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Welwitschia Welfare Centre

Also known as: Welwitschia Legal Advice Centre

The WWC provides advice, information, advocacy to African Portuguese Speaking refugees, asylum seekers and migrants. It services are provided in different subjects such as; immigration, housing, welfare benefits, community care, debt/money, education, employment and training, interpreting and translation services. It also carries out home visits.

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Activities & Mission

The WWC provides advice, information, advocacy to African Portuguese Speaking refugees, asylum seekers and migrants. It services are provided in different subjects such as; immigration, housing, welfare benefits, community care, debt/money, education, employment and training, interpreting and translation services. It also carries out home visits.

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.

Show all 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£75,211
Latest Expenditure
£59,888

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 79.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 79.6%
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£75,211
£59,8880 / 4
2024
£37,066
£59,1830 / 2
2023
£69,311
£56,7170 / 2
2022
£54,994
£53,5330 / 8
2021
£92,916
£81,7700 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Welwitschia Welfare Centre

What does Welwitschia Welfare Centre do?

The WWC provides advice, information, advocacy to African Portuguese Speaking refugees, asylum seekers and migrants. It services are provided in different subjects such as; immigration, housing, welfare benefits, community care, debt/money, education, employment and training, interpreting and translation services. It also carries out home visits.

How much income did Welwitschia Welfare Centre report in 2025?

Welwitschia Welfare Centre reported total income of £75k and reported expenditure of £60k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Welwitschia Welfare Centre registered as a charity?

Welwitschia Welfare Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 2009 as charity number 1131751. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Welwitschia Welfare Centre?

Welwitschia Welfare Centre is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Antonio Amaro da Silva. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Welwitschia Welfare Centre operate?

Welwitschia Welfare Centre operates across 8 areas, including Barking And Dagenham, Barnet, Enfield and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Welwitschia Welfare Centre a registered charity?

Yes — Welwitschia Welfare Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1131751.

Details

Address
IMPERIAL HOUSE
64 WILLOUGHBY LAND
LONDON
N17 0SP
Registration Date
22 September 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4047159
Charity Number
1131751

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Trustees

Antonio Amaro da Silva Chair
Adao Jones
Helder Baptista
RIBEIRO BAPTISTA

Also Known As

  • Welwitschia Legal Advice Centre

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