THE WELFARE ASSOCIATION
HEALTH: PROVISIONS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN, GAZA CBR PROGRAMME, MATERNAL, MENTAL & ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, WATSAN. EDUCATION: CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, CORE SKILLS, ECD, SKILLS TRAINING, PALESTINIAN MUSEUM. OTHER SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: LIVELIHOODS PROJECTS, E.G. FOOD SECURITY, MICROLOANS, SUPPORT FOR FISHING COMMUNITIES, HOME REHABILITATION. EMERGENCY RELIEF IN TIMES OF CRISIS.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £548,555 to £525,025, resulting in a net expenditure for the year. The trustees consider that adequate resources continue to be available to fund activities for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee earns between £90,001 - £100,000 (2023: one £80,001 - £90,000).” — page 27
“One employee earns between £90,001 - £100,000 (2023: one £80,001 - £90,000).” — page 27
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Dr Nabih Basel Nabih Hanbali
- Hatem Waddah Kamal
- Manal Yacoub Elias Mitri
- Michael Andrew Kenny
- Saleem S S Lubbad
- Sara Leila Husseini
- Tamara Amer BenHalim
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £2.2m | £2.0m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.2m | £2.2m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.1m | £1.1m |
| 31/12/2021 | £2.6m | £2.5m |
| 31/12/2020 | £2.3m | £2.3m |
Common questions
Is THE WELFARE ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds decreased from £548,555 to £525,025, resulting in a net expenditure for the year. The trustees consider that adequate resources continue to be available to fund activities for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE WELFARE ASSOCIATION earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £90,001 - £100,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/06/2012 | £533k | Empower marginalised communities, south Lebanon |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/08/2008 | £487k | Empower Nahl el Bared returnees/displaced to transition from crisis to reco |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £701k |
| THE APAX FOUNDATION | 1 | £443k |
| ISSA FOUNDATION | 1 | £415k |
| FROM BABIES WITH LOVE FOUNDATION | 1 | £339k |
| THE MARK ANTHONY TRUST | 1 | £175k |
| Boodles Charitable Trust | 1 | £60k |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £60k |
| THE BATCHWORTH TRUST | 1 | £48k |
Charities like this
- AZAD WELFARE TRUST (UK)
- WAFA RELIEF
- FAMILY WELFARE FOUNDATION (HARROW AND SURROUNDING AREA)
- INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN RELIEF
- THE WORLD CHILDREN'S FUND
- ACTION AROUND BETHLEHEM CHILDREN WITH DISABILITY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE WELFARE ASSOCIATION | £2.2m | £90,001 - £100,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| AZAD WELFARE TRUST (UK) | £333k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WAFA RELIEF | £560k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FAMILY WELFARE FOUNDATION (HARROW AND SURROUNDING AREA) | £104k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN RELIEF | £406k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WORLD CHILDREN'S FUND | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |