GERMAN WELFARE COUNCIL
{Deutseher SozialAusschusslDeutsche Sozialberatungsstelle)
Unaudited Financial Statements
for the year ended
31 December 2025
CIwity No: 288538

GER￿ WELFARE COUNCIL
(Deutscher Sozi&lAu5sehussIDeutsche Sozlalberathngsstelle)
Statement of accounts for the year ended 31 DecembeT 2025
Contents
Page
Trustees and officers
Trustees, report
Independcnt examiner's report
Gern]an Welfare Council - Ststement of flnancial activities for the year ended 31
DecembeT 2025
Genllan Welfare Cowi¢il - Balance sheet as at 31 Decemb¢r 2025
Accounting policie5
9-11
Notes to the accounts

CERW WELFARE COUNCIL
IDeutseher SoztalausschusslDeutsche SoziJlberatungs$telle)
Trustees and Officers
TRUSTEES
U Bauer
A Haase (resigned 3 March 2026)
A Palmer
B Friedrich (appointcd 12 June 2025)
V Gronewold
J Rhys
A Blum (resigned 24 November 2025)
CIIAIRMAN
U Bau¢r
HONORARY TREASURER
J Rhys
HONORARY SECRETARY
V Gronewold
OFFICE MANAGER
Doreen Scording
CHAIUTY REGISTRATION NUMBER
288538 (EngI￿d and Wales)
PRINCIPAL OFFICE
35 Craven TetTac¢
London W2 3EL
BANKERS
HSBC Bank plc
31 Euston Road
Lolldon NWI 2ST
Metrobank
One Southampton Row
London
WCIB SHA
INDEPENDENT ACCOUN'fANTS
TC Group
6 Floor King's House
9-10 Haymarket
London SWIY 4BP

GER￿ WELFARE COUNCIL
(Deutscher SozialaussehusslDeutsehe SoziglberatUDgsstelle)
Tn￿tees, Report
The Trustees submit their report for the year ellded 31 December 2025.
OBJECTIVES OF THE CHAIUTY
The objectives of the clmrity are:
(A) To reli¢ve povety amollgst persons predominantly of Gern￿n origin who are in necessitous
circumstances by the provisions of financial assistance to such persons and by such other
rneans as shall further the said object.
(B) To relieve the aged, particulaTEy through the provision of recreationat facilities for elderly
persons predominanLly of Gennan origin who have need thereof by rcason of their age or
economic circumstallccs with the object of itnproving their conditions of life.
CONSTITUTION
The Trust was created by deed on 23 January 1984 and is an unincoryorated charity (Registered
ChaTityNo. 288538).
The address of its principal office is:
35 Craven Terrace
London W2 3EL
TRUSTEES AND OTHER RELEVANT PERSONS
The names of the Trustees and other relevant persons who have held office during the year are
listed on page l. Tn￿tee8 arc appointed by the members at the Annual General Meeting or co-
opted by the Lxe¢utive Committee for approval by the members at the Annual Gen¢Tai Meeting.
TnL5tees have a temi of offLCC of tknree years and re-election 1$ p¢miissible.
REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES
The result for the year 15 shown on pag¢ 5 and the position at the end of the year ts shown on page

GERMAN WELFARE COUNCIL
(Deutscber SozialausschusslDeutsche Sozialberatungsstelle)
T￿￿tees. Report (continued)
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
]n the past years the German Welfate Council has been able to consolidate its finances to unrestricted
funds of more than £180,000. Some of this is us¢d to generate the children'5 granL but it also serves
as resetve5. We hope that this trend continues in 2027 and the years to Come, to keep providing the
GWC'S services.
This positive result was mad¢ possible by the genemus and ongolng support of the scI￿oder 1905
Tnjst (which donated £55,000 to support operating th¢ GWC) and the German YMCA (which
provided the office and its facilities frec of charge). On behalf of the GWC, members, trustees and
staff, I would like to thank The Scbroder 1905 Trust as well as the Gerniall YMCA for their continued
support of the GWC and its important work assisting individuals in nced. I would also like to thank
the many others who have supported the GWC throughout the year. financially or by the gift of time.
A special tbank you goes to our Social Worker Doreen Scording, who is tbe backbone of our
operations.
The GWC is more thall ever a vital port of call for disadvantaged Getman5 in the UK. The cost of
living crisis is still affecting many people quite sevcrely. Our charity is also a valuable institution for
others seeking help and infonnation regarding social rigbts and benefits in Europe, England and
Gerniany. The need for our 6¢rvices is considerable, but we are confident that we Can offer them in
the foresceable future. thanks to all who contribute one way or another to our work.
On behalf of the Trustees
U BAUER
Chairman

Independcnt examiner's report to the trustees of GERMAN WELFARE COUNCIL
(Deutscher SozialausschusslDeuts¢he Sozialberxtung5Stelle)
l Yeport on the accounts of the trusi for the yeaT ended 31 December 2025 which are s¢t on pages 5
to9.
R¢$pe¢tive responslbllltles of trustees and examiner
The charli￿S trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's lThstees consider
that ￿ auth"t IS llot required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (Ih¢ 2011 Act)
and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to..
examine the a¢¢ounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act,
to follow the proeedur¢.% laid down in the general Direetiotss givcn by the Charity Commissionuud¢r
s¢¢tion 145(5)Ib) of the 2011 Act, and
to slats whether particular m&tiers have eome to niy attentio
BasAs of illdependent examiner's report
My examination was ¢2rri¢d out in accordance with Gelleydl Dircctionf given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includ¢s a rcview of the accounting recoids kept by the charity and a
Comparison of the accounts presented wiib those records. It also includes consid¢ratton of any unusual
items or dis¢losures in the accounts, and seeking explan&tions from the trustees conceming ony such
matter5. The procedures undertak¢n do not provide all the eviden¢¢ that would be required An an audit.
and ¢onsequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts pres¢nt a 'tru¢ and fair view, and th¢
report is limited to thosc matters set out An the stat¢rn¢nt below.
Indepe￿dent examiner's statement
In connection with my ¢x&mination. no matter has com¢ to my attention..
wbi¢h gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any matezial respe¢t, thc r¢quir¢ments'.
to kc¢p accountllw ierords in accordance with section 130 c)f the 2011 Act. and
to prepare accounts which accord with the aecounting rc¢ord8 and comply with the aeeounting
T¢quiremellts of the 2011 Aet have not ￿en met ' or
to which, in my opinion, attentiorÈ should bc drawn in order to enable a prop¢r understanding of the
account$ to be reachcd.
ilip Clark FCCA
TC Group
6, Floor King's House
9-10 HayLnaTket
London SWIY 4BP

GF.RMAN WELFARE
COUIYCIL
(D¢uts¢her SozialausschusslDeuts¢be SozialberatuDg5Stelle>
St#t¢meot of fmantlAI a¢tlvltle$ for the ye8r ended 31 December 2025
Unrestrttt¢d
2025
Re5trlcted
202S
Total
2025
Unrestrlcted
2024
R¢$trl¢led
2024
Total
2024
rNCOME FROM
Oth¢r donations
Schrod¢r 1905 Foundation
Subs¢riptions
Bank inte￿$treCeIVed
14,70D
55,0(K)
18,144
I10,Doo
1,137
1,686
3.559
57.250
815
I,O(hS
13,200
45,000
16.759
102,250
815
,006
55,000
1,137
1,686
Total income
61
67
69,700
130 967
62,630
58
120 830
EXTENDITURE ON
Accountancy
SalaTie5
Pension
M¢di¢al Kusurance
Sundrtes
Telephone, printjng, po$tage and
$taiion¢ry- a(tininistrativ¢
Bank charges
CoTnputer runnitig
Ren¢ rates, 5¢rvic¢ chargcs and
insur￿¢¢
Travel and sub5L8t¢nce
Staff tyainitig and seminats
L¢8al and professional
Co]npukr ¢quipm¢nt
depreciation
Cultural activities- Charitable
Donations ott b¢knalf of SchToder
1905 Foundatio
oth￿ donaiion5
2,868
54,704
4,5(K
1.521
43
2,868
54,704
4,500
1,521
43
2.788
53.689
4.383
1,881
26
2,788
53,689
4,383
1.881
26
1,181
432
235
651
444
150
651
509
150
476
235
65
492
615
68
1.803
492
615
68
1.803
407
407
382
135
1.654
382
135
1,654
15
663
663
1,536
1536
59,037
17,160
59,OJ7
17,160
48,093
14,860
48.093
14.860
Total exp¢nditure
145,381
68,126
131,144
Trlet IDtoMe1{E￿endlture}
{7,873)
(6,541)
(14.414)
(5,4961
(4,818)
(10,304)
Total fund8 at 31 D¢¢ember
2024
191.764
43.838
235,602
197.260
48,656
245,916
TotAI futyds #t 31 December 2025
183 891
37.297
221,188
191.764
235,602
The notes on pages 7 to I I forni part of these accounts

GERMAN WELFARE COUNCIL
O)eutscher Sozl8lausschus8/Deutsche Soxialberatungsstelle)
Balance sheet at 31 December 2025
2025
202
Not¢
Fixed assets
1,075
CunEnt assets
Debtors and prepayments
Cash in hand
Cash with bankers
683
813
221.197
232
34
238.739
222,693
239,005
Curren¢ liabilities
Creditors
2,580
3.403
2,580
3,403
Net cutTent assets
220,113
235.602
221,188
235,602
R¢pT¢sented by..
Funds
Unrestricted
Restricted
183,891
37,297
191,764
43,838
Balanc¢ at 31 December
221,188
235.602
U BAUER
Chairnian
The notes on pages 7 to I I fotm part of these a¢counts

GERMAN WELFARE COUNCIL
O)eutscher SozialAusschusslDeutsche Sozialberatung$$telle)
Accounting policies for the year ended 31 December 2025
BASIS OF PREPARATION AND ASSESSMENT OF GOING CONCERN
The financial statem¢nts have been preparcd in accordance with the Accounting and Reporting by
Charities: Statement of Recommend￿1 Practice applicable to charities prepariug their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Irelaud
issued ill October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK {FRS 102). and the
Charities Act 2011.
The Clwity cOnsts￿t¢S a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
The accounts havc been prepared under the historical cost convention with ilems recognised at cost
or tronsactson value unless otheTwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts.
The trus￿eS consider thai there are no material uncertainties about the Charity's ability to continue
as a going concern.
INCOME RECOGNITION
Income is derived from subscriptions, donations and investment income. All income is recogni5¢d
once the charity has ¢ntiilem#nt to Ihe inLome. there is sufficient certainty or receipt and so it is
probable that the tncome will be receive4 and the amount of income received can be ll￿aSUred
reliably.
Investment income is accounted for on the payment date for grants and donations, and for deposit
and building society interest on the date it is credited by the bankct5 and building society.
EXPENDITURE RECOGNITION
Liabilities are rccognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligatioll
ommitting the clkuity to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required and the
amount of obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is accounted for under the accnwls concept.
Grants are accmed for at the time the trnstees authorise them.
Sinc¢ l January 2002, certain relevant expenditure has been apportioned between charitable and
administrative expenses. This has been applied in relation to stalf salaries and expenses. and
telephone, printing, postage and stationery. tn addition, travelling expenses and cultLwal activities
e now accounted for as ckMtilable expenditure.
DEPRECIATION
Depreciation 15 Provided to wriie off the ¢ost.1¢sS estimated residual values. of all fixed assets, over
their expwted lives. It is calculated at the following rates:.
Computer equipment_ 33 1130/0 per annum on straight line basis

GERMAN WELFARE COUNCIL
(Deut5cher So£ialausschus51Deutsche Sozialberatungsstelle)
Accounting policies for the year ended 31 December 2025
PENSIONS
The charity operates a defined contribution scheme foT the benefit of its employees. Contributions
payable are charged to the unrestrieted fillLds of the charity in the statement of fin(￿Cial activities in
the period they are payable. The charity contribution is restricted to the contributions disclosed in
note 9. There were no outstanding contributions at the year end.

GERMAN WELFARE COUNCIL
IDeutscher SoiialAu5schuss/Deutsehe Sozialberatungsstelle)
Notes forrning part of the accounts for the year elided 31 December 2025
I FIXED ASSETS
Computer
ui
ment
Total
Cosf
At l January 2025
Additions
Disposals
9,157
1.090
9,157
1,090
At 31 December 2025
10,247
10247
Depreciation
At l January 2025
Charge for year
Depreciation on disposals
9,157
15
9,157
15
At 31 December 2025
9,172
9.172
Ne¢ Book Value
At 31 December 2025
1,075
1,075
Al 31 December 2024
2 DEBTORS
2025
2024
Other debtors
683
232
3 CASH IN HAND
Petty cash 'GWC' account (Ullrestricted)
Petty cash 'B' account (restricted)
200
613
30
813
34

CERW WELFARE COUNCIL
(Deutseher S07ialausschuss/Deutsche Sozialberatung88telle)
Notes fom]ing part of the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025
4 CASH WITH BANKERS
2025
2024
HSBC plc 'A' account (unrestricted)
HSBC plc 'B' account (restricted)
HSBC Saver account
Mctrobank 'B' account (restricted)
Metrobank 'C' account (unrestricted)
78,941
834
102,692
34,213
4,517
86.458
33,477
101,006
8,693
9,105
221,197
238,739
5 CREDITORS
AccNals
Other creditors
2.580
2.500
903
2,580
3,403
6 FUNDS
The restricted fund is represented by grants and donations received for specific charitable
expenditure.
7 INDEPENDENT EXAtKINER'S REMUNE14ATIO
The independent examiner's remuneration constituted an independent examination fee of
£2.580 (2024- £2,500).
8 RELATED PARTY T￿￿NsAcTIONs AND TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND
EXPENSES
The tNstees all give freely their time and expertise witbout any forrn of Temuneration or oth¢r
benefit in cash OT kind (2024.. £uil). None of the trust¢¢s were paid expenses during the year
(2024: £nil).
There w¢re no related party transactions during tbe year (2024.. £nil)
io-

GERMALY WELFARE COUIYCIL
(Deutscher Sozlalau$s¢husslDeutsche So£ialberatung88telle)
Notes forn)ing part of the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025
9 EMPLOYEES
Salaries and wages
Social security costs
Other pension costs
Medical Ansuranre
53,525
1,179
4,500
1,521
52,688
1.001
4,383
1.881
60,725
59,953
The average number of employees during the year was l (2024: 1) with all employee time
involvcd in providing either support to the governance of the charity or support services to
charilablc activilies.
No employees had employee benefits in excess of £60,000 (2024.. £nil).