North Lanarkshire Muslim Women & Family Alliance
Empowering women. Strengthening families. Uniting communities.
For over thirty years NLMWA has stood with Muslim and ethnic minority women and their families across North Lanarkshire — with support, learning, wellbeing and a place to belong.
Who we are
A community-led charity, run by the women it serves
NLMWA is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation based in Airdrie. We advance education, improve health and wellbeing, relieve isolation and build community cohesion — in a way that is culturally sensitive, welcoming and led by our own members.
Get support when you need it
How we can help
Family support
Advocacy, befriending and practical help with the things that are hardest to face alone.
Family support
Learning & skills
English confidence, digital skills, employability and training that leads somewhere.
Learning & skills
Health & wellbeing
Wellbeing sessions, health awareness events and support for older women.
Health & wellbeing
Community & culture
Celebrations, open days and youth activities that bring the whole community together.
Community & cultureOur projects
What we are working on
Funded programmes, partnership projects and member-led initiatives — past, present and planned.
Digital inclusion & skills
Twelve women taken from never using a computer to publishing their own recipe book and short stories.
See the project
Youth empowerment
Young volunteers leading events, and a new group for girls aged 10 to 15.
See the project
The Bench Project
A community bench funded by our own members, installed after asking the people who use the space.
See the projectWhat’s on
Every week, and every month
| Day | Time | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 – 13:00 | Dementia Support & Memory Café — weekly support for ethnic minority women and families, with memories, games, activities, refreshments and wellbeing conversations |
| Tuesday | 19:00 – 21:00 | Learning & Befriending — social learning, advice, friendship support and services for mixed marriage, plus support for anyone wanting to learn about the teachings of Islam |
| Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday | 17:00 – 18:30 | Children’s Education — structured Arabic classes, Qur’anic teaching, good conduct, character and moral development |
| Saturday | 11:00 – 15:00 | Created with Purpose — Qur’an study and wellbeing, including fiqh, hadith, Islamic history, tafsir, healthy food and personal wellbeing |
| Sunday | 10:00 – 11:30 | Women’s Health & Wellbeing — gentle exercise, nature walks, arts and crafts, and activities that support health and wellbeing |
| Last Saturday of each month | Check the latest announcement | Information Session — awareness and workshops delivered with partner organisations, including WSREC, Macmillan Cancer Support, NHS Lanarkshire and Breast Cancer Now |
These are the current programme times. One-off changes and special events are announced on our social channels; please check before your first visit.
Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning
Saturday 26 September 2026, 11:00 – 13:00 at Airdrie Islamic Centre. Meet new people, enjoy refreshments and support one another.
Event details
Traces of Empire
Saturday 3 October 2026, 11:00 – 14:00 at Summerlee Museum, Coatbridge. Voices, memories and our shared history — everyone welcome.
Event details
Created with Purpose
Qur’an study and wellbeing every Saturday, 11:00 – 15:00 at Airdrie Islamic Centre.
See what’s onOur impact this year
How you can help
Three ways to stand with us
Volunteer
Marketing, fundraising, teaching, driving, cooking — every skill has a use here.
Volunteer with us
Funders and partners
North Lanarkshire Council · Age Scotland · the Scottish Government · North Lanarkshire Disability Forum · The Robertson Trust · Corra Foundation · WSREC · Historic Environment Scotland · NHS Lanarkshire Health Improvement Team · Police Scotland · Scottish Prison Service · Lanarkshire Community Food and Health Partnership · Lo Presti Institute of Research, Technology and Innovation.
Registered Scottish charity SC045588.
Come and see us
Airdrie & Coatbridge Islamic Centre, 41 Bell Street, Airdrie ML6 0BS. Call 07445 405350 or email info@nlmwa.co.uk. You do not need an appointment and you do not need to be a member to ask for help.
