THE ANNUAL REPORT OF MANNAR WELFARE ASSOCIATION
26-09-2025
24 Wilton Road
Cockfosters
BARNET Hertfordshire EN4 9DX
OUR MISSION
“TOWARDS BETTER TOMORROW”
Introduction
Mannar Welfare Association UK is a non-profit Organisation and was formed with the intentions of working towards the educational development of under privileged students and youths in the Mannar District.
Mannar Welfare Association UK functions on the motto of “Towards A Better Tomorrow” and to achieve the same, it has promoted the idea of think locally and act globally. This association is committed to formulating new policies for a better livelihood for the suffering brethren and chalk out strategies to alleviate illiteracy, poverty and inequality.
Activities / Projects / Plans in 2024 -2025
1. Membership Growth and Participation
Our association currently has 57 registered members. We welcomed three new members this year and actively encouraged participation from the wider Mannar community.
2. Meetings and Events
We successfully conducted five executive committee meetings and one AGM meeting during this period. Major events organised:
Mannar Night 2024 at Crestal Grad – 7th December
Mannar Sports Festival 2025 – Celebrated with active community participation
3. Community Support and Welfare Activities
MATERNITY WARD PROJECT: The refurbishment of the maternity ward at Mannar General Hospital is an initiative from our previous committee. Our current committee has completed the remaining work and handed the project back to the public. We are providing additional funding of £17,000. Total amount spent: £97000.00.
PERIYAPANDIVIRICHAN HOSPITAL PROJECT : Completed
EMERGENCY FLOOD RELIEF : We provided emergency relief last year in 2024.
DIFFERENTLY ABLED PEOPLE PROJECTS : The Spinal Cord Victims project was completed last year in 2024. We supported nearly 15 members in setting up their businesses. The differently abled people projects in Mannar District (DS) and Manthai West DS were completed in 2025, and the Manthai West DS project is ongoing. I am delighted to report that, with the generous support of our donors, we have completed most of the work. The funds available for the remaining work should be sufficient to complete everything by the end of the next financial year, 2026.
4. Financial Highlights
Treasurer’s detailed report will follow, but I would like to note that all events and donations were transparently managed with proper records.
We thank our generous donors and sponsors for their continued support.
5. Communication and Outreach
Improved communication with members through WhatsApp groups, Facebook and social media. Our official website is MWAUK.
6. Acknowledgments
We extend my heartfelt thanks to:
Our President, Mr James Pathinathan, our Treasurer, Mr Hilman Devasagayam and the Executive Committee for their leadership and guidance.
All members and volunteers for their dedication and teamwork.
Our donors, sponsors, and well-wishers for their invaluable support.
We would like to take a moment to express our gratitude to our past committee members who have served over the last year. On behalf of our committee, we extend our best wishes to Mr. David Thayaparan, Mr. Eesan Rasendram, Mr. Emmanuel De Montfort, and Mr. Arulendran Masilamany. Thank you for your hard work and support.
7. Future Plans
Plan to initiate our new committee for 2025/2026 will be discussed in our first committee meeting and we will publish this future plans later this year.
Strengthen partnerships with other welfare associations and NGOs.
Increase member engagement through regular cultural and welfare programs.
Seeking new fundraising opportunities, networking with other NGOs, and obtaining their experience. Set up the fundraising sup-committee, finding necessary fundraising ideas. Conclusion
Let us continue to work with unity, transparency, and a shared vision for the upliftment of the Mannar community. Together, we can make a meaningful difference.
I also like to thank all who supported me, here in the UK and in Mannar, to carry out my duties toward MWAUK and helped me to be part of a team who has enhanced the lives of our brothers and sisters in the district Mannar in this past year.
Trustees
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Secretary Chairperson Treasurer
Mr. Sabesh Paramanayagam Mr. James Pathinathan Mr. Hilman Devasagayam
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