A Safe Space for Lone Parents of Minority Ethnic Heritage
Tailored support, community connection, and practical help for lone parents from minority ethnic backgrounds.
our mission
Empowering Lone Parents
Shine Your Light Community is a Scotland-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting lone parents from minority ethnic backgrounds and their children through holistic, practical support. Our programs span education, wellbeing, empowerment, and crisis response—designed to help families not only survive, but thrive.
We believe in dignity, inclusion, and the power of community to break cycles of poverty.
What We Do
Support
Free, tailored support for lone parents across Scotland.
EMPOWER
Workshops, sports, and mental health programs.
CONNECT
We build strong, inclusive community ties.
Relief
Practical support to ease financial pressure on single-parent households.
Ignite
Empowering youths through mentorship, creativity, and life skills.
Our Partners
We’re grateful to the organizations that support our mission.
Our Impact
Every day, Shine Your Light Community helps lone parents take steps toward stability, growth, and wellbeing. Through your support, we’ve been able to uplift hundreds of families with compassion and care.
EVENTS Highlights
Making a Difference, One Step at a Time
Self-Care Therapy Workshop
Govanhill Church, 170 Queen’s Dr, Glasgow G42 8QZ, UK.
Yoga & Massage Session
Govanhill Church, 170 Queen’s Dr, Glasgow G42 8QZ, UK.
Weekly Food Support
Glasgow Scotland
Govanhill Church, 170 Queen’s Dr, Glasgow G42 8QZ, UK.
3rd
MAY
Self-Care Therapy Workshop
- 1:00 pm - 3:00pm
- Glasgow, Scotland
A nurturing group therapy session focused on self-care, emotional healing, and mental wellbeing—led by a licensed counsellor.
8th
FEB
Mental Health Awareness Workshop
- 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
- Glasgow, Scotland
An empowering workshop focused on mental health, resilience, and raising awareness around sexual assault, exploitation, and trafficking—featuring expert-led sessions and supportive community dialogue.
Get Involved
Ready to Make a Difference
Every step you take brings hope to a parent, a child, a community.
Become A Volunteer
Lend your time and skills to empower families and strengthen our community.
Make a Donation
Your gift helps us provide vital services to lone parents and their children.
Partner With Us
Collaborate with us to create lasting impact through shared values and action.