# North Lanarkshire Muslim Women &amp; Family Alliance

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC045588
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** May 1, 2015
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC045588


## Contact

- **Address:** 26, Burnside Walk, Coatbridge
- **Postcode:** ML5 1HX
- **Website:** www.nlmwa.co.uk



## Activities

**Activities:** &#x27;It carries out activities or services itself&#x27;

**Purposes:** &#x27;the advancement of education&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of citizenship or community development&#x27;,&#x27;the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science&#x27;,&#x27;the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended&#x27;,&#x27;the promotion of religious or racial harmony&#x27;

**What the charity does:** NLMWA is set up to support the wellbeing, empowerment, and inclusion of women and families in our community. We provide safe, culturally sensitive spaces where women can access advice, learning opportunities, and social connection. Our work includes wellbeing programmes, confidence-building activities, skills development workshops, digital inclusion sessions, youth activities, and community events that reduce isolation and promote active participation. We also work in partnership with local organisations to ensure minority communities have equal access to services and opportunities.

**Objectives:** The advancement of education, including health education, through the organisation of classes, training, presentations and awareness raising. The advancement of citizenship by encouraging Muslim women to have a better understanding of Scottish law, processes and culture in order that they can participate fully in the civic life of their community. The provision of recreational facilities and the organisation of recreational activities that will improve the conditions of life of Muslim Women and their families.   The advancement of arts, heritage and culture and the promotion of religious and racial harmony through the organisation of religious and cultural festivals and multi-faith events that promote religious tolerance and understanding. The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage through the provision of advice, advocacy, befriending, counselling and support services.





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** North Lanarkshire
- **Geographical spread:** Wider, but within one local authority area






