The Gambia Welfare Society
The Gambia Welfare Society Leeds
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1182433
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- March 13, 2019
- Legal form
- CIO
Address
- Address
- Oak House
Balm Walk
Leeds
LS11 9PG
Contact
- Phone
- 07895965456
- [email protected]
Activities
Through (a) advocacy, information and advice; (b) Recreational facilities and events involving the local community; (c) Education and training in English language and support with literacy and numeracy: We will promote social inclusion for the public benefit among migrants who are socially excluded on grounds of their ethnic origin, religion, believe or creed or their socio-economic position
Objects: The Objects Of The Gambia Welfare Society Are Through (A) Advocacy, Information And Advice; (B) Recreational Facilities And Events Involving The Local Community; (C) Education And Training In English Language And Support With Literacy And Numeracy: We Will Promote Social Inclusion For The Public Benefit Among Migrants Who Are Socially Excluded On Grounds Of Their Ethnic Origin, Religion, Believe Or Creed Or Their Social And Economic Position To Relieve The Needs Of Such People And Assist Them To Integrate Into Society, In Particular But Not Exclusively. To Help Young People Especially But Not Exclusively Through Educational, Recreational And Sporting Activities To Develop Their Capabilities That They May Grow To Full Maturity As Individuals And Members Of Society Of Those Living In Leeds. To Advance Religion By Raising Awareness And Understanding Of Muslim Faith Through Religious Devotional Acts And Outreach Work. We Will Also Provide Our Centre As A Praying Ground For The Benefit Of The Local Community Where Communal Prayers Will Be Held During The Muslim Feast Of Eid And Fridays. The Society Will Support The Community In Areas Of Funeral Arrangements Especially Of Those Less Privileged Members Of The Community Of Leeds.
Classification
- How
- Provides Other Finance, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- What
- Education/training, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Religious Activities, Amateur Sport, Economic/community Development/employment, Recreation, Other Charitable Purposes
- Who
- Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, The General Public/mankind
Areas of operation
- Local Authority
- Leeds City
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 31, 2025 | £84,042 | £50,441 |
| Jan. 31, 2024 | £59,786 | £32,253 |
| Jan. 31, 2023 | £31,076 | £22,116 |
| Jan. 31, 2022 | £20,916 | £19,446 |
| Jan. 31, 2021 | £35,514 | £19,301 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Yankuba Sawo (Chair) | Feb. 25, 2023 |
| Amadou Touray | July 22, 2018 |
| Foday Sanneh | July 22, 2018 |
| Seedy Sanneh | July 22, 2018 |
| Yankuba Balajo | July 22, 2018 |
Nearby
- Leeds Music Trust 0.1 mi
- The Swan Song Project 0.1 mi
- Jamyang Buddhist Centre Leeds 0.1 mi
- Leeds People's Theatre 0.1 mi
- Joanna Leeds 0.1 mi