ProspHER Spark is a 12 week programme to equip women at disruptive life stages (divorce, separation, single parenting, bereavement, redundancy) with financial skills, confidence, and support to regain control of their money, reduce stress, and gain independence.
These are moments when many women suddenly must manage money alone, leaving them vulnerable to poverty, debt, stress, ill health and isolation:
- Financial abuse/control leaves many women ill-equipped to manage after separation and financial abuse disproportionately affects women (Norfolk Safeguarding Adults Board).
- 23% of children live in single parent households, with 9/10 of these headed by women (Women’s Budget Group 2025).
- Single mothers are at increased risk of poverty, disproportionately impacted by low income and limited support.
- Low confidence in money-management is also linked to poor wellbeing and reduced ability to re-enter work.
- Women in the UK face an 6.4% employment gap compared to men (Office for National Statistics).
Delivered in 12 weekly two-hour sessions, this programme combines:
- In-person expert-led financial skills workshops (budgeting, debt-management, benefits, pensions, financial rights), filmed for online access.
- Group mentoring and peer support to share experiences, build confidence and reduce isolation.
This project is shaped by women for women, and responds directly to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and cost-of-living crisis, resulting in the urgent need for safe and accessible financial education.
Contact us to join our next programme.