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Birwa Kurdish Community

Also known as: Giving for the Living, Help the Kurds

BKC organizes community activities: religious services and gatherings via volunteer support; supervised youth programs and educational circles following the strict "Rule of Two" safeguarding policy; heritage classes and development workshops for all ages; and community fundraising and support.

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Activities & Mission

BKC organizes community activities: religious services and gatherings via volunteer support; supervised youth programs and educational circles following the strict "Rule of Two" safeguarding policy; heritage classes and development workshops for all ages; and community fundraising and support.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£387,668
Latest Expenditure
£30,294

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 7.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 7.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£387,668
£30,2940 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Birwa Kurdish Community

What does Birwa Kurdish Community do?

BKC organizes community activities: religious services and gatherings via volunteer support; supervised youth programs and educational circles following the strict "Rule of Two" safeguarding policy; heritage classes and development workshops for all ages; and community fundraising and support.

How much income did Birwa Kurdish Community report in 2025?

Birwa Kurdish Community reported total income of £388k and reported expenditure of £30k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Birwa Kurdish Community registered as a charity?

Birwa Kurdish Community was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 January 1994 as charity number 1031639. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs Birwa Kurdish Community?

Birwa Kurdish Community is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kamaran Shiwani. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Birwa Kurdish Community operate?

Birwa Kurdish Community operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Birwa Kurdish Community a registered charity?

Yes — Birwa Kurdish Community is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1031639.

Details

Address
Birwa Kurdish Community Centre
656 London Road
HOUNSLOW
TW3 1PG
Registration Date
18 January 1994
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1031639
Charity Number
1031639

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Trustees

Kamaran Shiwani Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Abdulsamad Amin
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Abdulrahman Salih
Emad Ahmad Mohammad
farhad abdelkarim
Nawzad Sidik Salih
Also governs 2 other charities
Sarteep Kader
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Giving for the Living
  • Help the Kurds
  • Help the Kurds

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