Maa Shanti

Who we are

Maa Shanti is a London-based specialist charity supporting South Asian single mothers and their children who are surviving or recovering from domestic abuse. We provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed services to help women overcome isolation, rebuild independence, and achieve long-term wellbeing.

Our services include:

• One-to-one casework and advocacy
• Emotional and practical support
• Community outreach and engagement
• Group activities, workshops, and peer support
• Educational and skills building workshops
• Support with housing, immigration, mental health, and financial wellbeing

We work closely with local organisations, statutory services, and grassroots networks to ensure that South Asian single mothers are heard, respected, and supported in a safe and empowering environment.

Our culture and values

At Maa Shanti, we are woman-led, values-driven, and deeply rooted in the communities we serve. Our work is grounded in respect, empathy, and resilience, both in our services and in our team culture.

We value:

• Cultural understanding and meeting women where they are
• Trauma-informed practice that centres healing and empowerment
• Collaboration with grassroots and statutory partners
• Reflection and learning to continually improve our impact
• Integrity in safeguarding, advocacy, and client relationships

We are a Real Living Wage employer and committed to supporting staff wellbeing and career development. We actively encourage internal progression, providing opportunities for training, leadership, and new responsibilities as part of a supportive and reflective work environment.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

We are proud to be a women-only organisation, working to empower women and challenge gender-based violence. In accordance with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1), all roles at Maa Shanti are open to women only.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from women of all backgrounds, and particularly encourage applications from South Asian, migrant, Black, and minoritised communities, as well as from those with lived experience of the challenges our service users face.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and our recruitment, service delivery, and workplace policies are designed to be inclusive and accessible. We offer flexible working, make reasonable adjustments wherever needed, and provide ongoing safeguarding, EDI, and cultural competency training to all staff.