Monday 28th February 2011 saw the launch of a site that has been transformed from dereliction, into a high quality social enterprise centre, called One Wellwynd. The facility’s aim is to produce outputs that will change people’s lives on the ground, not only in Airdrie, but in Lanarkshire for decades to come.

The development of One Wellwynd began in 2008, with a £4million funding package comprising financing from North Lanarkshire Council, Scottish Government, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Clyde Valley Housing Association.

Even in these early days the One Wellwynd Social Enterprise Centre is proving to be a very successful joint venture. At near full capacity we have a number of social enterprise organisations who have taken up space, including South Coatbridge Credit Union, Airdrie Citizens Advice Bureau Law Centre and Court Service, Mobile Play in Action, Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire, Monkland Women’s Aid, Routes to Work and Cornerstone.

To have all these organisations working together in one local ‘hub’ will be of real benefit to both the local community and to the organisations themselves who access each other’s services regularly.

The project has been delivered as a result of a strong and constructive working partnership between with North Lanarkshire Council’s and Clyde Valley Housing Association, as well as the design team involved in the project, including GCA Architects and Contractors, CCG.

Not only does One Wellwynd provide much needed office and meeting space within the heart of Airdrie, the venture has also regenerated a derelict Town Centre asset, boosted local employment prospects and seen a reinvigoration of essential local services.