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.
What you'll walk away with
Our four focus areas
Confidence and Identity
- Reconnect with yourself and explore who you are becoming.
- Recognise your strengths, values and unique qualities.
- Build self-belief, confidence and resilience.
- Identify and overcome barriers that may be holding you back.
- Take purposeful steps towards the life you want.
Work, Education/Training and Business
- Explore your skills, interests and career aspirations.
- Build confidence around returning to work or exploring something new.
- Get practical support with CVs, LinkedIn, education/training and business planning.
- Access expert-led learning and resources through our members’ area.
- Turn your ideas and aspirations into achievable next steps.
- Create your own 90-day action plan.
Money Management
- Build confidence in managing your money.
- Develop practical budgeting and everyday financial skills.
- Understand your household finances and make informed choices.
- Explore ways to create greater financial stability for yourself and your family.
An Ongoing Community of Mothers
- Connect with mothers who understand the challenges you may be facing.
- Share experiences, ideas and encouragement in a safe and non-judgemental space.
- Build connections that continue beyond the 10-week programme.
- Stay in touch through our WhatsApp group.
- Celebrate at the end-of-programme social, where you receive your certificate.
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
Results from our 2025 programme.
How the programme works
Five 2-hour online workshops held fortnightly over 10 weeks. You join from home around childcare that works for you.
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
Build systems and routines that work 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.
Introduction session
An introduction session in January before the programme to meet Shabina and the other mothers.
1:1 coaching
Up to four 1:1 sessions with a life coach, where you work through your barriers and turn what you learn into next steps.
Support around you
We point you to specialist employment, education/training, business, wellbeing and family support.
Our Theory of Change
How we break the cycle
We build confidence, access to opportunity, economic stability and connection. That helps mothers break the cycle of unemployment, isolation and financial hardship.
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 mothers take their next step
Your gift funds free workshops and support for mothers across London.