SOUTHWARK DIOCESAN WELCARE
Welcare is a Charity, based on Christian values, working in South London and East Surrey. We offer family support, mentoring services and group work programmes for parents and children. We strive to empower families with children up to the age of 13 by offering practical and emotional support to overcome challenges and to enable parents to give children secure and confident childhoods.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves totalled £411k, which falls within the Board's stated policy target of three to six months of expenditure (£218k - £447k). The charity reported a net income surplus of £699,595 for the year, supported by increased donations and rental income, while maintaining adequate resources to continue operational existence.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee earned between £70,000 and £80,000 in the current and prior year.” — page 31
“One employee earned between £70,000 and £80,000 in the current and prior year.” — page 31
“The Board considers that free reserves (defined as total reserves less designated and restricted funds) should be maintained at an amount equivalent to three to six months of the current year’s expenditure. This gives a range of £218k - £447k.” — page 12
“During the year Southwark Diocesan Welcare received a grant of £157,772 (2025: £157,772) from Southwark Diocesan Board of Finance. Under the Articles of Association of the charity, the Anglican Bishop of Southwark has the right to nominate up to two Trustees and to approve the appointment of the Chair from among the Trustees. The Bishop’s nominee is Natalie Walters.” — page 38
“A pension provision has been included in the accounts of £17,642 in respect of the above liability to the scheme as at 31 March 2025” — page 39
Funders the charity credits
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2026)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (15/06/2016)
Trustees
- Shaun Peter Macdonaldchair
- Christopher TAYLOR
- Louise Villeneau
- Natalie Walters
- Patrick James Williams
- Rev Rachel Curley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £981k | £939k |
| 31/03/2025 | £953k | £936k |
| 31/03/2024 | £934k | £939k |
| 31/03/2023 | £931k | £941k |
| 31/03/2022 | £859k | £795k |
Common questions
Is SOUTHWARK DIOCESAN WELCARE financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves totalled £411k, which falls within the Board's stated policy target of three to six months of expenditure (£218k - £447k). The charity reported a net income surplus of £699,595 for the year, supported by increased donations and rental income, while maintaining adequate resources to continue operational existence. Its FY2026 accounts were audited by TC Group.
What does the highest-paid employee of SOUTHWARK DIOCESAN WELCARE earn?
Per its FY2026 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds SOUTHWARK DIOCESAN WELCARE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SOUTHWARK DIOCESAN WELCARE as a grant recipient include THE SOUTH LONDON CHURCH FUND AND SOUTHWARK DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF SAINT ANDREW AND SAINT MARK, SURBITON, CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON, ST. PAUL'S, FURZEDOWN, UNITED ST SAVIOUR'S CHARITY.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/05/2026 | £19k | Children's Recovery from Domestic Abuse |
| The Mercers' Company | 02/10/2024 | £80k | Grant to Southwark Diocesan WelCare |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/08/2024 | £19k | Playworker in Redhill |
| City Bridge Foundation | 15/03/2022 | £194k | Grant to Southwark Diocesan Welcare |
| The Mercers' Company | 26/01/2022 | £61k | Grant to Southwark Diocesan WelCare |
| The Mercers' Company | 02/04/2020 | £2k | Covid-19 Rapid Response Fund Grant |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/05/2019 | £9k | OurPlace- Young people's service |
| The Mercers' Company | 17/10/2018 | £95k | Grant to Southwark Diocesan WelCare |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/08/2015 | £447k | Welcare Child & Family Support Service |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/01/2011 | £5k | Nightingale Orchard |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/04/2010 | £5k | Nightingale Calendar |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| SALOMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE ANTHONY V MARTIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE | 1 | £846k |
| HAPPY DOGGO | 1 | £271k |
| THE ROYAL FOUNDATION OF THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES | 1 | £109k |
| THE TRUE COLOURS TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| THE JEAN SAINSBURY ANIMAL WELFARE TRUST | 1 | £51k |
| THE ADINT CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWARK DIOCESAN WELCARE | £981k | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WECARE WORLDWIDE | £1.1m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| WELLCHILD | £1.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTHWARK CARERS | £321k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WCS CARE GROUP LIMITED | £32.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MISSION CARE | £17.6m | — | — | unclear | — | noted |