship opportunities
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Reduce isolation
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Improve wellbeing
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Build sustainable futures for themselves and their families
Shabina Ahmed – Founder and CEO
Shabina Ahmed is the Founder and CEO of Mothers' Springboard, dedicated to helping mothers build confidence, develop new skills and create fulfilling futures for themselves and their families over the last 10 years!
Shabina has a deep passion for supporting mothers in finding their own passion and purpose in life and move from surviving to truly thriving!
Our Trustees
The Mothers’ Springboard trustees bring together expertise, lived experience and a shared commitment to helping mothers access meaningful work and opportunity. Each trustee supports our mission to ensure mothers have the confidence, skills, and support to thrive.
They provide strategic leadership and governance, grounded in a belief in the strength and resilience of mothers and work to remove the barriers women face in the workplace.
Meet the dedicated individuals who guide our vision and champion the families we support.
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Our Funders
