The Mothers' Springboard Programme workshop
An online workshop with life coaching, expert speakers and practical career tools.
The programme
Take your next step and make it a life-changing one.
Motherhood transforms careers, finances and identity. Our free 10-week programme combines expert-led workshops, 1:1 coaching, personal action plans and an ongoing community. Built by mothers for mothers.
Our impact
What changes for the mothers we support
100%reported increased confidence
85%attended all or most sessions
62%chose employment
38%reported higher weekly net income
4graduates now serve as Ambassadors
1graduate has served on our Trustee board
Results from our September to November 2025 programme.
What's included
- An introduction session in January to meet Shabina and the other mothers and get familiar with Zoom
- Four 1:1 coaching sessions to build confidence and a clear direction
- Five expert-led workshops on purpose, wellbeing, finance, family life and making it happen
- CV, LinkedIn, education/training and business planning
- Practical budgeting and everyday financial skills
- Work experience opportunities and your own 90-day action plan
- An end-of-programme celebration social, where you receive your certificate
- An ongoing community of mothers that continues beyond the 10 weeks
What you gain: a renewed sense of purpose, a stronger self-belief, practical skills and an ongoing community of mothers.
How the programme works
Five 2-hour online workshops held fortnightly over 10 weeks. You join from home around childcare.
1
Choosing a career of passion and purpose
Explore what matters to you and how it can shape the work you do next.
2
Wellbeing for a sustainable career and life
Look after your mental and emotional health so you can build something that lasts.
3
Financial empowerment
Build practical money confidence and understand your options.
4
Family systems
Plan your next step so it works with your family life, not against it.
5
Empowering your career journey and making it happen
Turn your plans into a clear and realistic action plan.
1:1 coaching
Up to four 1:1 sessions with a volunteer coach supported by the Optimus coaching academy. You work through your barriers and turn what you learn into next steps.
Support around you
We point you to specialist employment, training, business, wellbeing and family support. Recordings in our members' area mean you can always catch up.
Who it is for
Unemployed mothers in London who often carry the responsibilities of parenting alone and want to build a more secure and independent future. They are facing financial pressure and are ready to move towards work, education/training or self-employment. You do not need a clear plan to start and every background is welcome.
A community of support that continues beyond 10 weeks
Continued workshops
Ongoing expert-led sessions for graduates.
Peer support
WhatsApp and mothers' groups so you are never doing it alone.
Leadership
Opportunities to become an Ambassador and give back.
Celebration social
Every programme ends with a social where you receive your certificate and meet the other mothers and everyone at Mothers’ Springboard. A great chance to network and celebrate.
Past workshops
A record of previous sessions.
How to join
Our next programme starts on 26 January 2027. Register by 5 January. Take your next step and make it a life-changing one.
Help a mother take her next step
Your gift funds free workshops, 1:1 coaching and peer support for mothers across London.