Unison Welfare
Also known as: Unison Welfare - the Heart of the Union, Unison Welfare-the Heart of the Union
UNISON Welfare is the registered charity serving members of UNISON. We provide support to members and their dependants at times of financial hardship or personal difficulty such as redundancy, bereavement, illness or relationship breakdown. We also help members caring for a relative or those with special needs.
Activities & Mission
UNISON Welfare is the registered charity serving members of UNISON. We provide support to members and their dependants at times of financial hardship or personal difficulty such as redundancy, bereavement, illness or relationship breakdown. We also help members caring for a relative or those with special needs.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 84% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?
Higher than 41% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 35% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,779,278 | £1,996,181 | £1,901,194 | £9,499,638 | £9,344,629 | 12 / 700 |
| 2023 | £1,635,701 | £1,809,344 | £1,718,248 | £9,152,452 | £8,868,949 | 11 / 700 |
| 2022 | £2,146,802 | £1,915,165 | £1,823,086 | £9,011,366 | £7,948,111 | 9 / 800 |
| 2021 | £2,257,431 | £2,030,392 | £1,935,870 | £9,939,705 | £9,939,705 | 11 / 800 |
| 2020 | £2,114,807 | £1,759,905 | £1,668,611 | £8,684,429 | £8,380,537 | 10 / 800 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Unison Welfare
What does Unison Welfare do?
UNISON Welfare is the registered charity serving members of UNISON. We provide support to members and their dependants at times of financial hardship or personal difficulty such as redundancy, bereavement, illness or relationship breakdown. We also help members caring for a relative or those with special needs.
How much income did Unison Welfare report in 2024?
Unison Welfare reported total income of £1.78m and reported expenditure of £2.00m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Unison Welfare?
Unison Welfare has a program ratio of 106.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 84% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Unison Welfare registered as a charity?
Unison Welfare was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 July 1993 as charity number 1023552. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Unison Welfare?
Unison Welfare is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Tony Wright. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Unison Welfare operate?
Unison Welfare operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Unison Welfare a registered charity?
Yes — Unison Welfare is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1023552.
Details
130 EUSTON ROAD
LONDON
NW1 2AY
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Also Known As
- Unison Welfare - the Heart of the Union
- Unison Welfare-the Heart of the Union
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated