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Muslim Women’s Council Celebrates A Decade of the Curry Circle
Together with our catering partner MyLahore Bradford, we have proudly provided over 100,000 hot meals since the project was established.
Muslim Women's Council Statement on Gaza
The attacks committed by Israel on Gaza have reached the level of genocide.
End the Injustice!
Our prayers are with the Palestinian people in their quest to achieve their inalienable rights and build a future of peace, justice, security, and dignity for all.
Muslim Women’s Council have organised a seminar on Monday 19th June, entitled “Gender & Homosexuality - Muslim Perspectives”
What are the common misconceptions? How should we engage and interact with this subject?
New Light Installations Featured in Van Gogh Alive Exhibition
Van Gogh Alive, the most visited immersive, multi-sensory experience in the world has been making its mark exclusively at Bradford’s Regency Hall since 13th October 2022.
Muslim Women’s Council Celebrates Nine Years of the Curry Circle at Christmas session
At our ninth anniversary Christmas session on Thursday 22nd December, our volunteers distributed the takeout meals and Christmas treats to over 160 service users, with donations from Asda Foundation and Booker Cash & Carry.
Renowned Bradford College Alumni Honoured at Graduation Ceremony

Two former Bradford College students received the highest title that the institution can bestow at the 2022 graduation ceremony at St George’s Hall, Bradford.

MWC hosts Sounds For The Soul event to celebrate Bradford’s City of Culture win
The Muslim Women’s Council hosted a grand interfaith evening on Friday 10th June, attended by over 150 guests.
MWC to host Sounds For The Soul event to celebrate Bradford’s City of Culture win
The Muslim Women’s Council is hosting a grand evening with Shabnam Khan on Friday 10th June 2022, from 6pm to 9pm.
Muslim Women’s Council selected as a 2022 Weston Charity Awards winner
Yorkshire charity Muslim Women’s Council is awarded a team of business experts and funding to tackle the cost of living crisis
International Day to Combat Islamophobia
It is heart-warming to see world leaders unite to highlight this issue and its dangers, and urge the international community to strengthen efforts to combat Islamophobia.
Muslim Women’s Council Celebrates Eight Years of the Curry Circle at Christmas session

Muslim Women’s Council has been delivering the Curry Circle, our weekly food initiative, since December 2013. The Curry Circle provides a hot two-course meal for people who are homeless or struggling to feed themselves. Together with our catering partner MyLahore Bradford, we have proudly provided over 56,000 hot meals since the project was established.

Due to the unprecedented effects of COVID-19, since March 2020 the sessions have been changed to a hot meal takeout service from the Manningham Library, from 4pm to 6pm on Thursdays. 

Muslim Women’s Council supports essential wellbeing service for the community

Hop on is a community organisation providing vital support in Bradford, working on improving physical and mental health through activities such as cycling, yoga and coaching tailored to each individual.

The organisation has been running since 2016 and has 3000 people registered with them. The majority of these women are from a South Asian background; a community in which cycling is the exception, rather than the norm. 

Muslim Women’s Council CEO recognised for community work

Local and international dignitaries were in attendance yesterday at Bradford City Hall, as Muslim Women’s Council Chief Executive Bana Gora received the 2021 Peacemaker Award following her nomination last year, from the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace (CSJP), from New Jersey (USA).

Bana has been awarded in recognition of her outstanding contribution to peace making and work for justice in light of the CSJP founder Margaret Anna Cusack’s life and work, and the continuing work of the CSJP.

Muslim Women’s Council CEO receives Peacemaker Award from America

Muslim Women’s Council Chief Executive Bana Gora has been chosen to receive the 2021 Peacemaker Award following her nomination last year, from the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace (CSJP), from New Jersey (USA).

Bana has been awarded in recognition of her outstanding contribution to peace making and work for justice in light of the CSJP founder Margaret Anna Cusack’s life and work, and the continuing work of the CSJP.

Muslim Women's Council congratulates Selina Ullah on becoming the first female Muslim Chair of an NHS Trust
Our board member and former Chair, Selina Ullah, has been appointed Trust Chair of Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
The 99 Names of Allah/God - New Light Installations To Feature Around Bradford
Al Asma Al Husna is a series of new Light installations by Muslim Women’s Council in partnership with The Leap
Ramadan Kareem from Muslim Women's Council!
We wish you and your loved ones a blessed and peaceful Ramadan. 
Muslim Women’s Council launches its first national report on the impact of COVID-19
Presenting our study on the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on Muslim women in the UK, on different issues.
Muslim Women’s Council Think Tank Programme launches its first research findings

Muslim Women’s Council established the Think Tank programme in 2019, aimed at enabling Muslim women to represent their lived experiences and needs.