Business that helps mums back into work scoops community award

A small business has scooped a prestigious community award for its back-to-work coaching programme.

Successful Mum’s, based in South Street, Bromley, was awarded Community Grants Provider of the Year 2023 at the London Learning Consortium Awards Celebration event on Monday.

Delivering training to support parents back to work or start a business, Successful Mum’s programme is designed specifically for parents who have lost their confidence and are looking for flexible family-friendly roles.

With a series of tailored one-to-one sessions and career advice by skilled coaches, each parent is supported to achieve their own personal goals.

Jane Knight, 50, mum of two and founder of Successful Mums said: “I am so delighted that we have been recognised by London Learning Consortium in this way for such a core part of our delivery programme.

“The funding we receive makes a real and transformative impact to people’s lives and enables us to turn someone’s dream into reality.

“Many of the learners come from low-income backgrounds or are struggling financially, mentally, and physically.

“Through this programme, my goal is to help these parents take stock of all their amazing accomplishments and realise the transferable skills that they have learnt both mums and in previous careers.”

The judging panel from London Learning Consortium (LLC) commended Successful Mums on the delivery of an outstanding service to learners, and a consistently high quality programme.

Zaia Merabet, London Learning Consortium said: “Not only was it a delight to work with Successful Mums, and see the dedication, innovation, and impact they made, but behind the scenes the compliance and quality was second to none.

“The programme has made a huge difference to the community and exceeded expected job outcomes, enabling mothers to achieve success in both their personal and professional lives.”

According to a recent report, every year at least 120,000 mums leave full-time work, while 25,080 mums leave the workforce altogether, yet 98 per cent of mothers want to work.

Jane continues: “We don’t believe parents should feel there is no choice but to stay at home, nor that they should be penalised because of having a baby.

“Having a child should signify the start of a new chapter not the end of a career.”

Visit www.successfulmums.co.uk to find out more.

Pictured top: From left, Jane Knight, founder of Successful Mums Career Academy and Georgina Crispin, lead career coach of the Academy (Picture: Successful Mums Career Academy)