West London Welcome
West London Welcome is a free drop-in centre for refugees, asylum seekers & migrants catering primarily but not exclusively to individuals & communities in Hammersmith & Fulham. WLW provides a warm space for people to come in out of the cold, have a cup of tea and socialise, hot lunch, learn English, share ideas and get advice.
Activities & Mission
West London Welcome is a free drop-in centre for refugees, asylum seekers & migrants catering primarily but not exclusively to individuals & communities in Hammersmith & Fulham. WLW provides a warm space for people to come in out of the cold, have a cup of tea and socialise, hot lunch, learn English, share ideas and get advice.
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 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £556,070 | £471,767 | £445,911 | £406,270 | £360,201 | 8 / 92 |
| 2024 | £359,836 | £401,755 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2023 | £430,783 | £336,355 | 0 / 80 | |||
| 2022 | £395,963 | £224,319 | 0 / 90 | |||
| 2021 | £195,508 | £134,325 | 0 / 60 |
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Frequently asked questions about West London Welcome
What does West London Welcome do?
West London Welcome is a free drop-in centre for refugees, asylum seekers & migrants catering primarily but not exclusively to individuals & communities in Hammersmith & Fulham. WLW provides a warm space for people to come in out of the cold, have a cup of tea and socialise, hot lunch, learn English, share ideas and get advice.
How much income did West London Welcome report in 2025?
West London Welcome reported total income of £556k and reported expenditure of £472k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is West London Welcome?
West London Welcome has a program ratio of 80.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was West London Welcome registered as a charity?
West London Welcome was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 May 2019 as charity number 1183261. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs West London Welcome?
West London Welcome is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Joanna Sarah Farquharson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does West London Welcome operate?
West London Welcome operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is West London Welcome a registered charity?
Yes — West London Welcome is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1183261.
Details
109-111 Fulham Palace Road
LONDON
W6 8JA
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