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West London Somali Association (welsa)

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1031592
Status
Registered
Registered
Jan. 21, 1994
Legal form
Other
Area of benefit
Not Defined. In Practice Hounslow

Address

Address
98 HANWORTH ROAD
HOUNSLOW
TW3 1UF

Contact

Phone
02085703216
Email
[email protected]

Activities

WELSA is a voluntary organisation that helps vulnerable and disadvantaged Somali people. We give them advice and we also translate for them hen required. I also help them when they are job hunting. Although the younger generations have learnt and mastered the English language, unfortunately many elders and parents still truffle with day to day activities due to the language barrier.

Objects: To Relieve The Poverty Of Somali Refugees Resident In The London Borough Of Hounslow; To Advance The Education Of The Public, Particularly In Somali Language And Culture And By The Provision Of English Language Classes; To Work Towards The Elimination Of Discrimination Against Somalis And To Promote Equality Of Opportunity And Good Relations Between Somalis And Other Ethnic Group; To Provide Facilities For Recreation Or Other Leisure-Time Occupation, In The Interest Of Social Welfare, For Persons Who Have Need Of Such Facilities By Reason Of Their Youth.

Classification

How
Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Education/training, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
Who
Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin

Areas of operation

Local Authority
Hounslow

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
March 31, 2025 — —
March 31, 2024 — —
March 31, 2023 — —
March 31, 2022 — —
March 31, 2021 — —
March 31, 2009 £7,500 £7,421

Trustees

Name Appointed
Abdo Mohamed Ali March 4, 2013