Welcome to Fatima Women’s Association CIO
Fatima Women’s Association (FWA) is a community‑led organisation supporting women, young people and children people across Oldham.
Our mission is simple: To empower individuals to learn, grow, and live healthier, happier lives.
We provide education, training, health and wellbeing support, and opportunities for personal development so that everyone who comes through our doors feels welcomed, valued, and able to shape their own future.
We serve Oldham’s diverse communities, including Global Majority (BAME) families, Eastern European communities, refugees, asylum seekers, and newly‑arrived migrants.
Education and Training
We help women build confidence, develop new skills, and access opportunities through:
- English language and digital skills classes
- Accredited training and personal development courses
- Support to progress into education, volunteering, or employment
- Our programmes are designed to be accessible, community‑focused, and relevant to real‑life needs.
Health and Wellbeing
FWA offers a safe, supportive space where women can focus on their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
We provide:
- Activities to reduce isolation and improve mental health
Health and fitness sessions - Support for women experiencing domestic abuse or trauma
- Social groups that build friendships and resilience
- We believe every woman deserves to feel safe, strong, and supported.
Children and Young People
We create positive, enriching experiences that help young people reach their potential.
Our youth programmes include:
- Creative, educational, and recreational activities
- Confidence‑building and leadership opportunities
- Projects supporting health, emotional wellbeing, and social development
We want children and young people to feel confident, capable, and connected to their community.
FWA is committed to:
- Promoting equality, inclusion, and community cohesion
- Responding to the needs of Oldham’s changing and diverse population
- Offering safe, welcoming spaces where families can access support without judgement
- Working with partners to strengthen local communities
Our Mission (Purpose)
To empower disadvantaged women, young people and children in Oldham in order to improve their quality of life.
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To provide and assist in the provision of education, training and recreational activities for women, young people and children in the Borough of Oldham.
Our Vision
Our vision is for active and sustainable communities in which everyone is valued and can play their full part within a bigger diverse community. To create better life opportunities to achieve their potential and a place where everyone is proud to belong.
FWA works in partnership with a number of organisations to deliver the very best to our community. These active partnerships are with:
- Action Together
- Oldham Lifelong Learning
- Department of Works and Pensions
- Oldham Libraries
- Oldham Job Centre
- Primary Care Network
- Peshkar
- BAME Connect
- Local colleges
- Into Films
- Positive Steps Oldham Social prescribing team
- Cartwheel Arts
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