Current Programs
Women 4 Women
Our Women 4 Women program (W4W) is an inter-generational skills sharing program for women aged 18-30 and 50+. Run over 6-weeks, volunteers provide 1-2-1 support and tuition with participants that helps to build their skills, confidence and friendships, on topics such as using mobile devices, online shopping, using social media, traditional crafts such as knitting, embroidery, dress design, etc.
For further information on how to register for this program please contact:
07553 767044
“As a volunteer, I learned a lot about myself, that I am capable of teaching others, and about how passionate I am about my craftwork”.
“I have really enjoyed learning sewing in the W4W program. My mentor (Umbreen) has been very patient and a wonderful teacher. I love how I feel at home here, there is no animosity, everyone chatters away. Thank you.”
“I loved taking part in this program, I loved meeting the women in the group and making new friends. My favourite thing about the program was going home with new recipes to try and show my family as well.”
Home Comforts Cooking
Home Comforts is a 5-week cooking program for women from refugee & asylum-seeker communities to come together to teach & share traditional recipes from their home countries.
The program provides the opportunity for women to gain a recgonised REHIS certificate whilst learning more about one another’s cultures, building friendships & integrating in the community.
For further information contact:
07763 894258
“I enjoyed sharing my own recipes with different people from different cultures as well as getting to know about them too. Great opportunity to meet people. Loved working in the kitchen especially with lots of help & talk”.
SHE: Supporting Her
Empowerment
This 12-week program focuses on using creativity such as arts & crafts, poetry, cooking etc. to support & empower young women & girls aged 12-18 to become more confident & resilient.
The program provides tools & techniques that help participants deal with issues such as social media pressures, mental health, self-esteem etc. Further help & support is provided through our collaborative & partnership working with other organisations such as…
For more info contact Kim:
kimflower@gilded-lily.or.uk
07792 915343
“I enjoyed the loop session. It was a bit out of my comfort zone but after warming up I had a good laugh and learned I am more confident than I think”.
“The program has helped us build a relationship with the girls, Jorja (participant) really got to know herself in SHE”.
“Absolutely loved everything – quotes, personal development, problem tree solving. Loved the visit to group in Edinburgh. Enjoyed drama and journaling.”
PVCL:
Confidence Buidling
This 3-year funded project supports women in Govan and surrounding areas of Glasgow to become more confident and creative, raising positive mental wellbeing, encouraging integration and actively taking part in community activities. We do this through a series of drop-in sessions and 6-week blocks of confidence and positivity programs, as well as volunteering opportunities, where women can learn new skills, meet people and share creative and cultural skills and traditions with one another.
For further information contact:
kamaljitkaur@gilded-lily.org.uk
07763 894241
“This program really helped to improve my understanding of confidence and confidence skills. It also helped me realise that I’m not alone and I feel encouraged to try other things to change my life for the better.”
Crafty Chats
Crafty Chats is a weekly program for women in our community with the aim of tackling social isolation and loneliness. Sessions run on Wednesdays 6pm-8pm for anyone who would like to come along to do a craft activity, meet other women, have a friendly chat & a cuppa!
Activities have included card making, felt Christmas stockings, making essential oils, painting, collages, etc and includes some themed discussions to encourage integration, building confidence, self-help, positive mental wellbeing, etc. snacks & hot and cold drinks are also provided.
For more info contact:
craftychats@gilded-lily.or.uk
0141 440 1109
“Crafty Chats has helped me get out of the house and meet new people… I love it so much, the activities are so fun.”
“Crafty Chats is a really good program, it’s helped me a lot with getting out the house, meeting new people and it’s nice doing something fun for a couple hours.”
Her Future Enterprises
‘Her Future Enterprises’ is a 12-week program for women, funded by Glasgow City Council’s ‘Social Innovation Challenge Fund’.
– Have you always wanted to start your own business but don’t know where to start?
– Do you have a business/ social enterprise idea that you need support with?
– Are you ready to launch your business or social enterprise?
If you answered yes to any of the above, then this is the program for you! Whether you simply have an idea or are ready to launch a project this 12-week program will help to develop skills & knowledge as well as support grassroots business in a culturally safe and supportive space, inspiring & empowering women to succeed in business and building a community of confident, connected entrepreneurs.
We are particularly keen to support women from marginalised and global majority communities in this program.
“Sessions were well planned and took us through how to apply for funding step by step. I now feel more confident about starting the process of applying for funding and deciding between setting up as a charity or social enterprise.”
For more info on this program please contact HFE Development Officer – Fatou Taal:
07778 346142
Family Activities Program
Gilded Lily’s new ‘Family Activities Program’ provides an opportunity for parents (gaurdians, grandparents, etc.) and children to take part in creative, educational & fun activities along side one another. These weekly sessions allow families to spend time together and connect with each other as well as other families in the community.
Our Family Activity sessions run every Saturday 12pm-2pm at Gilded Lily with our newest member of staff Claire Leonard! The sessions are completely FREE & ALL women + children are welcome to join.
Spaces are limited, if you would like to join any of these sessions please contact Claire via email: claire.l@gilded-lily.org.uk or tel: +44 7553 767044
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